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26 May 2010, 12:32 PM | #1 |
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what is a maxi dial?
what exact is the maxi dial and how is it different from a non-maxi dial?
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26 May 2010, 12:39 PM | #2 |
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The maxi dial is where the hour markers are larger in size or "maxed" out compared to the regular dial. The best way to see is compare the old Subs to the new ceramic subs. You can definitely see the difference. The markers are more pronounced on the maxis
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26 May 2010, 12:40 PM | #3 |
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Modern Maxi dials have larger indices and minute hand. A good comparison is a 16610 Sub vs a 16610 LV
Vintage Maxi dials are usually seen on the 5513s of which I don't have a pic. Hope this helps.
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26 May 2010, 12:45 PM | #4 |
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You are talking about a Rolex submariner which had several dials that may look the same however they are different. Rolex made changes to the dials and a collector can tell the years of the watch by looking at the dials.
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26 May 2010, 12:45 PM | #5 |
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Yes, the vintage maxis are painted on tritium markers as opposed to the current applied Superluminova with WG surrounds. Many can argue that the Maxi Dial is a tribute to classic Rolex design.
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26 May 2010, 01:26 PM | #6 |
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........... Find the Maxi -
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26 May 2010, 01:32 PM | #7 |
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The marker size looks the exact same to me but judging from the fact that the one on the left has an engraved rehaut and no holes in the lugs, I'm going to say that one is the maxi.
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26 May 2010, 01:32 PM | #8 |
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Great pics, guys!
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26 May 2010, 01:34 PM | #9 |
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the maxi is the green bezel LV.... see the difference there, quite obvious between the two.
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