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nottinghill · 14 May 2007, 11:53 PM

Hi all,

Heard from a watch collector....that the blue dial of 16613 will fade over time....is it true???

Any evidence that it will fade after some years?

Prince · 15 May 2007, 12:21 AM

Well Clarence, perhaps if it has been in direct sunlight for a very long period of time, but this is mine, and it is a 1997-vintage. Looks OK to me!

padi56 · 15 May 2007, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by nottinghill

Hi all,

Heard from a watch collector....that the blue dial of 16613 will fade over time....is it true???

Any evidence that it will fade after some years?

Well some of the older ones from the late 80s very early 90s did fade and sometimes going slight purple in colour.But that was down to the paint pigment used.Now later dials I have not heard of any problem with normal wearing.But suppose like everything if left in the sun long enough it would fade.

nottinghill · 15 May 2007, 12:55 AM

I see...hey thanks for the note. Really appreciate it....

hmnn so black dial is 'safer' choice ya?

Prince · 15 May 2007, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nottinghill

I see...hey thanks for the note. Really appreciate it....
hmnn so black dial is 'safer' choice ya?

I personally don't think so, but its your choice after all. Both are excellent, Clarence!

nottinghill · 15 May 2007, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

I personally don't think so, but its your choice after all. Both are excellent, Clarence!

I guess so, Allan. The reason I'm asking is cos my blue sub is sitting put in a very 'dark' place....and it will only 'appear' once in a blue moon...

Prince · 15 May 2007, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by nottinghill

I guess so, Allan. The reason I'm asking is cos my blue sub is sitting put in a very 'dark' place....and it will only 'appear' once in a blue moon...

Well, with that kind of care, you have nothing to worry about, Clarence. Wear it in good health and a clear conscience!

JJ Irani · 15 May 2007, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by nottinghill

I see...hey thanks for the note. Really appreciate it....

hmnn so black dial is 'safer' choice ya?

Hey Clarence,

I want you to do one thing....take a long hard look at your avatar....then take a long hard look at that BLUE beauty on your wrist.....then shut your eyes, open them up again.....and take yet another look at the BLUE beauty on your wrist!!

Enough said....forget about aything else!!

ashu2289 · 15 May 2007, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well some of the older ones from the late 80s very early 90s did fade and sometimes going slight purple in colour.But that was down to the paint pigment used.Now later dials I have not heard of any problem with normal wearing.But suppose like everything if left in the sun long enough it would fade.

Exactly true

ashu2289 · 15 May 2007, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by nottinghill

I see...hey thanks for the note. Really appreciate it....

hmnn so black dial is 'safer' choice ya?

Well its your preference

but IMO TT sub to me means a BLUE SUB. just my two cents.

Chris B · 15 May 2007, 05:37 AM

hey Clarence, stop trying to talk yourself out of it & don't listen to those voices of doubt, you know they won't win

The blue TT Sub is simply mesmerising, you never ever regret owning one.

ashu2289 · 15 May 2007, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris B

hey Clarence, stop trying to talk yourself out of it & don't listen to those voices of doubt, you know they won't win

The blue TT Sub is simply mesmerising, you never ever regret owning one.

Yep!!!!!!!!!!

Hands up for TT BLUE SUB

rongmt · 15 May 2007, 06:06 AM

I 'always' wanted a blue sub but heard this story over and over. Then I fell in love with the slate serti dial and the problem was solved.

nottinghill · 15 May 2007, 09:49 AM

Thanks for all the messages, guys.... hmnnn serti dial? heh....but guess it's out of my range.....

Gaijin · 15 May 2007, 11:22 AM

Get the TT Blue Sub. You'll love it!

I don't understand why the serti dial does not come in blue!? I'm not talking about the bezel. The actual dial!?

nottinghill · 21 July 2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by nottinghill

Thanks for all the messages, guys.... hmnnn serti dial? heh....but guess it's out of my range.....

hmnn it's been a long while since my last posting..and was reviewing my threads...and came across the above....hmnnn well i guess if you want it bad enough...it will come true...

but definitely will miss JJ.......

14 May 2007, 11:53 PM	#1
nottinghill "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Clarence Location: A 'fine' city Watch: 16613 & 116660 Posts: 265	Question about the dial of 16613 Hi all, Heard from a watch collector....that the blue dial of 16613 will fade over time....is it true??? Any evidence that it will fade after some years? __________________ Rolex TT Submariner Date Blue Dial (Ref#116613LB) Rolex Deep Sea Sea Dweller (Ref#116660) Rolex 18K/SS Oyster Perpetual Datejust (Ref#16233) Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono (Ref#2920.80.91)

15 May 2007, 12:21 AM	#2
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Well Clarence, perhaps if it has been in direct sunlight for a very long period of time, but this is mine, and it is a 1997-vintage. Looks OK to me! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

15 May 2007, 12:55 AM	#4
nottinghill "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Clarence Location: A 'fine' city Watch: 16613 & 116660 Posts: 265	I see...hey thanks for the note. Really appreciate it.... hmnn so black dial is 'safer' choice ya? __________________ Rolex TT Submariner Date Blue Dial (Ref#116613LB) Rolex Deep Sea Sea Dweller (Ref#116660) Rolex 18K/SS Oyster Perpetual Datejust (Ref#16233) Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono (Ref#2920.80.91)

15 May 2007, 06:06 AM	#13
rongmt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Posts: 107	TT Blue I 'always' wanted a blue sub but heard this story over and over. Then I fell in love with the slate serti dial and the problem was solved. __________________ 1992 TT GMT II (E) with Luminova upgrade 2004 TT GMT II (U) with slate Serti dial 2006 Sea-Dweller (R) 2007 TT Sub (Z) with slate Serti dial 2004 Breitling Emergency Ti w/Blue dial and co-pilot module

15 May 2007, 09:49 AM	#14
nottinghill "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Clarence Location: A 'fine' city Watch: 16613 & 116660 Posts: 265	Thanks for all the messages, guys.... hmnnn serti dial? heh....but guess it's out of my range..... __________________ Rolex TT Submariner Date Blue Dial (Ref#116613LB) Rolex Deep Sea Sea Dweller (Ref#116660) Rolex 18K/SS Oyster Perpetual Datejust (Ref#16233) Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono (Ref#2920.80.91)

15 May 2007, 05:37 AM	#11
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	hey Clarence, stop trying to talk yourself out of it & don't listen to those voices of doubt, you know they won't win The blue TT Sub is simply mesmerising, you never ever regret owning one.

15 May 2007, 11:22 AM	#15
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Get the TT Blue Sub. You'll love it! I don't understand why the serti dial does not come in blue!? I'm not talking about the bezel. The actual dial!?

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