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Idle Swede · 30 June 2010, 02:54 AM

I bought this one today.

Original slate/silver serti dial that has faded in to a darker shade of gray.

Pretty neat looking.......What do you think?

I must say the color is growing on me.

PS. I already ordered a new bezel insert for it.

beerformeplz · 30 June 2010, 03:34 AM

Pic looks like a MOP dial.

Idle Swede · 30 June 2010, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by beerformeplz

Pic looks like a MOP dial.

Agree, but it's a regular silver serti that has turned dark.

beerformeplz · 30 June 2010, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Agree, but it's a regular silver serti that has turned dark.

Either way it looks very nice. ill glady trade you for my blue one.

eagle_lex · 30 June 2010, 03:56 AM

how old is this watch? mine was a 2000 model and i did not notice ANY fading or darkening. are you sure this is an orginal dial. no flames intended.

Idle Swede · 30 June 2010, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by eagle_lex

how old is this watch? mine was a 2000 model and i did not notice ANY fading or darkening. are you sure this is an orginal dial. no flames intended.

Yes I'm sure.

Theperson I bought it from purchased it in 1999 with a silver dial that over the years faded to this color.

Worth mentioning is that he's a yacht captain and this watch has been in the Carribean sun pretty much everyday since 1999.

Jocke · 30 June 2010, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Yes I'm sure.

Theperson I bought it from purchased it in 1999 with a silver dial that over the years faded to this color.

Worth mentioning is that he's a yacht captain and this watch has been in the Carribean sun pretty much everyday since 1999.

Did that guy live in Thailand?

rad87gn · 30 June 2010, 04:34 AM

Looks cool!

joeychitwood · 30 June 2010, 04:38 AM

What is the stone at 12 o'clock?

Idle Swede · 30 June 2010, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by joeychitwood

What is the stone at 12 o'clock?

Same as the ones at 6 & 9 o'clock, blue sapphires.

Davvan · 30 June 2010, 04:46 AM

Blue=sapphire

greekbum · 30 June 2010, 07:39 AM

Leo I like it. Try a black insert and see how it goes with the grey?

Idle Swede · 30 June 2010, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by greekbum

Leo I like it. Try a black insert and see how it goes with the grey?

I thought about that today but ended up ordering the blue insert.

Idle Swede · 30 June 2010, 01:57 PM

So nobody has seen this color configuration before?

inLine4 · 30 June 2010, 02:10 PM

Very cool! I thought I was the only outcast with a serti dial.

Zed Homme · 30 June 2010, 02:55 PM

Very cool, enjoy and wear it in good health!

C. Davidson · 30 June 2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

So nobody has seen this color configuration before?

UV damage? Perhaps it previous owner enjoyed the outdoors....just a guess. Looks great.

SLS · 30 June 2010, 05:19 PM

Yes Leo I have seen a dial like that before, however the color change was not as consistent as yours and had not spread across the entire dial. How does the inside of the caseback and movement look? I am wondering if there may have once been some moisture in the case. Either way, I love the look, and personally, I would keep the insert as is!
Scott

swatty · 30 June 2010, 07:12 PM

Looks good to me Leo ,

Mystro · 30 June 2010, 07:41 PM

That's a Gray MOP dial. My Serti Sub is 12 Years old now and it has never faded or changed color. The only two OEM Serti dials offered by Rolex is Champange and light Slate on the Submariner. I have seen that color serti dial before and it was a aftermarket serti dial. There are several variations of the Serti dial that are after market and most are very high quality.

daveathall · 30 June 2010, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

That's a Gray MOP dial. My Serti Sub is 12 Years old now and it has never faded or changed color. The only two OEM Serti dials offered by Rolex is Champange and light Slate on the Submariner. I have seen that color serti dial before and it was a aftermarket serti dial. There are several variations of the Serti dial that are after market and most are very high quality.

You can see the original colour at the edges of the dial.

I like that colour better than the original Leo.

TattooedGQ · 30 June 2010, 11:29 PM

I really dig Serti Sub's....great find Leo!

Idle Swede · 30 June 2010, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by inLine4

Very cool! I thought I was the only outcast with a serti dial.

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Originally Posted by Zed Homme

Very cool, enjoy and wear it in good health!

Thanks guys.

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Originally Posted by C. Davidson

UV damage? Perhaps it previous owner enjoyed the outdoors....just a guess. Looks great.

Yes he did, the watch has been in the sun since 1999.

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Originally Posted by SLS

Yes Leo I have seen a dial like that before, however the color change was not as consistent as yours and had not spread across the entire dial. How does the inside of the caseback and movement look? I am wondering if there may have once been some moisture in the case. Either way, I love the look, and personally, I would keep the insert as is!
Scott

Thanks Scott, we opened it up yesterday and it's nice and clean.
I decided to stick with the blue insert.

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Originally Posted by swatty

Looks good to me Leo ,

Thanks pal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

That's a Gray MOP dial. My Serti Sub is 12 Years old now and it has never faded or changed color. The only two OEM Serti dials offered by Rolex is Champange and light Slate on the Submariner. I have seen that color serti dial before and it was a aftermarket serti dial. There are several variations of the Serti dial that are after market and most are very high quality.

