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jdsal · 12 January 2013, 04:47 PM

Please give me your advice on the dial I realize the hand are Tritium. The dial has little to no luminescence after being held to bright light.

bonbonson · 12 January 2013, 05:15 PM

IMO don't replace it lume over the years will really fade/go away it is normal if ever you change the dial or relume it. it will decrease value

drainaps · 12 January 2013, 08:26 PM

Gorgeous dial. Don't touch it. You say hands are tritium, they look like Luminova to me. What some do is swap (and keep) the old hands for Luminova ones. You will not see the dial in the dark, but you will see the hands, which functionally might be enough for most.

TimeToGo · 12 January 2013, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drainaps

Gorgeous dial. Don't touch it. You say hands are tritium, they look like Luminova to me. What some do is swap (and keep) the old hands for Luminova ones. You will not see the dial in the dark, but you will see the hands, which functionally might be enough for most.

Looks like spot on!

Welcome to the Forum!

That is a beautiful dial!

Tudor66 · 13 January 2013, 12:44 AM

I would leave the watch as is...., or perhaps find one that's already been serviced.

I bought a similar watch that had been serviced, so the dial and hands are new rolex parts, they match great, and they light up like a candle. For me, it's the best setup...

jdsal · 13 January 2013, 01:14 AM

I am sorry for my confusing title/question.

My question was in the opinion of the forum members , "is this dial a replacement" it was late and I typed Tritium hands but meant Luminova.
So what I gather so far this is not a replacement dial. Good because I pulled the trigger already then second guessed myself.

jdsal · 13 January 2013, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jdsal

Please give me your advice on the dial I realize the hand are Tritium. The dial has little to no luminescence after being held to bright light.

Not Tritium Hands but Luminova (sorry)

TimeToGo · 13 January 2013, 01:24 AM

The dial looks very original and of the latest production of the 1680 tritium dials, possibly a Mk-4. What is the year production, or partial serial number (first three digits) of the watch?

Also, if you could snap a better picture of the dial, unobstructed, so all the lettering is exposed?

pdoukas · 13 January 2013, 01:35 AM

Dial, insert, date disk, are period correct and look great. Hands are luminova replacement and inmo I would source some tritium replacements.

jdsal · 13 January 2013, 01:38 AM

Serial #5092XXX

jdsal · 13 January 2013, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by pdoukas

Dial, insert, date disk, are period correct and look great. Hands are luminova replacement and inmo I would source some tritium replacements.

Already looking!

TimeToGo · 13 January 2013, 03:25 AM

It is not a Mk-4, yours has the closed 6's.

Here is a thread that shows your very same dial in the same range production serial (5.2 mil'ish) with the closed 6's.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ht=1680&page=2

katana · 13 January 2013, 03:28 AM

Could it be from 1978?

jdsal · 13 January 2013, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TimeToGo

It is not a Mk-4, yours has the closed 6's.

Here is a thread that shows your very same dial in the same range production serial (5.2 mil'ish) with the closed 6's.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ht=1680&page=2

In your opinion what do you believe it is?

TimeToGo · 13 January 2013, 04:15 AM

Looks like a Mk-1, the "L" is centered to the crown.

lsavoldi · 13 January 2013, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by drainaps

gorgeous dial. Don't touch it. You say hands are tritium, they look like luminova to me. What some do is swap (and keep) the old hands for luminova ones. You will not see the dial in the dark, but you will see the hands, which functionally might be enough for most.

x2

GeoGio Greece · 13 January 2013, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by drainaps

Don't touch it. ...........

swish77 · 13 January 2013, 07:25 PM

Looks like it's got the original silver date wheel, too, and what a great bezel insert. it's starting to fade. Very nice! Congrats!

Vincent65 · 13 January 2013, 07:59 PM

lovely watch - love the dial and insert - I'd just source some old T hands

jdsal · 14 January 2013, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by katana

Could it be from 1978?

Its 1977.

jdsal · 14 January 2013, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincent65

lovely watch - love the dial and insert - I'd just source some old T hands

Already looking!

