Two Z-series Sub but different dials, it happens but why?

[wandyprawira]

I have just noticed that in my possesion of 2 Subs (both of them are Z-series), they have different dials.

Differences that I've spotted so far are:

1. Different font style
2. "1" on "1000 ft"
3. "3" on "300 m"
4. "f" on "ft"
5. The character spacing in "000" on both 1000 ft and 300 m.
6. The font type of "0".
7. "C" on "Chronometer" and "Certified".
8. "L" on "Superlative".

Anyone know this before on a Sub? Can anybody tell me why they have differences eventhough they are in the same serial?

I know that this kind of thing also happens on GMT for the font type of "II" and "||".

Thanks in advance guys. Padi, JJ, Bo, anybody who loves Sub, I really count on you guys.

[viper]

i had that same issue last week on my LV & a friend of mine's.

font was not only different, but thinner, smaller, & brighter.

both LVs from the same year

[yachtsales]

so are both real?

[wandyprawira]

Originally Posted by viper

i had that same issue last week on my LV & a friend of mine's.

font was not only different, but thinner, smaller, & brighter.

both LVs from the same year

So which one is yours? Above or below?

You said one of them is brighter, can I know which one that you mean? Above or below?

I flipped my first Sub due to some issues, and the last one I've got is the one with the above dial.

Originally Posted by yachtsales

so are both real?

Yes, they are both real. That's why it's even more strange.

[viper]

mine were

these variations do exist. I noticed this on 2 Seadwellers in my ADs case a few days ago..both Z serials..

[chris_nor_cal]

if the secrets of rolex ever came out they would never sell a watch again. subs probably cost about 50 dollars to make. they probably have their parts made from different factories in different asian countries. lol. i still think they look nice

[wandyprawira]

Originally Posted by chris_nor_cal

if the secrets of rolex ever came out they would never sell a watch again. subs probably cost about 50 dollars to make. they probably have their parts made from different factories in different asian countries. lol. i still think they look nice

Honestly...it made me think...

[JJ Irani]

Nothing to worry about....just different dial printers used in both cases!!

JJ

[S2000 Driver]

Very interesting!

My z-series 16610 Sub Date has a mix of your fonts on its dial:

"SUBMARINER" from your top photo
"1000 ft / = 300 m" from your bottom photo
"SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER" from your top photo
"OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED" from your top photo

[wandyprawira]

Originally Posted by S2000 Driver

Very interesting!

My z-series 16610 Sub Date has a mix of your fonts on its dial:

"SUBMARINER" from your top photo
"1000 ft / = 300 m" from your bottom photo
"SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER" from your top photo
"OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED" from your top photo

Maybe there was a worker shift change during the production of your dial.

[JJ Irani]

Here's a classic example of different dial printing. Note the different "S" shapes on the "S" of the Submariner on the dial.

In my older TT Blue Sub, the "S" was FLAT.....whereas my new one has a rounded "S".

Older one....note FLAT "S".



My current one....note ROUNDED "S".

[wandyprawira]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Here's a classic example of different dial printing. Note the different "S" shapes on the "S" of the Submariner on the dial.

In my older TT Blue Sub, the "S" was FLAT.....whereas my new one has a rounded "S".

Older one....note FLAT "S".



My current one....note ROUNDED "S".

Not only the "S" in those examples, JJ. Note also the "1000 ft 300 m". They look different as well.

Yes you're right, nothing to worry about.

[wandyprawira]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Nothing to worry about....just different dial printers used in both cases!!

JJ

I guess I'm being lucky that I flipped the old one.

I like the new one, and whoever introduced me to Cape Cod, thank you very much.