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pablofields · 4 March 2009, 12:14 PM

Question in light (pardon the pun) of this part of Tool's thread starter:

"(Super)Luminova:

A Japanese invention from the company Nemoto, the non radio-active substance, Luminova, was introduced in 1998 when Tritium was (at least widely) banned. Time spans for the use of Luminoa is:

a) 1998 - 2000: Dials (again) marked "SWISS" at 6 o' clock

b) 2000 - : Dials marked "SWISS MADE" at 6 o' clock."

All of the replacement Lume dials I have seen on 1655 Orange Hands are marked "Swiss" rather than "Swiss Made". Does this mean the 'modern' 1655 replacement dials were all made between 1998-2000? And if so does that suggest Rolex might not continue producing replacements if and when this supply runs out?

4 March 2009, 12:14 PM	#29
pablofields "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SF East Bay Posts: 584	follow up question Question in light (pardon the pun) of this part of Tool's thread starter: "(Super)Luminova: A Japanese invention from the company Nemoto, the non radio-active substance, Luminova, was introduced in 1998 when Tritium was (at least widely) banned. Time spans for the use of Luminoa is: a) 1998 - 2000: Dials (again) marked "SWISS" at 6 o' clock b) 2000 - : Dials marked "SWISS MADE" at 6 o' clock." All of the replacement Lume dials I have seen on 1655 Orange Hands are marked "Swiss" rather than "Swiss Made". Does this mean the 'modern' 1655 replacement dials were all made between 1998-2000? And if so does that suggest Rolex might not continue producing replacements if and when this supply runs out?