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purplesub · 5 January 2017, 04:09 AM

I have a 1987 two tone sub with a very obvious PURPLE dial. Not a nipple dial. The watch has been verified authentic but I have been told by one dealer the purple was actually an option and it is not discolored or tropical. I have searched all over the internet and I cannot find good info anywhere to clarify the purple dial issue. I am trying to figure out if it is a stock option for the watch or it has in fact discolored.

ralpie · 5 January 2017, 04:12 AM

Welcome to TRF!

It was never an option- perhaps it appeared purple to some under certain lighting.

Most likely it has faded.

Can we see a picture?

tifosi · 5 January 2017, 04:13 AM

It's a discolored blue dial.

swils8610 · 5 January 2017, 04:14 AM

Never an option. It's prob just faded and has patina from age. A pic would help.

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nobbylon · 5 January 2017, 04:14 AM

Really? it's blue!

anothernewphone · 5 January 2017, 04:20 AM

The dealer was grossly misinformed. It's patina.

purplesub · 5 January 2017, 04:21 AM

The pic I uploaded actually shows a darker purple than it really is. The purple hue is brighter and it is even throughout the dial. The dealer said he recalled being able to get the purple dials back in the 80's. I have not took the watch apart to see if the dial was darker or blue under the bezel.

purplesub · 5 January 2017, 04:23 AM

I like the purple and have gotten numerous compliments on it. I prefer the faded vintage. I like unique.

purplesub · 5 January 2017, 04:28 AM

thanks for the input any help is greatly appreciated

tifosi · 5 January 2017, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by purplesub

The pic I uploaded actually shows a darker purple than it really is. The purple hue is brighter and it is even throughout the dial. The dealer said he recalled being able to get the purple dials back in the 80's. I have not took the watch apart to see if the dial was darker or blue under the bezel.

There is no more dial than what you see.

110% positive it was blue.

Sublover2166 · 5 January 2017, 04:49 AM

Purple was NEVER a dial option on a Sub. Certain older Subs the Blue ages into a dark Purple. Mine is a T serial 1996 and still is as Blue as the day I bought it 20 years ago. Not sure if it will ever change hue, some do some don't. Anyway the Purple hue is awesome!

crowncollection · 5 January 2017, 05:10 AM

It the ageing process

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bdex75 · 5 January 2017, 05:15 AM

As others have said it is faded blue and is really cool to look at.

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drhr · 5 January 2017, 05:57 AM

Have no clue but at least you have something out of the ordinary

Boaters · 5 January 2017, 05:59 AM

Thats whats so cool about age!

5 January 2017, 04:09 AM	#1
purplesub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: MI Posts: 27	Purple dial 16803 submariner two tone I have a 1987 two tone sub with a very obvious PURPLE dial. Not a nipple dial. The watch has been verified authentic but I have been told by one dealer the purple was actually an option and it is not discolored or tropical. I have searched all over the internet and I cannot find good info anywhere to clarify the purple dial issue. I am trying to figure out if it is a stock option for the watch or it has in fact discolored. Attached Images Last edited by purplesub; 5 January 2017 at 04:18 AM.. Reason: TRY TO ADD PHOTO

5 January 2017, 04:13 AM	#3
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	It's a discolored blue dial. __________________ Russ

5 January 2017, 05:10 AM	#12
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	It the ageing process Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

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5 January 2017, 04:12 AM	#2
ralpie 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Ral P Location: Northeast Posts: 2,405	Welcome to TRF! It was never an option- perhaps it appeared purple to some under certain lighting. Most likely it has faded. Can we see a picture?

5 January 2017, 04:14 AM	#4
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,210	Never an option. It's prob just faded and has patina from age. A pic would help. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

5 January 2017, 04:14 AM	#5
nobbylon Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Nederlands Watch: DSSD Posts: 365	Really? it's blue!

5 January 2017, 04:20 AM	#6
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	The dealer was grossly misinformed. It's patina.

5 January 2017, 04:21 AM	#7
purplesub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: MI Posts: 27	The pic I uploaded actually shows a darker purple than it really is. The purple hue is brighter and it is even throughout the dial. The dealer said he recalled being able to get the purple dials back in the 80's. I have not took the watch apart to see if the dial was darker or blue under the bezel.

5 January 2017, 04:23 AM	#8
purplesub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: MI Posts: 27	I like the purple and have gotten numerous compliments on it. I prefer the faded vintage. I like unique.

5 January 2017, 04:28 AM	#9
purplesub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: MI Posts: 27	thanks for the input any help is greatly appreciated

5 January 2017, 04:49 AM	#11
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	Purple was NEVER a dial option on a Sub. Certain older Subs the Blue ages into a dark Purple. Mine is a T serial 1996 and still is as Blue as the day I bought it 20 years ago. Not sure if it will ever change hue, some do some don't. Anyway the Purple hue is awesome!

5 January 2017, 05:15 AM	#13
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	As others have said it is faded blue and is really cool to look at. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 January 2017, 05:57 AM	#14
drhr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,225	Have no clue but at least you have something out of the ordinary

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5 January 2017, 05:59 AM	#15
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Thats whats so cool about age!