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floz00 · 7 May 2009, 12:58 PM

I need help! I'm in the process of purchasing a used Sub ND that is a "U" series. At 6:00, it only says"Swiss". Is that conistent with what it should say?
Iknow the seller, everyithing looks great, but that was my only concern...
Thanks!
Ron

Tools · 7 May 2009, 01:26 PM

Yes.........

The "U" series was produced from about 1996 through 1999. The transition for changeover from Tritium dials (T Swiss <25) to Luminova dials took place in the ~1998/99 timeframe. These 1998/99 dials would say "Swiss" instead of "T Swiss <25", as you would find on the Tritium dials.

Also, for a short while, Service replacement Luminova dials said only "Swiss" on them..
However, in this case I would say that it was a late production (1998/99) "U" series Luminova dial Sub..

It should also be noted that this was also the final years for the 14060 with the 3000 movement... During 1999 they changed to the 14060M which received the updated, full balance bridge 3130 movement. These two watches would look identical and the only way to tell them apart is to check under the bracelet against the case for the model number.

sea-dweller · 7 May 2009, 01:41 PM

Good info in this post on the 14060 / 14060m movements and dials !

7 May 2009, 12:58 PM	#1
floz00 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Shelton, CT, USA Posts: 161	Need help with a U Series Sub ND-14060... I need help! I'm in the process of purchasing a used Sub ND that is a "U" series. At 6:00, it only says"Swiss". Is that conistent with what it should say? Iknow the seller, everyithing looks great, but that was my only concern... Thanks! Ron

7 May 2009, 01:26 PM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Yes......... The "U" series was produced from about 1996 through 1999. The transition for changeover from Tritium dials (T Swiss <25) to Luminova dials took place in the ~1998/99 timeframe. These 1998/99 dials would say "Swiss" instead of "T Swiss <25", as you would find on the Tritium dials. Also, for a short while, Service replacement Luminova dials said only "Swiss" on them.. However, in this case I would say that it was a late production (1998/99) "U" series Luminova dial Sub.. It should also be noted that this was also the final years for the 14060 with the 3000 movement... During 1999 they changed to the 14060M which received the updated, full balance bridge 3130 movement. These two watches would look identical and the only way to tell them apart is to check under the bracelet against the case for the model number. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

7 May 2009, 01:41 PM	#3
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Good info in this post on the 14060 / 14060m movements and dials ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

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