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5 March 2012, 07:04 AM
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Silver date wheels....
What is the history/time frame for use of the silver date wheel versus the later white ones in GMT Master's, Subs and datejusts?
I am a bit confused as to when one should or should not expect to find them in a watch. Thanks
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5 March 2012, 11:44 AM
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My '81 16660 Sea Dweller has the silver/ light gray date wheel. I'm not sure on the models or years these were used.
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6 March 2012, 12:14 AM
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My 1969 Submariner 1680 has one. I've heard even the very first Rolex 16750s had them, mine is from 1981-ish and has white (could have been replaced)
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6 March 2012, 06:02 AM
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 my 1675 from 1963-63 has a silver wheel. |
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6 March 2012, 10:57 PM
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mid eighties Tudor 76100
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7 March 2012, 12:03 AM
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I believe Silver date wheels were fased out in the very early 80s. Any Sub, GMT and Exp before that time, should have a silver date wheel with flat top threes. Some silver date wheels were replaced to white ones during service visits to Rolex SCs so finding a true vintage collector's piece means finding a watch from that time where the date wheel is still silver.
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7 March 2012, 12:31 AM
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