RC2 · 14 January 2013, 02:53 AM

Pretty piece!

harry in montreal · 14 January 2013, 03:28 AM

SO, how many people have offered to buy the dial you have?

jdsal · 14 January 2013, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by harry in montreal

SO, how many people have offered to buy the dial you have?

Two pm's LOL
But my question wasn't should I replace the dial, my question was does anyone believe it was replaced?

harry in montreal · 14 January 2013, 07:01 AM

Good. it is such a nice dull matter dial, it totally makes the watch. i bet that its in better condition than a vast majority of what is out there. enjoy her!

katana · 15 January 2013, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jdsal

Its 1977.

Also have one from 1977, ........... 508XXXX .....

12 January 2013, 04:47 PM	#1
jdsal "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Salvatore Location: Nor. Cal. Watch: Gilt 1675&10 Subs Posts: 89	1680 Dial advice replacment or not??? Please give me your advice on the dial I realize the hand are Tritium. The dial has little to no luminescence after being held to bright light. Attached Images

13 January 2013, 01:38 AM	#10
jdsal "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Salvatore Location: Nor. Cal. Watch: Gilt 1675&10 Subs Posts: 89	Serial #5092XXX Attached Images

13 January 2013, 03:28 AM	#13
katana "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Paradis Location: Sweden Watch: Sub.1680/ Datejust Posts: 885	Could it be from 1978? __________________

14 January 2013, 02:53 AM	#22
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Pretty piece! __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

12 January 2013, 05:15 PM	#2
bonbonson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: philippines Posts: 387	IMO don't replace it lume over the years will really fade/go away it is normal if ever you change the dial or relume it. it will decrease value

12 January 2013, 08:26 PM	#3
drainaps "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Shanghai Watch: Too many to tell Posts: 522	Gorgeous dial. Don't touch it. You say hands are tritium, they look like Luminova to me. What some do is swap (and keep) the old hands for Luminova ones. You will not see the dial in the dark, but you will see the hands, which functionally might be enough for most.

13 January 2013, 12:44 AM	#5
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	as is... I would leave the watch as is...., or perhaps find one that's already been serviced. I bought a similar watch that had been serviced, so the dial and hands are new rolex parts, they match great, and they light up like a candle. For me, it's the best setup... Attached Images __________________ -NAWCC Member

13 January 2013, 01:14 AM	#6
jdsal "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Salvatore Location: Nor. Cal. Watch: Gilt 1675&10 Subs Posts: 89	I am sorry for my confusing title/question. My question was in the opinion of the forum members , "is this dial a replacement" it was late and I typed Tritium hands but meant Luminova. So what I gather so far this is not a replacement dial. Good because I pulled the trigger already then second guessed myself.

13 January 2013, 01:24 AM	#8
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	The dial looks very original and of the latest production of the 1680 tritium dials, possibly a Mk-4. What is the year production, or partial serial number (first three digits) of the watch? Also, if you could snap a better picture of the dial, unobstructed, so all the lettering is exposed?

13 January 2013, 01:35 AM	#9
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	Dial, insert, date disk, are period correct and look great. Hands are luminova replacement and inmo I would source some tritium replacements.

13 January 2013, 03:25 AM	#12
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	It is not a Mk-4, yours has the closed 6's. Here is a thread that shows your very same dial in the same range production serial (5.2 mil'ish) with the closed 6's. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ht=1680&page=2

13 January 2013, 04:15 AM	#15
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	Looks like a Mk-1, the "L" is centered to the crown.

13 January 2013, 07:25 PM	#18
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 7,001	Looks like it's got the original silver date wheel, too, and what a great bezel insert. it's starting to fade. Very nice! Congrats!

13 January 2013, 07:59 PM	#19
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	lovely watch - love the dial and insert - I'd just source some old T hands

14 January 2013, 03:28 AM	#23
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	SO, how many people have offered to buy the dial you have?

14 January 2013, 07:01 AM	#25
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	Good. it is such a nice dull matter dial, it totally makes the watch. i bet that its in better condition than a vast majority of what is out there. enjoy her!

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