Explorer II 16570 question

[acctsui]

Hello would like to know a bit more about my white explorer II I purchased back in 1999, there is only a 'Swiss' designation on the bottom of my dial but I've seen all other recent rolex models having the 'Swiss Made' designation on their dials, I got it from an AD in Hong Kong and it has been with the RSC for servicing so I know it's authentic but what is the difference? Thanks.

[DSJ]

Does it say Swiss T25? If so, it's a tritium dial. Some photos of your watch would help us help you.

[Jocke]

Originally Posted by acctsui

Hello would like to know a bit more about my white explorer II I purchased back in 1999, there is only a 'Swiss' designation on the bottom of my dial but I've seen all other recent rolex models having the 'Swiss Made' designation on their dials, I got it from an AD in Hong Kong and it has been with the RSC for servicing so I know it's authentic but what is the difference? Thanks.

It´s ok, I guess it´s a U serial. The first Luminovas says only SWISS. Then at the A serial it says SWISS MADE.

So that sounds ok for a 1999 Exp II.

Jocke

[Tools]

Rolex changed over from Tritium to Luminova in 1998 and 1999. The first Luminova dials in 1998 said just Swiss at the bottom, and the following watches said Swiss Made..

Also, the first service replacements for early Tritium dials only said Swiss at the bottom.

My guess is that you have an original Luminova 1998 dial..

[Timber Loftis]

My Expy II is from 1999 and just says Swiss.

[Jocke]

Originally Posted by Timber Loftis

My Expy II is from 1999 and just says Swiss.

That must be a fake.
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It´s on the wrong arm.

Jocke

[Timber Loftis]

Originally Posted by Jocke

It´s on the wrong arm.
Jocke

LOL!

Lefties of the world, untie!!!

[dotcomakazee]

I'm with you, Jocke! IMO, watches are for the right hand ONLY. But that's just me (and Jocke).

[acctsui]

Good on ya, that question has haunted me for years,,,, until I found this website,,, yeah mine one looks exactly like Timber's,, except in white,, thanks again!

[profjohn]

Mine is a 98/9 'A' series Exp II beginning with 3, it has a SwissT<25 dial. If 'A' should be newer than 'U' , is this normal?

[Tools]

Originally Posted by profjohn

Mine is a 98/9 'A' series Exp II beginning with 3, it has a SwissT<25 dial. If 'A' should be newer than 'U' , is this normal?

U, A, and P were all made concurrently in '97 through '99. U started a bit earlier in 1996, and A and P extended a bit longer into 2000,

So, yes, it is possible to have an "A" with Tritium from 1997, built before a "U" with Luminova built in 1998. I'll bet your "A" with tritium was actually manufactured in late 1997.

To add to this mix, I have a "T" model GMT from 1997 with Trit.. So, clearly T's lingered into this mix with U's and A's for at least that long.

[profjohn]

Interesting stuff, Larry. From the code on my bracelet (X4), I believe mine would have left the factory in Apr 1999. I'm quite pleased I have one of the last to get a T dial.

[redshirt1957]

Originally Posted by Timber Loftis

Lefties of the world, untie!!!

[f16570]

Worth knowing. Thanks for posting this.