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RBK79 · 27 October 2013, 04:32 AM

I am on the hunt for a matt dial 16750.

If I want one with yellow lume, not white (I believe this is on the earlier models) what is the proper way to communicate that? Are those called the markers, indexes, or something else?

And who has one to sell me?

T.S.Eliot · 27 October 2013, 04:48 AM

The early ones have what is called the matte dial with tritium markers. The best of old and new

RBK79 · 27 October 2013, 04:56 AM

Thanks T.S. Eliot.

03cobraa · 27 October 2013, 05:16 AM

The matte dial watches could have tritium markers that have turned a
little yellow, or they still could be white/ off white.
PM sent on a 16750.

springer · 27 October 2013, 05:39 AM

Robert, any of the tritum dial markers/plots from the 16750's, either matte or gold surround markers, can turn cream, yellow or brown.

The correct way to refer to it is yellow "plots," yellow "markers" or "marker plots." Most 16750's have a white or cream finish to the marker plots. You won't find too many that have yellowed but they do show up at times.

RBK79 · 27 October 2013, 05:54 AM

Thanks guys. I really like the yellow look.

27 October 2013, 04:32 AM	#1
RBK79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Posts: 34	16750 Question I am on the hunt for a matt dial 16750. If I want one with yellow lume, not white (I believe this is on the earlier models) what is the proper way to communicate that? Are those called the markers, indexes, or something else? And who has one to sell me?

27 October 2013, 04:48 AM	#2
T.S.Eliot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: K Location: KSA Watch: aholic Posts: 1,499	The early ones have what is called the matte dial with tritium markers. The best of old and new Attached Images __________________ "Phlebas the Phoenician, a fortnight dead, / Forgot the cry of gulls, and the deep seas swell / And the profit and loss. / A current under sea / Picked his bones in whispers. / As he rose and fell / He passed the stages of his age and youth / Entering the whirlpool. / Gentile or Jew / O you who turn the wheel and look to windward, / Consider Phlebas, who was once handsome and tall as you." Cheers, K

27 October 2013, 05:16 AM	#4
03cobraa "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Kelly Location: In the Bluegrass Watch: 116610LN Posts: 550	The matte dial watches could have tritium markers that have turned a little yellow, or they still could be white/ off white. PM sent on a 16750. __________________ SubC 116610LN, DJ 16014, GMT16750 pepsi Matte, Explorer II 16570 Polar V, Sea Dweller 16600, Sub 14060 More to come! "Too many watches, too little time"!

27 October 2013, 05:39 AM	#5
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Robert, any of the tritum dial markers/plots from the 16750's, either matte or gold surround markers, can turn cream, yellow or brown. The correct way to refer to it is yellow "plots," yellow "markers" or "marker plots." Most 16750's have a white or cream finish to the marker plots. You won't find too many that have yellowed but they do show up at times. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

27 October 2013, 04:56 AM	#3
RBK79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Posts: 34	Thanks T.S. Eliot.

27 October 2013, 05:54 AM	#6
RBK79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Posts: 34	Thanks guys. I really like the yellow look.

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