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gha · 11 December 2007, 11:15 AM

I have a very new SubDate, (maybe Aug/Sept 07 build, bought it in Oct 07)and it doesn't hold its lume very long at all....gha

GoldenBear · 11 December 2007, 11:25 AM

FYI- I brought both of my Rolexes into Shreve to get them looked at today. They are an AD and a certified Rolex "repair shop". They share the same space with the RSC in S.F. Anyway, they look at the watch(es) first and then make recommendations before taking any action. Anyway, "repairs" and "tune-up'" can go from a few hundred to a thousand. They want to get the go ahead first. I would like my glow restored but I'll double-check before I let them do anything.

blairg · 11 December 2007, 11:34 AM

the jeweler i purchased from said his watch repair man opened it up and serviced it he said it was in great shape. the watch was a widows her husband died so she sold it.i think i will let it be i paid 3825 and the same watch new was over 7000 including tax and that was with a 15% discount at masons jewelers here they are going out of business.did i get a ok deal?

blairg · 11 December 2007, 10:04 PM

last night after i got offline i put a led flashlight up to it for about 20 minutes in my dark room and when my eyes adjusted to the dark i could see it good i woke up 2 or three times during the night and it still glowed so im gonna leave it original.i love this watch.i have 2 tag heuers but i must say i am most proud of this watch.thanks for all the help guys.

GoldenBear · 13 December 2007, 03:20 AM

It's a personal decision. So many people are obsessed with resale value and others want the best possible watch for use now. I guess I'll have to decide if I want my circa 1990's Sub with a weak lume or a tuned up Sub with a new face and bright lume. Same deal, it's the 1st Rolex I ever owned. I don't think I'll ever sell it. My others, I don't have the same emotional attachment to.

Solo118 · 13 December 2007, 02:04 PM

Does anyone know when the Explorer II changed to Luminova? I am looking at a U serial I found a good price on

SPACE-DWELLER · 13 December 2007, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solo118

Does anyone know when the Explorer II changed to Luminova? I am looking at a U serial I found a good price on

Rolex changed from Tritium to SuperLuminova in 1998 as the link above states.

11 December 2007, 11:25 AM	#2
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	FYI- I brought both of my Rolexes into Shreve to get them looked at today. They are an AD and a certified Rolex "repair shop". They share the same space with the RSC in S.F. Anyway, they look at the watch(es) first and then make recommendations before taking any action. Anyway, "repairs" and "tune-up'" can go from a few hundred to a thousand. They want to get the go ahead first. I would like my glow restored but I'll double-check before I let them do anything. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

13 December 2007, 03:20 AM	#5
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	It's a personal decision. So many people are obsessed with resale value and others want the best possible watch for use now. I guess I'll have to decide if I want my circa 1990's Sub with a weak lume or a tuned up Sub with a new face and bright lume. Same deal, it's the 1st Rolex I ever owned. I don't think I'll ever sell it. My others, I don't have the same emotional attachment to. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

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11 December 2007, 11:15 AM	#1
gha "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: gha Location: Canada Watch: Rolex DateJust Posts: 664	I have a very new SubDate, (maybe Aug/Sept 07 build, bought it in Oct 07)and it doesn't hold its lume very long at all....gha

11 December 2007, 11:34 AM	#3
blairg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Posts: 9	the jeweler i purchased from said his watch repair man opened it up and serviced it he said it was in great shape. the watch was a widows her husband died so she sold it.i think i will let it be i paid 3825 and the same watch new was over 7000 including tax and that was with a 15% discount at masons jewelers here they are going out of business.did i get a ok deal?

11 December 2007, 10:04 PM	#4
blairg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Posts: 9	last night after i got offline i put a led flashlight up to it for about 20 minutes in my dark room and when my eyes adjusted to the dark i could see it good i woke up 2 or three times during the night and it still glowed so im gonna leave it original.i love this watch.i have 2 tag heuers but i must say i am most proud of this watch.thanks for all the help guys.

13 December 2007, 02:04 PM	#6
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	Does anyone know when the Explorer II changed to Luminova? I am looking at a U serial I found a good price on

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