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Paracentesis · 8 November 2010, 07:05 AM

Sorry, this is nerdy and stupid.

OK, so I have a P series Sub. Lugholes. Nothing special. The four on the bezel has a flattened-off top, but now they are sharp, like this: 4. So when/why did this 4 change happen?

HL65 · 8 November 2010, 07:11 AM

I have an 03 LV with flat four--Mark 1 dial. I am pretty sure it changed later that year--so late 03-04 is my guess.

brandxbrand · 8 November 2010, 12:03 PM

It's been sharp for the best part of 8 years holmes!

HL65 · 8 November 2010, 12:29 PM

Here is my LV 2003 Flat 4-Mark 1 dial: That is 7 years holmes!
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Tijssan · 8 November 2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Here is my LV 2003 Flat 4-Mark 1 dial: That is 7 years holmes!
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Grissom · 8 November 2010, 01:46 PM

Thought I'd throw my V Serial 2010 up for comparison!

Submarino · 8 November 2010, 03:22 PM

I've never seen a sharp top on the number four on any Sub bezel.

Grissom · 8 November 2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Submarino

I've never seen a sharp top on the number four on any Sub bezel.

I'm thinking they are referring to the area INSIDE the four.....Sharp in mine, and flat in theirs.....Some clarification please, as I was somewhat confused myself!

Rodmo · 9 November 2010, 12:36 AM

My D serial sub LV, bought in summer 2006.......

ac719 · 9 November 2010, 03:02 AM

You would of thought with the hefty price tag they would of had a bright ass lume

The GMT Master · 9 November 2010, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ac719

You would of thought with the hefty price tag they would of had a bright ass lume

Their hands are tied by legislation, hence the change from radioactive based paints to light activated paints. They're inherently not as powerful as they don't have a constant activation agent.

As for the fours, my thinking is that they probably just got a new machine for making the bezels a few years back

Lion · 9 November 2010, 03:21 AM

I'm just curious and do not want to slight anybody but why does it matter???

HL65 · 9 November 2010, 05:09 AM

Ask the OP. I think it is an interesting piece of Rolex history much like any other dial or bezel change. The good thing about TRF is one can ask any question and get an answer- some right and some wrong but always an answer!!

Paracentesis · 9 November 2010, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

I'm just curious and do not want to slight anybody but why does it matter???

Just idle curiosity on my part. I spent some time wondering what a "flat-four" was (Subaru?) before realising I had one on my wrist.

8 November 2010, 07:05 AM	#1
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	When did Rolex change the 4? Sorry, this is nerdy and stupid. OK, so I have a P series Sub. Lugholes. Nothing special. The four on the bezel has a flattened-off top, but now they are sharp, like this: 4. So when/why did this 4 change happen?

8 November 2010, 07:11 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	I have an 03 LV with flat four--Mark 1 dial. I am pretty sure it changed later that year--so late 03-04 is my guess. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 November 2010, 12:29 PM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Here is my LV 2003 Flat 4-Mark 1 dial: That is 7 years holmes! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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brandxbrand "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Concord, Ma Watch: your back Posts: 422	It's been sharp for the best part of 8 years holmes!

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ac719 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cambridge Watch: Two Toned Datejust Posts: 35	You would of thought with the hefty price tag they would of had a bright ass lume

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9 November 2010, 05:09 AM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Ask the OP. I think it is an interesting piece of Rolex history much like any other dial or bezel change. The good thing about TRF is one can ask any question and get an answer- some right and some wrong but always an answer!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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