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Gaijin · 3 October 2007, 02:37 PM

I was at my AD the other day and had on the my TT Blue Sub bought new about 6 months ago. My AD had a brand new TT Blue Sub in the display case.

Someone here before had mentioned a slight hue color difference in the blue on the dial on the most recent TT Blue Subs.

Nobody at the AD believed me until we compared them. It was an obvious difference. On the newer ones the blue shade is slightly lighter.

Anybody else seen this yet?

Blue Bull · 3 October 2007, 02:40 PM

Don,mentioned it originally.Arent you glad you bought your Blue 6 months ago ? I sure am happy with mine !!!

Gaijin · 3 October 2007, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Bull

Don,mentioned it originally.Arent you glad you bought your Blue 6 months ago ? I sure am happy with mine !!!

Definitely. We all were in agreement that the older hue is much more beautiful than the newer color.

chris_nor_cal · 3 October 2007, 04:15 PM

pics!?

JJ Irani · 3 October 2007, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KansaiVet

I was at my AD the other day and had on the my TT Blue Sub bought new about 6 months ago. My AD had a brand new TT Blue Sub in the display case.

Someone here before had mentioned a slight hue color difference in the blue on the dial on the most recent TT Blue Subs.

Nobody at the AD believed me until we compared them. It was an obvious difference. On the newer ones the blue shade is slightly lighter.

Anybody else seen this yet?

Agreed, Tom.

My friend, Don (sub2004) was the first one to notice this when he went to Mansors to pick up his own TT Blue Sub a couple of weeks ago.

Fortunately, he had a choice and picked up the darker shade of blue. I noticed that the newer ones have a lighter shade now. Not bad, but I prefer mine.

Cheers - JJ

Downing · 3 October 2007, 04:19 PM

I've seen both the darker and lighter shades of blue. As always, it's a matter of personal taste. Personally, they both look great to me.

frostie · 3 October 2007, 05:40 PM

I didn't realise the colour difference

Robb · 3 October 2007, 07:51 PM

I would love to see a side by side comparison!!!

Chris B · 3 October 2007, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Robb

I would love to see a side by side comparison!!!

Agreed, I know some of the older blue sub dials faded to give a kinda indigo effect & these were semi sought after at one time, but I must admit I do love the blue of my 16613 & doubt if I'd ever want it to be any lighter.

frostie · 3 October 2007, 11:43 PM

And people having pics of the watches for a side by side comparison?

CEG · 4 October 2007, 01:16 AM

So which will mine be if it comes (tomorrow) !? We shall see.....

Gaijin · 4 October 2007, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Robb

I would love to see a side by side comparison!!!

I'll try and take a pic next time I am at the AD.

SPACE-DWELLER · 4 October 2007, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by KansaiVet

Nobody at the AD believed me until we compared them. It was an obvious difference. On the newer ones the blue shade is slightly lighter.

Anybody else seen this yet?

Okay, now I believe it then!

Sad that Rolex changed that blue!

SSD · 4 October 2007, 05:18 AM

I don't know what the new blue looks like, but IMO the original color was perfect. Does anyone know, then, if both colors may be comming out of Geneva simultaneously? Different dial machinery or different version?

JJ Irani · 4 October 2007, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SSD

I don't know what the new blue looks like, but IMO the original color was perfect. Does anyone know, then, if both colors may be comming out of Geneva simultaneously? Different dial machinery or different version?

Possibly different elves with new colour shades from Dulux!!

daunwaun · 4 October 2007, 08:38 AM

anyone have any pics of the new colour?

LMP · 4 October 2007, 03:22 PM

My local AD says that his Rolex represenative told him today that there is supposed to be only one color dial for both the TT blue and the YG blue subs, but the color varies by manufacturing lot.

3 October 2007, 02:37 PM	#1
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Color of new vs older TT Blue Sub Dials. I was at my AD the other day and had on the my TT Blue Sub bought new about 6 months ago. My AD had a brand new TT Blue Sub in the display case. Someone here before had mentioned a slight hue color difference in the blue on the dial on the most recent TT Blue Subs. Nobody at the AD believed me until we compared them. It was an obvious difference. On the newer ones the blue shade is slightly lighter. Anybody else seen this yet?

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Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	I've seen both the darker and lighter shades of blue. As always, it's a matter of personal taste. Personally, they both look great to me. __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

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LMP "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Lawson Location: Santa Fe, NM Watch: GMT's, Subs, OQ's Posts: 152	My local AD says that his Rolex represenative told him today that there is supposed to be only one color dial for both the TT blue and the YG blue subs, but the color varies by manufacturing lot.

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