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sub2004 · 23 September 2007, 09:05 AM

Guys

I was looking on the forum pic gallery and one of our members has a newer lighter blue dial (BlueSub71) which was bought at the same time the dials changed. Compare this to the darker dial pics of my sub which follows. I think you will get the idea of the differing colors. I have taken my pics from many angles but still get the same deep blue hue, the camera doesnt do it justice, with the naked eye, my sub dial is almost purplish. The new TT Blue subs are lighter blue. The difference is more marked if you look at both dials with the naked eye.

I guess it doesnt make a difference, just a matetr of preference, but wonder why there is a difference in blue dials?? ceramic bezel coming out or maybe its hard to control the colour on the production line of the dials and could be a batch??

In fact, the latest batch of TT Blues that ia have seen (my AD had 3 new ones come in) were even more lighter then the first pic dial.

SPACE-DWELLER · 23 September 2007, 09:29 AM

Well, IMHO the differences in the hue of the blue have nothing to do with a ceramic bezel that might come on the Sub Date.

Rolex has had much trouble getting colours bonded to the current ceramic bezel already since Rolex couldn't bond the red and blue of a coming Pepsi ceramic bezel. It is said that Rolex had finally managed to do so, but it would come before next year.

Rolex might have got the hang of making and all-blue bezel in ceramic but frankly I don't think so.

The colour variations are more likely just the result of light conditions since the blue changes its looks according to which light you hold it in. Also, some of the OLD blue dial of TT Sub simply fade in the sun. Yes, I do know that those in the pics are new ones, but still the blue seems proned to change by time.

daunwaun · 23 September 2007, 02:39 PM

Great Info Bo as always and i think the camera and lighting may have something to do with the differences in colour

EvEr34 · 23 September 2007, 09:09 PM

So is this supposedly "new" blue a myth or will we start seeing it soon.

Blue Bull · 23 September 2007, 09:16 PM

Don,saw the diffeence at the AD,comparing the darker blued ones with the newest batch of lighter blued ones.If he says it more powdery blue,it is.

LMP · 23 September 2007, 11:52 PM

The lighter blue and the darker blue have coexisted for quite some time.

Blue Bull · 24 September 2007, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by LMP

The lighter blue and the darker blue have coexisted for quite some time.

??????

sub2004 · 24 September 2007, 06:50 AM

Ah BlueBull, thanks for supporting me on this one.

Yep now that i think of it, the dial is "powdery blue".

Interesting.

Cheers

blv · 24 September 2007, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Rolex might have got the hang of making and all-blue bezel in ceramic but frankly I don't think so.

They've done it, Bo

SPACE-DWELLER · 24 September 2007, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blv

They've done it, Bo

I meant ROLEX! Not the Clownmaster II!

Anyway, you are quite right!

Blue Bull · 24 September 2007, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by blv

They've done it, Bo

How anyone can spend $$$$$ on that thing defies logic.

To Rolex for that one !!

23 September 2007, 09:05 AM	#1
sub2004 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Pacific Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 643	TT Blue Dials Guys I was looking on the forum pic gallery and one of our members has a newer lighter blue dial (BlueSub71) which was bought at the same time the dials changed. Compare this to the darker dial pics of my sub which follows. I think you will get the idea of the differing colors. I have taken my pics from many angles but still get the same deep blue hue, the camera doesnt do it justice, with the naked eye, my sub dial is almost purplish. The new TT Blue subs are lighter blue. The difference is more marked if you look at both dials with the naked eye. I guess it doesnt make a difference, just a matetr of preference, but wonder why there is a difference in blue dials?? ceramic bezel coming out or maybe its hard to control the colour on the production line of the dials and could be a batch?? In fact, the latest batch of TT Blues that ia have seen (my AD had 3 new ones come in) were even more lighter then the first pic dial. Attached Images Last edited by sub2004; 23 September 2007 at 09:19 AM.. Reason: acknowledging photo of member and addons

23 September 2007, 09:29 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Well, IMHO the differences in the hue of the blue have nothing to do with a ceramic bezel that might come on the Sub Date. Rolex has had much trouble getting colours bonded to the current ceramic bezel already since Rolex couldn't bond the red and blue of a coming Pepsi ceramic bezel. It is said that Rolex had finally managed to do so, but it would come before next year. Rolex might have got the hang of making and all-blue bezel in ceramic but frankly I don't think so. The colour variations are more likely just the result of light conditions since the blue changes its looks according to which light you hold it in. Also, some of the OLD blue dial of TT Sub simply fade in the sun. Yes, I do know that those in the pics are new ones, but still the blue seems proned to change by time. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

23 September 2007, 02:39 PM	#3
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	Great Info Bo as always and i think the camera and lighting may have something to do with the differences in colour __________________ DAUNWAUN

23 September 2007, 09:09 PM	#4
EvEr34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,909	So is this supposedly "new" blue a myth or will we start seeing it soon.

23 September 2007, 09:16 PM	#5
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Don,saw the diffeence at the AD,comparing the darker blued ones with the newest batch of lighter blued ones.If he says it more powdery blue,it is.

23 September 2007, 11:52 PM	#6
LMP "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Lawson Location: Santa Fe, NM Watch: GMT's, Subs, OQ's Posts: 152	The lighter blue and the darker blue have coexisted for quite some time.

24 September 2007, 06:50 AM	#8
sub2004 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Pacific Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 643	Ah BlueBull, thanks for supporting me on this one. Yep now that i think of it, the dial is "powdery blue". Interesting. Cheers

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