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Onikage · 12 December 2011, 10:45 AM

Hey guys. Having just picked this one up I've been reading about the dial variations on this somewhat elusive Sub. I'd love to see some out in the wild. I got this one for my dad, as some of you may know, and he is as we say "chuffed to bits" with it!

Tudor66 · 12 December 2011, 11:10 AM

I hope we aren't the only two proud 16800 owners...

Onikage · 12 December 2011, 11:13 AM

That's awsome. I've been wondering about your avatar pic. His brother says Hi!

77T · 12 December 2011, 11:20 AM

Classic!

John in MA · 12 December 2011, 01:39 PM

Haven't had a chance to take my own pics yet but this is the seller's, ebruener's.

Just got it two weeks ago.

Ebruner · 12 December 2011, 02:15 PM

Every time you post that picture, you make me wish I had kept that watch.

-Eddie

Onikage · 12 December 2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by John in TN

Haven't had a chance to take my own pics yet but this is the seller's, ebruener's.

Just got it two weeks ago.

That's the matt dial + sapphire crystal transitional one isn't it? Beautiful.

blassy · 12 December 2011, 09:26 PM

New to me and loving it.

DiamondJack · 12 December 2011, 10:45 PM

Here's mine

John in MA · 13 December 2011, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ebruner

Every time you post that picture, you make me wish I had kept that watch.

-Eddie

Eddie

I'm glad you didn't keep it! I really enjoy it. Hope you don't mind me using your picture.

Onikage · 13 December 2011, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DiamondJack

Here's mine

How did you get patina on your strap?!

Awsome combo. Love it. I'm going to show my dad that pic if you don't mind?

seville · 14 December 2011, 12:19 AM

my 16800

dooder202 · 14 December 2011, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

That's the matt dial + sapphire crystal transitional one isn't it? Beautiful.

This is VERY nice! Not really a fan of vintage watches but this is gorgeous!

DiamondJack · 14 December 2011, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

How did you get patina on your strap?!

Awsome combo. Love it. I'm going to show my dad that pic if you don't mind?

Thanks

The watch has been a safe queen pretty much all its life and the lume (with tritium reaction in the dark) has gone this tango colour as a result. I had the strap made for me by ABP in Paris in Alligator with stitching to match the tango lume to help emphasise this aspect of the watch. The strap also has a matching orange colour leather lining as can be seen below.

blassy · 14 December 2011, 12:57 AM

Find that the lume and pearl go a darker patina with the 16800's more than most other watches. Not sure why though.

DiamondJack · 14 December 2011, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by blassy

Find that the lume and pearl go a darker patina with the 16800's more than most other watches. Not sure why though.

Agreed and I believe it is to do with tritium content but either way I really like it. Mine was the first with the gloss dial which has also gone matte, presumably from tritium reaction over the years, and as such the orange lume really stands out. Hence the reason i wanted to accentuate it even more

But I have read that the longer the watch has been hidden away, the more noticable the tritium reaction is on the colour of the lume. I know for a fact from the previous owner that mine spent most of its 26 year life locked away.....

Onikage · 14 December 2011, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by blassy

Find that the lume and pearl go a darker patina with the 16800's more than most other watches. Not sure why though.

I've read that they go lighter again when worn regularly and kept out of the dark. I think patina is special since modern watches will never get it as Rolex will never make another watch with the outlawed tritium lume.

Onikage · 14 December 2011, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DiamondJack

Agreed and I believe it is to do with tritium content but either way I really like it. Mine was the first with the gloss dial which has also gone matte, presumably from tritium reaction over the years, and as such the orange lume really stands out. Hence the reason i wanted to accentuate it even more

But I have read that the longer the watch has been hidden away, the more noticable the tritium reaction is on the colour of the lume. I know for a fact from the previous owner that mine spent most of its 26 year life locked away.....

You've certainly brought it back to life again. One of the most unique, coolest looking Subs I've seen yet.

DiamondJack · 14 December 2011, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

You've certainly brought it back to life again. One of the most unique, coolest looking Subs I've seen yet.

Thanks and I really appreciate your comments

I have also read differing views on the colour change going forward but given it took 26 years to get to this colour, I think it will take quite some time to change back if, indeed, it ever does. Also, as I rotate all my watches, it still only sees daylight every few weeks or so

dysondiver · 14 December 2011, 04:45 AM

love the darker lume pattina,,,, great watches .

Onikage · 14 December 2011, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DiamondJack

Thanks and I really appreciate your comments

I have also read differing views on the colour change going forward but given it took 26 years to get to this colour, I think it will take quite some time to change back if, indeed, it ever does. Also, as I rotate all my watches, it still only sees daylight every few weeks or so

Well it has to stay matching the strap!

12 December 2011, 10:45 AM	#1
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12 December 2011, 01:39 PM	#5
John in MA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 862	Haven't had a chance to take my own pics yet but this is the seller's, ebruener's. Just got it two weeks ago.

12 December 2011, 09:26 PM	#8
blassy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Chris Location: Canada Watch: 116610 LN, 16800 Posts: 863	New to me and loving it. Attached Images

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DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	Here's mine Attached Images

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14 December 2011, 12:57 AM	#15
blassy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Chris Location: Canada Watch: 116610 LN, 16800 Posts: 863	Find that the lume and pearl go a darker patina with the 16800's more than most other watches. Not sure why though.

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dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	love the darker lume pattina,,,, great watches .

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