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Oysterquartz · 21 December 2008, 11:03 AM

I have an E serial Oysterquartz. I believe that would make it 1990's. The Dial says T swiss made T, which to my understanding contains some amount of luminescence material which I think is tritium. I was wonder what the life is on this luminescence material because no part of the hands or dial markers glow. I inherited the watch from my grandfather in 2004 and even then it didn't glow, i was just wondering if this is normal or should it be glowing now.

SLS · 21 December 2008, 11:05 AM

Tritium has a half life of 12 years, so the tritium is probably dead and will longer illuminate the watch.
~Scott

acollins10 · 21 December 2008, 11:05 AM

I'm not sure how long it should last, but my wife's 40yr old Rollie still has a little glow to it. It also has the T Swiss T on the dial.

Oysterquartz · 21 December 2008, 11:11 AM

Thank You very much!

Jocke · 21 December 2008, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acollins10

I'm not sure how long it should last, but my wife's 40yr old Rollie still has a little glow to it. It also has the T Swiss T on the dial.

My 40+ year old wife dosen't glow in the dark either.

http://www.watchwallpapers.com/tsmt.jpg

Jocke

acollins10 · 21 December 2008, 11:19 AM

I'm sure that T SWISS T can do more than glow in the dark

Bisquitlips · 21 December 2008, 12:38 PM

Jocke's been hittin' the sauce again today!

When this happens, he kinda gets his words mixed up when he reads other guys posts here.

Jocke, he was talking about his wife's 40 year old Rolex. Not his 40 year old wife glowing!

However, I will say that I do enjoy it when Jocke gets his words mixed up! Sure makes for some interesting photos!!

Wolfgang427 · 21 December 2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

My 40+ year old wife dosen't glow in the dark either.

http://www.watchwallpapers.com/tsmt.jpg

Jocke

MrCowboy99 · 21 December 2008, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by wolfgang427

x2

PLATIPUSS · 13 February 2010, 05:44 AM

Does anyone know why for the same model and apparently year the
"SWISS MADE" at the bottom of the Rolex dial sometimes has different spacing. I have a 2007 platinum Yacht-Master and have noticed the spacing is different (a little farther apart) than others where the words are almost together. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Sheri...

ersnyder · 13 February 2010, 06:04 AM

Mine's a little over 20 years and it's completely dead for glow. But, still a very cool watch IMHO!

Rscmaine · 13 February 2010, 06:58 AM

Mine in my avatar glows enough to read when I wake up at 3:45 am - after my eyes have been closed for 6 hours - it is a T serial 1998 so right now it is about 12-13 years old -

My 14 year old daughter does not glow in the dark, nor does our 12 year old cat. My wife only glows when I buy another watch. Of course, she also has laser vision.

Idle Swede · 13 February 2010, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

My 40+ year old wife dosen't glow in the dark either.

Jocke

Of course she does, but not when you're at home.

ersnyder · 13 February 2010, 07:10 AM

From tritium luminescence to wife's behavior in 13 easy posts; I LOVE this forum!!

Jocke · 13 February 2010, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Of course she does, but not when you're at home.

I can't confirm that.

Jocke · 13 February 2010, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ersnyder

From tritium luminescence to wife's behavior in 13 easy posts; I LOVE this forum!!

You never know where a question will end.

Idle Swede · 13 February 2010, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I can't confirm that.

If you leave and hide outside you can.

ersnyder · 13 February 2010, 07:14 AM

For sure!

Jocke · 13 February 2010, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

If you leave and hide outside you can.

I don't wanna know.

Idle Swede · 13 February 2010, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I don't wanna know.

That's the spirit.

goduke1 · 13 February 2010, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by acollins10

I'm not sure how long it should last, but my wife's 40yr old Rollie still has a little glow to it. It also has the T Swiss T on the dial.

My 1972 Air-King is a -T SWISS T- dial, and it will only glow for a second or so after an intense light.

Rscmaine · 13 February 2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by goduke1

My 1972 Air-King is a -T SWISS T- dial, and it will only glow for a second or so after an intense light.

Dude....those are sunspots...tritium doesn't react to light. It is radioactive.

21 December 2008, 11:03 AM	#1
Oysterquartz "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Rolex Oysterquartz Posts: 24	T Swiss Made T Question I have an E serial Oysterquartz. I believe that would make it 1990's. The Dial says T swiss made T, which to my understanding contains some amount of luminescence material which I think is tritium. I was wonder what the life is on this luminescence material because no part of the hands or dial markers glow. I inherited the watch from my grandfather in 2004 and even then it didn't glow, i was just wondering if this is normal or should it be glowing now.

21 December 2008, 11:05 AM	#2
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Tritium has a half life of 12 years, so the tritium is probably dead and will longer illuminate the watch. ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

21 December 2008, 12:38 PM	#7
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Jocke's been hittin' the sauce again today! When this happens, he kinda gets his words mixed up when he reads other guys posts here. Jocke, he was talking about his wife's 40 year old Rolex. Not his 40 year old wife glowing! However, I will say that I do enjoy it when Jocke gets his words mixed up! Sure makes for some interesting photos!! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

13 February 2010, 05:44 AM	#10
PLATIPUSS "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: SHERI Location: California Watch: PLATINUM YACHTY Posts: 4	"swiss made" spacing Does anyone know why for the same model and apparently year the "SWISS MADE" at the bottom of the Rolex dial sometimes has different spacing. I have a 2007 platinum Yacht-Master and have noticed the spacing is different (a little farther apart) than others where the words are almost together. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Sheri...

13 February 2010, 06:58 AM	#12
Rscmaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nat Parkinson Location: Maine, USA Watch: me pull a rabbit.. Posts: 1,196	Mine in my avatar glows enough to read when I wake up at 3:45 am - after my eyes have been closed for 6 hours - it is a T serial 1998 so right now it is about 12-13 years old - My 14 year old daughter does not glow in the dark, nor does our 12 year old cat. My wife only glows when I buy another watch. Of course, she also has laser vision. __________________ When the alien spaceships actually landed, to everyone's surprise, it turned out that the world's governments had not been hiding anything. They were just as clueless as the rest of us!

21 December 2008, 11:05 AM	#3
acollins10 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Wil Location: USA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 84	I'm not sure how long it should last, but my wife's 40yr old Rollie still has a little glow to it. It also has the T Swiss T on the dial.

21 December 2008, 11:11 AM	#4
Oysterquartz "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Rolex Oysterquartz Posts: 24	Thank You very much!

21 December 2008, 11:19 AM	#6
acollins10 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Wil Location: USA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 84	I'm sure that T SWISS T can do more than glow in the dark

13 February 2010, 06:04 AM	#11
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Mine's a little over 20 years and it's completely dead for glow. But, still a very cool watch IMHO!

13 February 2010, 07:10 AM	#14
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	From tritium luminescence to wife's behavior in 13 easy posts; I LOVE this forum!!

13 February 2010, 07:14 AM	#18
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	For sure!

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