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oysterflexer · 17 August 2018, 01:20 AM

Which year did the lume change to Chromalight (blue)?
Looking at the gold sub in particular if that matters...

How much better performance do you get from the Chromalight. I read that the older Superlumenova was below average.

oysterflexer · 17 August 2018, 08:14 AM

Anyone?

RJRJRJ · 17 August 2018, 08:28 AM

I want to say about 2007. Not sure about individual references.
Edit: Googled and it seems to be 2008 on the DSSD.

Rolexavidfan · 17 August 2018, 08:45 AM

The Sub C LN I bought in 2009 was in chromalight lume.

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Onequik135i · 17 August 2018, 08:50 AM

2012 I believe.

oysterflexer · 18 August 2018, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Onequik135i

2012 I believe.

I think thats the year. Do you know if the lume has better longevity?

James444 · 18 August 2018, 12:47 AM

http://rolexpassionreport.com/15606/...olex-luminous/

037 · 18 August 2018, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by oysterflexer

I think thats the year. Do you know if the lume has better longevity?

It seems the same in practical use. The only notable difference is the color.

Ravager135 · 18 August 2018, 02:33 AM

It varies depending on the model slightly. It's not like in 2008 suddenly all models had Chromalight.

I believe the initial ceramic GMT-Master IIs still had Superluminova. I want to say they switched over around 2012. I purchased my Explorer II in 2012 and it had Chromalight. To my knowledge the Datejust 2 had Superluminova throughout its run taking it well past 2012.

037 · 18 August 2018, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ravager135

I believe the initial ceramic GMT-Master IIs still had Superluminova. I want to say they switched over around 2012.

Correct. Dials with a sharp 'G' in the GMT text glowed green where dials with the more rounded 'G' glowed blue. See enough of them and you know the lume color just from daylight photos.

oysterflexer · 18 August 2018, 03:58 AM

So 2008?
Thanks

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Originally Posted by James444

http://rolexpassionreport.com/15606/...olex-luminous/

gt0279a · 18 August 2018, 04:03 AM

'Chromalight' is essentially just BG W9. Prior to that, Rolex used Superluminova C1

Most brands use C3

037 · 18 August 2018, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by oysterflexer

So 2008?
Thanks

It depends on the model. Not all switched in 2008. The transition was 2008-2012 before everything had it in 2012 and beyond.

oysterflexer · 18 August 2018, 04:11 AM

How about the 116618 ceramic gold sub?

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Originally Posted by 037

It depends on the model. Not all switched in 2008. The transition was 2008-2012 before everything had it in 2012 and beyond.

037 · 18 August 2018, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by oysterflexer

How about the 116618 ceramic gold sub?

Not sure on that one myself. That one could be around 2008 since other Subs started switching around then.

oysterflexer · 18 August 2018, 04:25 AM

Thanks for the help. 2009+ or ask the seller if 2008 is chromalight

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Originally Posted by 037

Not sure on that one myself. That one could be around 2008 since other Subs started switching around then.

tyler1980 · 18 August 2018, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ravager135

It varies depending on the model slightly. It's not like in 2008 suddenly all models had Chromalight.

I believe the initial ceramic GMT-Master IIs still had Superluminova. I want to say they switched over around 2012. I purchased my Explorer II in 2012 and it had Chromalight. To my knowledge the Datejust 2 had Superluminova throughout its run taking it well past 2012.

my GMTII from 2013 is superluminova... i assume. Its green lume and not blue. I bought it at a London AD so it wasn't sitting long

17 August 2018, 01:20 AM	#1
oysterflexer Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Guelph, On Watch: SOON. Posts: 104	Superlumenova to Chromalight year switch? Which year did the lume change to Chromalight (blue)? Looking at the gold sub in particular if that matters... How much better performance do you get from the Chromalight. I read that the older Superlumenova was below average.

17 August 2018, 08:45 AM	#4
Rolexavidfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Har Location: Tukwila, WA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,571	The Sub C LN I bought in 2009 was in chromalight lume. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Go for the timepiece you love. You will save more. ...

17 August 2018, 08:50 AM	#5
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,574	2012 I believe. __________________ 16750 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Ed White 321 / PAM111 / PAM170

18 August 2018, 04:03 AM	#12
gt0279a "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: Georgia Watch: All of them Posts: 579	'Chromalight' is essentially just BG W9. Prior to that, Rolex used Superluminova C1 Most brands use C3 __________________ Current: Rolex Daytona 116500 \| Rolex Submariner 116610 \| Zenith El Primero 03.2150.400/69 Past: Rolex Sea Dweller 126600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 \| Rolex Submariner 16610 \| Rolex Submariner 1680

17 August 2018, 08:14 AM	#2
oysterflexer Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Guelph, On Watch: SOON. Posts: 104	Anyone?

17 August 2018, 08:28 AM	#3
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,495	I want to say about 2007. Not sure about individual references. Edit: Googled and it seems to be 2008 on the DSSD.

18 August 2018, 12:47 AM	#7
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18 August 2018, 02:33 AM	#9
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	It varies depending on the model slightly. It's not like in 2008 suddenly all models had Chromalight. I believe the initial ceramic GMT-Master IIs still had Superluminova. I want to say they switched over around 2012. I purchased my Explorer II in 2012 and it had Chromalight. To my knowledge the Datejust 2 had Superluminova throughout its run taking it well past 2012.

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