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Docbenjy · 27 May 2007, 11:29 PM

Good day everyone,

I am new to the forum, and relatively new to the world of watches. I recently purchased a GMT II Master Black/Burgundy X series circa 1991. I have notcied that the hour markers begin to glow rather slowly, while the habd markers glow immediatelt after light exposure. The dial says T < 25. Did Rolex ever make a watch with tritium hour markers and Superluminova hands? My guess is that someone had the hands changed after purchase. Is this a problem? Any opinions and thoughts would be most welcome. The watch looks new, and it is running about + 2 sec/day.
BTW, I also have a Rolesor TT Jubilee. champagne dial.

Benjamin

Prince · 27 May 2007, 11:43 PM

Hi Benjamin - welcome to TRF.

You are probably right on target with your suggestion that "My guess is that someone had the hands changed after purchase." I don't believe that it poses a problem at all, IF the replacement hands were genuine Rolex and were for that particular watch.

BTW, we would LOVE to see photos of both of your Rollies when you get a chance. This is a board of watch pic lovers!!!

mike · 28 May 2007, 12:00 AM

Hi Ben, welcome!

Sounds like the hands were changed at service at some point, a common Rolex practice. If you want you can try to source a set of trit. hands for a 16710.

Post a pic when you can!!

Docbenjy · 28 May 2007, 01:42 AM

I will try to post pics later today.
Could you tell me how I can go about "sourcing" as you suggest?

mike · 28 May 2007, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Docbenjy

I will try to post pics later today.
Could you tell me how I can go about "sourcing" as you suggest?

I'd start with posting a WTB-want to buy-- on various sales corners. Timezone and Vintage Rolex forums are two good places to start.

Docbenjy · 28 May 2007, 09:08 AM

Here are some photos. Dark and cloudy, so they are indoors. Will try for outdoors tomorrow.
BTW, can I safely use the watch to swim, or should I have its water resistance tested.
Also, the first couple of dyas it was + 2 sec/day. now it is more like 4-5 sec/day. Is this normal? How long til I get a true sense of accuracy (I'm not looking for perfect, but 4-5sec/day would be fine).

Thanks

27 May 2007, 11:29 PM	#1
Docbenjy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Benjamin Schif Location: Montreal quebec Posts: 18	GMT II Master Tritium Good day everyone, I am new to the forum, and relatively new to the world of watches. I recently purchased a GMT II Master Black/Burgundy X series circa 1991. I have notcied that the hour markers begin to glow rather slowly, while the habd markers glow immediatelt after light exposure. The dial says T < 25. Did Rolex ever make a watch with tritium hour markers and Superluminova hands? My guess is that someone had the hands changed after purchase. Is this a problem? Any opinions and thoughts would be most welcome. The watch looks new, and it is running about + 2 sec/day. BTW, I also have a Rolesor TT Jubilee. champagne dial. Benjamin

27 May 2007, 11:43 PM	#2
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Hi Benjamin - welcome to TRF. You are probably right on target with your suggestion that "My guess is that someone had the hands changed after purchase." I don't believe that it poses a problem at all, IF the replacement hands were genuine Rolex and were for that particular watch. BTW, we would LOVE to see photos of both of your Rollies when you get a chance. This is a board of watch pic lovers!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

28 May 2007, 09:08 AM	#6
Docbenjy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Benjamin Schif Location: Montreal quebec Posts: 18	Here are some photos. Dark and cloudy, so they are indoors. Will try for outdoors tomorrow. BTW, can I safely use the watch to swim, or should I have its water resistance tested. Also, the first couple of dyas it was + 2 sec/day. now it is more like 4-5 sec/day. Is this normal? How long til I get a true sense of accuracy (I'm not looking for perfect, but 4-5sec/day would be fine). Thanks Attached Images

28 May 2007, 12:00 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Hi Ben, welcome! Sounds like the hands were changed at service at some point, a common Rolex practice. If you want you can try to source a set of trit. hands for a 16710. Post a pic when you can!!

28 May 2007, 01:42 AM	#4
Docbenjy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Benjamin Schif Location: Montreal quebec Posts: 18	I will try to post pics later today. Could you tell me how I can go about "sourcing" as you suggest?

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