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jeff38 · 15 October 2019, 07:55 AM

Hi
Can anyone shed some light on my Submariner dial
Instead of Swiss made marked at six it just has Swiss?

David5807 · 15 October 2019, 08:04 AM

Pictures please

DtownRRS · 15 October 2019, 08:04 AM

Rolex at some point had SWISS only faces used for service dial replacements. I know my 16750 GMT has a SWISS only. It's 30 years old and if I remember it was changed to SWISS only on a service years ago. I am sure someone on here knows the specifics.

jeff38 · 15 October 2019, 08:13 AM

I asked Rolex all they say is that it's an original dial
Just seems strange

jeff38 · 15 October 2019, 08:18 AM

I asked Rolex all they said was that it's an original dial
Just seems strange?

DtownRRS · 15 October 2019, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff38

I asked Rolex all they said was that it's an original dial
Just seems strange?

ROLEX is right. It's may be a service dial but that does not make it non original to ROLEX. I think it was when the T<25 was changed out. Can you take a PIC? I am guessing it's an older 5 digit SUB, Yes?

HesaliteTim · 15 October 2019, 08:36 AM

We need more info. Reference? Pictures?

Nikrnic · 15 October 2019, 08:58 AM

Sounds like approx. 1999 or an A serial no. if it's an original watch /dial.

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jeff38 · 15 October 2019, 09:06 AM

Hi Yes it's a 1999 16610 U937042

jeff38 · 15 October 2019, 09:12 AM

Hi Nick
How did you know it was a 1999 ?

Rado63 · 15 October 2019, 09:32 AM

The "Swiss" only dial was transitional dial on Submariner,GMT, and Explorer II produced between '98-'99. Should be able to find more information regarding the subject by searching. The transitional dial was produced as the company moved the dial indicators from Tritium to Luminova, to Super Luminova. If your watch was produced during that time then it may have the original dial, and if it was serviced at that time it may have a service dial. I believe late U to A series serial numbers were produced with "swiss" only dials.

Nikrnic · 15 October 2019, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff38

Hi Nick
How did you know it was a 1999 ?

All 1999s production year were swiss only AFAIK, not saying they (swiss) were all A serials but I believe all A serials were.

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Gerry62 · 15 October 2019, 09:18 AM

it's all right

my Sub Ser U 79

jeff38 · 15 October 2019, 07:24 PM

Brilliant information guys
Thanks so much

15 October 2019, 07:55 AM	#1
jeff38 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Cornwall Posts: 6	Submariner dial Hi Can anyone shed some light on my Submariner dial Instead of Swiss made marked at six it just has Swiss?

15 October 2019, 09:32 AM	#11
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	The "Swiss" only dial was transitional dial on Submariner,GMT, and Explorer II produced between '98-'99. Should be able to find more information regarding the subject by searching. The transitional dial was produced as the company moved the dial indicators from Tritium to Luminova, to Super Luminova. If your watch was produced during that time then it may have the original dial, and if it was serviced at that time it may have a service dial. I believe late U to A series serial numbers were produced with "swiss" only dials. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

15 October 2019, 08:04 AM	#2
David5807 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,702	Pictures please

15 October 2019, 08:04 AM	#3
DtownRRS 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: SE PA USA Watch: GMT/SUB/Daytona Posts: 869	Rolex at some point had SWISS only faces used for service dial replacements. I know my 16750 GMT has a SWISS only. It's 30 years old and if I remember it was changed to SWISS only on a service years ago. I am sure someone on here knows the specifics.

15 October 2019, 08:13 AM	#4
jeff38 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Cornwall Posts: 6	I asked Rolex all they say is that it's an original dial Just seems strange

15 October 2019, 08:18 AM	#5
jeff38 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Cornwall Posts: 6	I asked Rolex all they said was that it's an original dial Just seems strange?

15 October 2019, 08:36 AM	#7
HesaliteTim "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: US Watch: Submariner 116610 Posts: 30	We need more info. Reference? Pictures?

15 October 2019, 08:58 AM	#8
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	Sounds like approx. 1999 or an A serial no. if it's an original watch /dial. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

15 October 2019, 09:06 AM	#9
jeff38 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Cornwall Posts: 6	Hi Yes it's a 1999 16610 U937042

15 October 2019, 09:12 AM	#10
jeff38 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Cornwall Posts: 6	Hi Nick How did you know it was a 1999 ?

15 October 2019, 09:18 AM	#13
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy EU Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,504	it's all right my Sub Ser U 79

15 October 2019, 07:24 PM	#14
jeff38 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Cornwall Posts: 6	Brilliant information guys Thanks so much

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