Sub model nr

[Ruby86]

Hi guys

Anyone know the exact model number from this sub?

Thanks

[R.W.T.]

IT's either a 16610 or a 16800 with a service dial.

[Ruby86]

In my opinion its an older sub. But is says “swiss made”

“Swiss”
luminous material Radium
used until 1960
radioactive

“Swiss T - < 25”
luminous material Tritium
used from 1960 until 1998
radioactive, radioactivity less than 925 MBq (25 mCi)

“T Swiss T”
luminous material Tritium
used from 1960 until 1998
radioactive, radioactivity less than 277 MBq (7,5 mCi)

“Swiss”
luminous material luminova
used from 1998 until 2000
not radioactive

“Swiss Made”
luminous material Superluminova
used from 2000
not radioactive


So now i am a little confused because swiss made is used from 2000 and newer models

[Ruby86]

Originally Posted by R.W.T.

IT's either a 16610 or a 16800 with a service dial.

I thought so. But why a service dial and not the original one?

[R.W.T.]

16610 was made with that dial SWISS MADE at the end of production.

Service dial would be appropriate in either 16610 or 16800 if the customer wanted the lume to glow and the tritium had died......or if Rolex recommended the swap because of dial damage...or whatever. Who knows?

[R.W.T.]

If you take the bracelet off or back off you can easily tell. And the movement will give it away. if it is a 3035 it's a 16800 if it's 3135 it's a 16610

[R.W.T.]

I suppose also it could be a 168000 but highly unlikely.

[JustinK]

My guess would be 16800, tough to read but I think the bracelet is a 93150. I believe the 16610 came on 93250 and had solid end links.

[Ruby86]

Thanks guys!!! ����

[It's Hedley]

This thread is what is really cool about TRF. So much knowledge and members willing to share that knowledge is a beautiful thing!

[1665fan]

Overpolished lugs anyways....