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Jocke · 17 August 2008, 02:50 AM

Just so simple as it sounds.

Jocke

f16570 · 17 August 2008, 02:53 AM

It might be iconic but not the best looking 4 hander.

Numismatist · 17 August 2008, 02:57 AM

Your photos are awesome, they make me want to buy whatever watch you've just photographed!

frostie · 17 August 2008, 03:32 AM

Jocke you should be working for rolex as a photographer

Or maybe you are a rolex insider and you are reading our posts and complaints here i knew it from the very beginning

karmatp · 17 August 2008, 03:33 AM

Another fantastic shot Jocke.

rmcarlton · 17 August 2008, 03:37 AM

Great Pic!

JJ Irani · 17 August 2008, 06:59 AM

SLS · 17 August 2008, 07:01 AM

Very nice Jocke!

~Scott

gtbike72 · 17 August 2008, 03:59 PM

Nice.

Z-Sub · 17 August 2008, 04:20 PM

shot Jocke

Lol-x · 17 August 2008, 05:33 PM

Excellent use of lighting, and clarity.

Just looking at the lume on the 12 marker, you can see a white outline.

I wonder if anyone knows if the dial is painted with white paint first before the luminous material (tritium) is applied to the surface of the dial

I'm just wondering why the edges of the luminous markers have that white outline

swatty · 17 August 2008, 06:55 PM

Another fantastic pic Jocke

CKay · 17 August 2008, 07:16 PM

You know what I noticed? It is either Rolex owners are brilliant photographers or Rolex watches are photogenic. This explains why Rolex watches are in such high demand doesn't it?

Tony-GB · 17 August 2008, 10:03 PM

Great pic Jocke

mike · 17 August 2008, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Excellent use of lighting, and clarity.

Just looking at the lume on the 12 marker, you can see a white outline.

I wonder if anyone knows if the dial is painted with white paint first before the luminous material (tritium) is applied to the surface of the dial

I'm just wondering why the edges of the luminous markers have that white outline

Good point Steve.

I've seen vintage Subs that have had the tritium scraped off due to flaking. Underneath are white plots upon which the tritium was placed. As some trit. indices "draw" these plots become visible.

mike · 17 August 2008, 10:33 PM

Jocke, you are the MASTER!!

scottjal · 17 August 2008, 10:38 PM

Amazing macro work.

Lol-x · 17 August 2008, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Good point Steve.

I've seen vintage Subs that have had the tritium scraped off due to flaking. Underneath are white plots upon which the tritium was placed. As some trit. indices "draw" these plots become visible.

Mmmm that is interesting mike, as recently I purchased a 1675 dial off e-scam and it has white as white hour markers (not luminova), but they are very thinly applied (flat) in appearance on the dial. Now if it was tritium...you would expect to see some patina effect. So I'm just wondering if the tritium has in fact been removed

The only thing is if the tritium was scraped off wouldn't you expect to see some kind of scaping marks on the dial

I don't know I've never taken off tritium before, maybe it comes off very easily

mike · 17 August 2008, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Mmmm that is interesting mike, as recently I purchased a 1675 dial off e-scam and it has white as white hour markers (not luminova), but they are very thinly applied (flat) in appearance on the dial. Now if it was tritium...you would expect to see some patina effect. So I'm just wondering if the tritium has in fact been removed

The only thing is if the tritium was scraped off wouldn't you expect to see some kind of scaping marks on the dial

I don't know I've never taken off tritium before, maybe it comes off very easily

Steve, "Scraped" was a bad choice of words. "Washed" might be more accurate.

Here's one posted on VFRs dial section that shows the result. Really looks kina nice.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/53956...ted+by+tomvox1

mickeydainish · 17 August 2008, 11:11 PM

nice Jocke...:-)

Lol-x · 17 August 2008, 11:12 PM

Thanks mike, well there you go, 'chemically washed' dial, that's a new one on me, I've never heard of that before, but I do like the results very much

mailman · 17 August 2008, 11:30 PM

Great pic Jocke

highroller · 17 August 2008, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

Jocke you should be working for rolex as a photographer

Or maybe you are a rolex insider and you are reading our posts and complaints here i knew it from the very beginning

X2

Blown Wide Open · 17 August 2008, 11:45 PM

Thank you for my new background Jocke!

PAtrick

Jocke · 17 August 2008, 11:50 PM

Thank you all.

Steve, I guess that it´s correct with the white painted fields at the dial. This dial is a
"SWISS-T<25" marked Luminova service dial.

Jocke

Lol-x · 18 August 2008, 04:55 PM

That's interesting Jocke because with the patina on your dial markers (cream) I would have sworn it was a tritium dial.

Maybe it is the lighting effect but I have never seen a luminova dial with the tiny white outline around the edge of the hour markers. Sure it isn't tritium

???

Tools · 19 August 2008, 03:14 AM

Great shot..

The increased size and magnification sure bring out details that we could never hope to see in everyday use of our watches....

Jocke · 19 August 2008, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

That's interesting Jocke because with the patina on your dial markers (cream) I would have sworn it was a tritium dial.

Maybe it is the lighting effect but I have never seen a luminova dial with the tiny white outline around the edge of the hour markers. Sure it isn't tritium

???

Yes I´m sure about the Luminova, here is the kit.

And of course a Luminova shot.

Jocke

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17 August 2008, 05:33 PM	#11
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,709	Excellent use of lighting, and clarity. Just looking at the lume on the 12 marker, you can see a white outline. I wonder if anyone knows if the dial is painted with white paint first before the luminous material (tritium) is applied to the surface of the dial I'm just wondering why the edges of the luminous markers have that white outline __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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swatty 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,416	Another fantastic pic Jocke

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CKay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 467	You know what I noticed? It is either Rolex owners are brilliant photographers or Rolex watches are photogenic. This explains why Rolex watches are in such high demand doesn't it?

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17 August 2008, 11:12 PM	#21
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,709	Thanks mike, well there you go, 'chemically washed' dial, that's a new one on me, I've never heard of that before, but I do like the results very much __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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Jocke 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,542	Thank you all. Steve, I guess that it´s correct with the white painted fields at the dial. This dial is a "SWISS-T<25" marked Luminova service dial. Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

18 August 2008, 04:55 PM	#26
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,709	That's interesting Jocke because with the patina on your dial markers (cream) I would have sworn it was a tritium dial. Maybe it is the lighting effect but I have never seen a luminova dial with the tiny white outline around the edge of the hour markers. Sure it isn't tritium ??? __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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