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jets · 9 November 2020, 03:55 AM

I have a GMTII LN with a stick dial. Great watch but for whatever reason it came from Rolex with blue Chromalight handset rather than green Superluminova. It’s a 2008-2009 V-serial. Part of me doesn’t care and the other part doesn’t care that much either. Curious to know what you would do?

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fskywalker · 9 November 2020, 03:58 AM

You are the original owner / bought it new like that?

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jets · 9 November 2020, 04:01 AM

No I’m not the original owner. RSC has no record of any service on it. Also had my AD watchmaker look it over. He said he’s seen a few mixups like this in the past so not unheard of.

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dpt.calvin · 9 November 2020, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jets

Part of me doesn’t care and the other part doesn’t care that much either.

Sounds like you don’t care.

I’ve seen this a couple times. Up to you really. I’d leave as is.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=568812

spoilsofwar01 · 9 November 2020, 04:06 AM

I'm Liking the mix up, How long did it take for you to notice it? personally, I'd run it past Rolex and ask them to advise as to their thoughts, errors do happen but surprised it happened at this level.

dpt.calvin · 9 November 2020, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by spoilsofwar01

I'm Liking the mix up, How long did it take for you to notice it? personally, I'd run it past Rolex and ask them to advise as to their thoughts, errors do happen but surprised it happened at this level.

What level is that? Rolex level? Don’t forget that they are still mass produced, despite their scarcity in the AD display cases. Plenty of examples of modern Rolex errors on the forum.

GarbanzoNegro · 9 November 2020, 04:13 AM

After more than 15 years with my green lume Explorer, I’d love to have a blue lume. Therefore, I’d ask to replace (if possible under warranty, ay no cost or similar) the dial.

Lume is important for me, since I wear my watch during the night.

jets · 9 November 2020, 04:14 AM

My watchmaker thought it was no big deal in other words why mess with it. I sort of like the change up. I noticed it not long after I got it, I knew 100% it was genuine and an error of sorts. I’d read about this kind of thing but never seen it until I got this.

It’s perfect as eventually my son may ask me for it when he’s a man. He was born in 2009.

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Polarexplorerii · 9 November 2020, 04:16 AM

I would have it fixed but thats me..

AK797 · 9 November 2020, 04:18 AM

Looks a bit Omega-ey for me.

spikep · 9 November 2020, 04:20 AM

I’d fix it. Less questions down the road if ever sell etc

kctt · 9 November 2020, 04:32 AM

I would fix it, only because it looks strange.

jrs146 · 9 November 2020, 04:35 AM

The hands must have been replaced at some point. A V serial was before the blue lume. Since RAC has no records it must have been swapped elsewhere.

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214270Explorer · 9 November 2020, 05:28 AM

Parts were changed. No biggie. In fact I kinda like it.

vh2k · 9 November 2020, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 214270Explorer

Parts were changed.

Most likely. I love how people just assume Rolex was responsible for a “mix up.”

It’s a used watch... and apparently not original.

Ivan Drago · 9 November 2020, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jrs146

The hands must have been replaced at some point. A V serial was before the blue lume. Since RAC has no records it must have been swapped elsewhere.

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Danny83 · 9 November 2020, 05:54 AM

I would say just leave it

jets · 9 November 2020, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jrs146

The hands must have been replaced at some point. A V serial was before the blue lume. Since RAC has no records it must have been swapped elsewhere.

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Smurf and YG sub was released in 2008. They came with blue lume.

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jrs146 · 9 November 2020, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jets

Smurf and YG sub was released in 2008. They came with blue lume.

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I’m pretty sure blue lume didn’t hit the 116710 until after V serial. I want to say like late G or random.

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jets · 9 November 2020, 06:24 AM

Yes it wasn’t switched to blue for years that’s for sure.

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garyk · 9 November 2020, 06:25 AM

Omg, cool error!!

GWL2 · 9 November 2020, 06:49 AM

I would leave as is. Looks unique this way and kind of cool

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HORNBLOWER · 9 November 2020, 07:42 AM

The hands were changed at some stage. If I knew the new hands were genuine Rolex I would not have a problem. If I were not sure they were genuine Rolex I would have them changed for originals. It's fine if you bought it new from an A.D ( direct and unaltered from Rolex) but if you decide to sell or trade in the future the potential buyer may not be so convinced of it's authenticity. I would get if sorted now and be finished with the potential concern.

jets · 9 November 2020, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by HORNBLOWER

The hands were changed at some stage. If I knew the new hands were genuine Rolex I would not have a problem. If I were not sure they were genuine Rolex I would have them changed for originals. It's fine if you bought it new from an A.D ( direct and unaltered from Rolex) but if you decide to sell or trade in the future the potential buyer may not be so convinced of it's authenticity. I would get if sorted now and be finished with the potential concern.

Good points. I thought about getting a proper handset just in case.

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chippie · 9 November 2020, 08:17 AM

Im no expert but it would alert me if i was looking to purchase a miss matched dial/handset.
If you have concerns now, put it to bed and change it worries over.

joli160 · 9 November 2020, 08:30 AM

Change it, not original

Brian Page · 9 November 2020, 08:32 AM

I like it leave it

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Nikrnic · 9 November 2020, 08:42 AM

I doubt it came that way new.

