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Old 4 April 2017, 11:06 AM   #1
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1995 Rolex Explorer II dead lume?

Hey guys,

Just picked up a 1657 from 1995. The lume on hands and dial is COMPLETELY dead. Is this normal for this model / age?


There's no visible patina, but I'm assuming if it's from this date range it's tritium markings.

Any insight?

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Old 4 April 2017, 11:22 AM   #2
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Sounds about right. My 1993 GMT2 has NO lume. 1998 luminova Swiss and new Super Luminova (Swiss Made) will. Tritinite .... not so much. With exception of some 66/67 where the phosphorus will get excited and glow for about 8 seconds when it comes in contact with bright light.
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Old 4 April 2017, 12:01 PM   #3
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Yes dead normal. My '91 X 16570's lume is just beginning to turn yellow. It's visible in person but still photographs white. This pic is a couple weeks old.

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Old 4 April 2017, 12:10 PM   #4
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Yes dead normal. My '91 X 16570's lume is just beginning to turn yellow. It's visible in person but still photographs white. This pic is a couple weeks old.





Take a look at my most recent post about bezel and see if you can answer! Really appreciate your help thus far Richard


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Old 4 April 2017, 12:30 PM   #5
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If it's the original dial, it would be tritium. Should be marked T < 25

My 14060 from the same time doesn't glow either. Totally normal.
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Old 4 April 2017, 03:10 PM   #6
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Trit is the way to go. If it's yellow it's mellow. I love Trit dials.
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