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ravenhome777 · 6 March 2019, 02:35 PM

Did Rolex still use tritium in 1982? When did they stop using tritium?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqd63gGRICc

Hub6152 · 6 March 2019, 02:41 PM

Yep. Tritium phased out in the very late 90’s.

dat_watch · 6 March 2019, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ravenhome777

Did Rolex still use tritium in 1982? When did they stop using tritium?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqd63gGRICc

I think the question you meant to ask was not related tritium but rather: when did they shift from matte dial to WG surrounds?

I believe the first 5513 w/ WG appeared in 1983. I'm not sure if there was some sort of a transitional period but in any case a matte dial in 1982 watch does not sound odd.

enginerd · 7 March 2019, 01:05 AM

As a '82 birth year fellow, I've been looking for the perfect matte dial 1665 or 16660. Unfortunately my wallet does not agree with my tastes. I may have to settle on a 16800, but those are getting a bit out of hand as well. Luckily I have some newer models that could hit the chopping block if I find THE ONE.

Happy hunting.

BlackOnyx · 7 March 2019, 04:02 AM

tritium ended in 1998.

16750 / 5513 / 16800(0) changed from matt dial to glossy with white gold surroundings depending on model, around 1982/1983/1984

6 March 2019, 02:35 PM	#1
ravenhome777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: toledo Posts: 392	1982 Rolex have tritium dial? Did Rolex still use tritium in 1982? When did they stop using tritium? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqd63gGRICc

6 March 2019, 02:41 PM	#2
Hub6152 Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 893	Yep. Tritium phased out in the very late 90’s.

7 March 2019, 01:05 AM	#4
enginerd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Nathan Location: Denver, CO Watch: Too many Posts: 1,008	As a '82 birth year fellow, I've been looking for the perfect matte dial 1665 or 16660. Unfortunately my wallet does not agree with my tastes. I may have to settle on a 16800, but those are getting a bit out of hand as well. Luckily I have some newer models that could hit the chopping block if I find THE ONE. Happy hunting.

7 March 2019, 04:02 AM	#5
BlackOnyx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 51	tritium ended in 1998. 16750 / 5513 / 16800(0) changed from matt dial to glossy with white gold surroundings depending on model, around 1982/1983/1984

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