Quick Rolex 1680 Submariner dial question

[mattb46]

Hi All

I am thinking of buying this watch on ebay but am not sure whether it has an original tritium dial or a later service luminova one. The dial markers are slightly creamy but its difficult to tell with this kind of studio shot. I have asked the seller but they are based in Germany so my question may be lost in translation.

I like the patina of a slightly aged tritium dial so would be disappointed if this dial is a white luminova one which I assume would also affect its value.

Any informed opinions would be most gratefully received.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252898489649?_trksid=p20...

Thanks chaps

[traffman]

Just spotted this , i have the later transitional 16800 , it has the original dial.

I think , the one you were looking at has the later service dial? The lume looks washed out.

I would hang back for something with more of the honey/malteser coloured dial.

Looked nice , love a plexi.

[traffman]

Oh theres one on Blowers , but the price is adjusted accordingly.

[HaiKarate]

Although the listing has ended is it not obvious with the T<25 font at the 6 o'clock? Also severe bracelet stretching going on there too.

[coldsnap]

Service insert? otherwise looked good to me.

Edited by coldsnap on Saturday 6th May 15:45

[mattb46]

Thanks all. It transpires it has had a service dial and hands, both replaced around 2012. Whilst it may be a tritium dial it is too modern for what Im after so have decided to pass. Thanks again for the advice and coments