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Old 13 February 2024, 05:28 PM   #1
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"Swiss" Only Dials

Dear forum members,

I have always read that "Swiss" only dials were produced between the years 1998 and 1999. I have noticed a few watches online from very reputable sources claiming to be from 1997 or 2000 with this type of dial.

Does anyone know if could be possible? Thank you in advance for your collaboration :)
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Old 13 February 2024, 08:58 PM   #2
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Year definition is somewhat spurious..... I think like pinning a tail on a donkey!

Broadly A and U serial, and service dials of course.
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Old 14 February 2024, 05:29 AM   #3
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I have always read that "Swiss" only dials were produced between the years 1998 and 1999. I have noticed a few watches online from very reputable sources claiming to be from 1997 or 2000 with this type of dial.

Does anyone know if could be possible? Thank you in advance for your collaboration :)
It is not always possible to date a watch to 1997 or 2000 using Internet Charts, they are only an estimate and so one should actually research dating claims.

"Swiss" only dials were the first generation of Luminova dials and there is always carry over, Rolex never started and stopped anything by calendar year or by serial number.
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Old 14 February 2024, 05:58 AM   #4
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"Swiss" only dials were the first generation of Luminova dials ...
Don't forget the "tritinova" dials. :-)
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