When I bought it I thought so too and paid accordingly.

However, after my watchmaker opened it up and checked it out he came to the conclusion that it's all original.

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Originally Posted by daveathall

You can see the original colour at the edges of the dial.

I like that colour better than the original Leo.

Yes you can and so far you're the only one that noticed it.

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Originally Posted by TattooedGQ

I really dig Serti Sub's....great find Leo!

Thanks pal.

kcmo · 30 June 2010, 11:51 PM

Pretty cool, Leo! Congrats. I like the serti Subs a lot. Enjoy it!

Idle Swede · 1 July 2010, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

Pretty cool, Leo! Congrats. I like the serti Subs a lot. Enjoy it!

Thank you my dear.

DSJ · 1 July 2010, 01:03 AM

That's PRETTY COOL. A "tropic" serti dial. I like it.

datejust1 · 1 July 2010, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

That's PRETTY COOL. A "tropic" serti dial. I like it.

Exactly! A Tropic Serti!

Love it, Leo! Enjoy!

renfield33 · 1 July 2010, 01:39 AM

slate serti dial is my favorite sub dial. i just can't see myself wearing TT though.

Jimmieray · 1 July 2010, 06:03 AM

I have always been drawn to the slate serti, but yours blows away the lighter ones. That is 1 sweet sub. Congrats.

ersnyder · 1 July 2010, 08:20 AM

Great lookin' Serti Leo, congratulations!

I did have the manager of our local AD tell me that a lot of sun exposure would change the color on the Serti dials. But, you would expect it to lighten rather than darken! No matter, the watch looks very nice and unique!

30 June 2010, 02:54 AM	#1
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	Have you seen a dark gray 16613 serti dial before..?? I bought this one today. Original slate/silver serti dial that has faded in to a darker shade of gray. Pretty neat looking.......What do you think? I must say the color is growing on me. PS. I already ordered a new bezel insert for it. Attached Images

30 June 2010, 04:34 AM	#8
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30 June 2010, 04:46 AM	#11
Davvan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Location Location Watch: out..make way!! Posts: 726	Blue=sapphire __________________ Mare Nostrum

30 June 2010, 07:39 AM	#12
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	Leo I like it. Try a black insert and see how it goes with the grey? __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

30 June 2010, 02:10 PM	#15
inLine4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: KC Location: GMT-5 Watch: GSAR Posts: 2,104	Very cool! I thought I was the only outcast with a serti dial. __________________ "Be Real, Buy Real."

30 June 2010, 03:34 AM	#2
beerformeplz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Pat Location: chesapeake Watch: seadweller Posts: 764	Pic looks like a MOP dial.

30 June 2010, 03:56 AM	#5
eagle_lex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: Lexington, Ky Watch: AP and Rolex Posts: 541	how old is this watch? mine was a 2000 model and i did not notice ANY fading or darkening. are you sure this is an orginal dial. no flames intended.

30 June 2010, 04:38 AM	#9
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	What is the stone at 12 o'clock?

30 June 2010, 01:57 PM	#14
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	So nobody has seen this color configuration before?

30 June 2010, 02:55 PM	#16
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	Very cool, enjoy and wear it in good health!

30 June 2010, 05:19 PM	#18
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Yes Leo I have seen a dial like that before, however the color change was not as consistent as yours and had not spread across the entire dial. How does the inside of the caseback and movement look? I am wondering if there may have once been some moisture in the case. Either way, I love the look, and personally, I would keep the insert as is! Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

30 June 2010, 07:12 PM	#19
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Looks good to me Leo ,

30 June 2010, 07:41 PM	#20
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,513	That's a Gray MOP dial. My Serti Sub is 12 Years old now and it has never faded or changed color. The only two OEM Serti dials offered by Rolex is Champange and light Slate on the Submariner. I have seen that color serti dial before and it was a aftermarket serti dial. There are several variations of the Serti dial that are after market and most are very high quality.

30 June 2010, 11:29 PM	#22
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	I really dig Serti Sub's....great find Leo! __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

30 June 2010, 11:51 PM	#24
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Pretty cool, Leo! Congrats. I like the serti Subs a lot. Enjoy it!

1 July 2010, 01:03 AM	#26
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	That's PRETTY COOL. A "tropic" serti dial. I like it. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

1 July 2010, 01:39 AM	#28
renfield33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Watch: GMT-II Pepsi Posts: 1,051	slate serti dial is my favorite sub dial. i just can't see myself wearing TT though.

1 July 2010, 06:03 AM	#29
Jimmieray Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: Michigan Watch: SS DJ 116234 Posts: 102	I have always been drawn to the slate serti, but yours blows away the lighter ones. That is 1 sweet sub. Congrats.

1 July 2010, 08:20 AM	#30
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Great lookin' Serti Leo, congratulations! I did have the manager of our local AD tell me that a lot of sun exposure would change the color on the Serti dials. But, you would expect it to lighten rather than darken! No matter, the watch looks very nice and unique!

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