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doc3341 · 9 January 2010, 04:35 AM

Hey guys,

Im interested in eventually picking up a No Date Sub, but am really liking the idea of picking up a Tritium Dial version. I really like the Patina that they pick up over the years and the character that they add to the watch and was wondering if you all could point me in the right direction.

1-At what point did they stop producing the Titium Dial subs with the Plexi Crystals?

2-At what point did they stop Producing the Tritium Dial subs with the Sapphire Crystals?

3-Is there anywhere I could find the model numbers that correlates to this information?

Thanks in Advance!!

Cheers,

Mike

therolexguy · 9 January 2010, 04:45 AM

I'm sure SPEED will get back to you on this as he just got the Sub books of all Sub books...

Speed · 9 January 2010, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by therolexguy

I'm sure SPEED will get back to you on this as he just got the Sub books of all Sub books...

HAHAHAHA

Don't have the book Handy.

mike · 9 January 2010, 05:52 AM

As a general rule the switch to luminova occured around 1998-99ish.

As you mention the Submariner, the 5513 made the change to a gloss dial with WG surrounds around 84-85ish (appropriate crossover-nothing with Rolex is set in stone). The 5513 was replaced with the 14060 around 89-90ish.

Same can be said for the Sub date (reference 16800) except it always had a sapphire crystal (among other things).

doc3341 · 9 January 2010, 06:09 AM

Thanks Mike...I actually just found a review article on Ebay outta all places! but yea the 5513 is just what Im looking for! Wow! I would love to find one from 1981....the year I was born! That would be something...Now the hunt begins

No Date + Plexi + Tritium + Patina = All Character Baby!

Wish Me luck

mike · 9 January 2010, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by doc3341

Thanks Mike...I actually just found a review article on Ebay outta all places! but yea the 5513 is just what Im looking for! Wow! I would love to find one from 1981....the year I was born! That would be something...Now the hunt begins

No Date + Plexi + Tritium + Patina = All Character Baby!

Wish Me luck

Good luck and it'll certainly be worth the hunt.

doc3341 · 9 January 2010, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

good luck and it'll certainly be worth the hunt.

absolutely stunning!!!:omg:

9 January 2010, 04:35 AM	#1
doc3341 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 7	Question about Tritium Dial Subs? Hey guys, Im interested in eventually picking up a No Date Sub, but am really liking the idea of picking up a Tritium Dial version. I really like the Patina that they pick up over the years and the character that they add to the watch and was wondering if you all could point me in the right direction. 1-At what point did they stop producing the Titium Dial subs with the Plexi Crystals? 2-At what point did they stop Producing the Tritium Dial subs with the Sapphire Crystals? 3-Is there anywhere I could find the model numbers that correlates to this information? Thanks in Advance!! Cheers, Mike

9 January 2010, 04:45 AM	#2
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	I'm sure SPEED will get back to you on this as he just got the Sub books of all Sub books...

9 January 2010, 05:52 AM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	As a general rule the switch to luminova occured around 1998-99ish. As you mention the Submariner, the 5513 made the change to a gloss dial with WG surrounds around 84-85ish (appropriate crossover-nothing with Rolex is set in stone). The 5513 was replaced with the 14060 around 89-90ish. Same can be said for the Sub date (reference 16800) except it always had a sapphire crystal (among other things).

9 January 2010, 06:09 AM	#5
doc3341 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 7	Thanks Mike...I actually just found a review article on Ebay outta all places! but yea the 5513 is just what Im looking for! Wow! I would love to find one from 1981....the year I was born! That would be something...Now the hunt begins No Date + Plexi + Tritium + Patina = All Character Baby! Wish Me luck

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