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Texas4ever · 9 November 2020, 09:11 AM

I would leave it...something unique

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GMT Aviator · 9 November 2020, 06:20 PM

Leave it. It’s better that way IMHO.

9 November 2020, 03:55 AM	#1
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	Should I ‘Fix’ This? I have a GMTII LN with a stick dial. Great watch but for whatever reason it came from Rolex with blue Chromalight handset rather than green Superluminova. It’s a 2008-2009 V-serial. Part of me doesn’t care and the other part doesn’t care that much either. Curious to know what you would do? Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

9 November 2020, 03:58 AM	#2
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,181	You are the original owner / bought it new like that? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

9 November 2020, 04:01 AM	#3
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	No I’m not the original owner. RSC has no record of any service on it. Also had my AD watchmaker look it over. He said he’s seen a few mixups like this in the past so not unheard of. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

9 November 2020, 04:06 AM	#5
spoilsofwar01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: "H" Location: England Watch: ing Rainclouds Posts: 1,439	live with it. I'm Liking the mix up, How long did it take for you to notice it? personally, I'd run it past Rolex and ask them to advise as to their thoughts, errors do happen but surprised it happened at this level. __________________ "H" 5513 Submariner 1968 114270 Explorer 2005 Smiths W10 1968 Tissot Seastar 2011

9 November 2020, 04:13 AM	#7
GarbanzoNegro "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 448	Should I ‘Fix’ This? After more than 15 years with my green lume Explorer, I’d love to have a blue lume. Therefore, I’d ask to replace (if possible under warranty, ay no cost or similar) the dial. Lume is important for me, since I wear my watch during the night.

9 November 2020, 04:14 AM	#8
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	Should I ‘Fix’ This? My watchmaker thought it was no big deal in other words why mess with it. I sort of like the change up. I noticed it not long after I got it, I knew 100% it was genuine and an error of sorts. I’d read about this kind of thing but never seen it until I got this. It’s perfect as eventually my son may ask me for it when he’s a man. He was born in 2009. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

9 November 2020, 04:16 AM	#9
Polarexplorerii "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SA,TX Watch: 16570,BLNR,116610 Posts: 2,241	I would have it fixed but thats me..

9 November 2020, 04:18 AM	#10
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Looks a bit Omega-ey for me.

9 November 2020, 04:20 AM	#11
spikep "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 🇺🇸 Posts: 537	I’d fix it. Less questions down the road if ever sell etc __________________ 16610 LN, 16610 LV, 126610 LV, 126622 Rhodium, 126710 BLRO jubilee, 126710 BLRO oyster, 126719 Meteorite, 116710 BLNR, 126711 CHNR, 126715 CHNR, 326934 BLACK, 326934 GREEN, 216570 BLACK, 116500LN WHITE, 116500LN BLACK, 126710 VTNR jubilee

9 November 2020, 04:32 AM	#12
kctt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Melbourne Watch: AP Diver/SD/GMTIIc Posts: 228	I would fix it, only because it looks strange. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 16600, Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver, Omega Seamaster Professional, Tudor Pelagos 25600TB, Tudor Black Bay Dark, Zenith Defy Classic IG: @idighorology

9 November 2020, 04:35 AM	#13
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Should I ‘Fix’ This? The hands must have been replaced at some point. A V serial was before the blue lume. Since RAC has no records it must have been swapped elsewhere. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

9 November 2020, 05:28 AM	#14
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	Parts were changed. No biggie. In fact I kinda like it. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

9 November 2020, 05:54 AM	#17
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	I would say just leave it

9 November 2020, 06:24 AM	#20
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	Should I ‘Fix’ This? Yes it wasn’t switched to blue for years that’s for sure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

9 November 2020, 06:25 AM	#21
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,749	Omg, cool error!! __________________

9 November 2020, 06:49 AM	#22
GWL2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Columbus Watch: 116610ln, 116710ln Posts: 873	I would leave as is. Looks unique this way and kind of cool Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 November 2020, 07:42 AM	#23
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	The hands were changed at some stage. If I knew the new hands were genuine Rolex I would not have a problem. If I were not sure they were genuine Rolex I would have them changed for originals. It's fine if you bought it new from an A.D ( direct and unaltered from Rolex) but if you decide to sell or trade in the future the potential buyer may not be so convinced of it's authenticity. I would get if sorted now and be finished with the potential concern.

9 November 2020, 08:17 AM	#25
chippie "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: uk Watch: SD 43 Posts: 28	Im no expert but it would alert me if i was looking to purchase a miss matched dial/handset. If you have concerns now, put it to bed and change it worries over.

9 November 2020, 08:30 AM	#26
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,758	Change it, not original __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

9 November 2020, 08:32 AM	#27
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,624	I like it leave it Sent from my SM-N986U1 using Tapatalk

9 November 2020, 08:42 AM	#28
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	I doubt it came that way new. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

9 November 2020, 09:11 AM	#29
Texas4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Texas Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 132	I would leave it...something unique Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 November 2020, 06:20 PM	#30
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	Leave it. It’s better that way IMHO.

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