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joere · 30 June 2013, 12:43 AM

I have a U series 14060 from about 1997 with, I assume, original dial, SWISS T<25. Should be one of the last tritium versions. It does glow very faintly at all times but also glows much brighter after charging with a bright light, though not for very long. Is this normal for a later tritium dial? The pearl does glow much brighter after a charge, and much longer. Did Rolex ever use luminova bezel inserts towards the end of tritium production watches?

Tools · 30 June 2013, 12:45 AM

Sounds like the insert has been changed to a later Luminova version..

ecsub44 · 30 June 2013, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Sounds like the insert has been changed to a later Luminova version..

+1

I have a U Serial 14060 with a replacement bezel...sounds very similar to yours.

joere · 30 June 2013, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ecsub44

+1

I have a U Serial 14060 with a replacement bezel...sounds very similar to yours.

Ecsub, does your tritium dial brighten after a charge? Also, does your watch have the LEC? Mine does.

PunkJr · 30 June 2013, 08:42 AM

Yes, the trit dils will glow after a charge from light for a short period. The tritium doesn't glow but stimulates the phosphors that glow. Light will also stimulate the phosphors.

30 June 2013, 12:43 AM	#1
joere "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: usa Posts: 36	Do late tritium dials glow brighter after charge? I have a U series 14060 from about 1997 with, I assume, original dial, SWISS T<25. Should be one of the last tritium versions. It does glow very faintly at all times but also glows much brighter after charging with a bright light, though not for very long. Is this normal for a later tritium dial? The pearl does glow much brighter after a charge, and much longer. Did Rolex ever use luminova bezel inserts towards the end of tritium production watches?

30 June 2013, 12:45 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,646	Sounds like the insert has been changed to a later Luminova version.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

30 June 2013, 08:42 AM	#5
PunkJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Adelaide Watch: 14060 Sub Posts: 332	Yes, the trit dils will glow after a charge from light for a short period. The tritium doesn't glow but stimulates the phosphors that glow. Light will also stimulate the phosphors.

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