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lakeros · 18 December 2009, 08:41 AM

All -

I apologize off the bat if this info is on here somewhere else, did a quick check but did not see anything.

Recently been looking at my SD and noticed that right after the 16600 there was a capital 'T' , just wondering what that it for.

Thanks in advance for any help with my education.

rmcarlton · 18 December 2009, 11:56 PM

I think it indicates that the lume on the dial has Tridium in it. I'm sure more experienced members will be along to further clarify.

Nods · 19 December 2009, 09:44 AM

The T should indicate that Tritium has been used as the lume. Check this post for more information
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ghlight=radium

lakeros · 19 December 2009, 11:37 AM

Thank you both or posting. The SD is a 'M' serial so that puts it in the 2007 timeframe if I am not mistaken. The dial indicates 'SWISS MADE' which should mean superluminova material. That is why I am puzzled about the 'T' right after 16600 on the watch itself. I will try so more digging and if I find anything I will post it here.

Thanks

Tools · 19 December 2009, 01:51 PM

The T on the case after 16600, or any other Rolex number, means that the case is a non-lug hole case..

For these, you must use bracelet endlinks with the slots in the back for the spring-bars......... otherwise, you can't get the bracelet off without surgery......

Many early endlinks also have T, such as 501T, or 801T SEL's, etc....so you matched them up..... T end-links to T cases..

lakeros · 19 December 2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

The T on the case after 16600, or any other Rolex number, means that the case is a non-lug hole case..

For these, you must use bracelet endlinks with the slots in the back for the spring-bars......... otherwise, you can't get the bracelet off without surgery......

Many early endlinks also have T, such as 501T, or 801T SEL's, etc....so you matched them up..... T end-links to T cases..

Thanks Larry! I knew you would be the guy that would have the knowledge. I have been debating for the last hour or so to PM you as it was driving me nuts not knowing the answer.

Thanks again!

JJ Irani · 19 December 2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lakeros

Thanks Larry! I knew you would be the guy that would have the knowledge. I have been debating for the last hour or so to PM you as it was driving me nuts not knowing the answer.

Thanks again!

Larry's spot-on. The T indicates a no lug-hole case. This pic will help....

lakeros · 19 December 2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Larry's spot-on. The T indicates a no lug-hole case. This pic will help....

Thank you too JJ !

18 December 2009, 08:41 AM	#1
lakeros "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: AZ, USA Watch: Sea Dweller M Posts: 386	Sea Dweller question All - I apologize off the bat if this info is on here somewhere else, did a quick check but did not see anything. Recently been looking at my SD and noticed that right after the 16600 there was a capital 'T' , just wondering what that it for. Thanks in advance for any help with my education. __________________ Sea Dweller M SS Sub Date - gone but not forgotten Member NYLON NATION! #12188

19 December 2009, 11:37 AM	#4
lakeros "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: AZ, USA Watch: Sea Dweller M Posts: 386	Thank you both or posting. The SD is a 'M' serial so that puts it in the 2007 timeframe if I am not mistaken. The dial indicates 'SWISS MADE' which should mean superluminova material. That is why I am puzzled about the 'T' right after 16600 on the watch itself. I will try so more digging and if I find anything I will post it here. Thanks __________________ Sea Dweller M SS Sub Date - gone but not forgotten Member NYLON NATION! #12188

19 December 2009, 01:51 PM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	The T on the case after 16600, or any other Rolex number, means that the case is a non-lug hole case.. For these, you must use bracelet endlinks with the slots in the back for the spring-bars......... otherwise, you can't get the bracelet off without surgery...... Many early endlinks also have T, such as 501T, or 801T SEL's, etc....so you matched them up..... T end-links to T cases.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

18 December 2009, 11:56 PM	#2
rmcarlton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Monty Location: Georgia Watch: Sub LV Posts: 787	I think it indicates that the lume on the dial has Tridium in it. I'm sure more experienced members will be along to further clarify.

19 December 2009, 09:44 AM	#3
Nods Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Lionel Wylie Location: Australia Watch: Rolex GMT SS Posts: 277	The T should indicate that Tritium has been used as the lume. Check this post for more information http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ghlight=radium

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