T Swiss T

Aug 15, 2023,14:54 PM
 

I see many versions of this watch with either " - SWISS - " or " T SWISS T " but confused about the meaning.  Late 60s 1019s should not be radium, but can't be tritium... so what is it on the hands and markers?  Love the brushed silver as well.

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Rolex Milgauss 1019 " Cern " dials: Basic or double signature?

 
 By: amanico : April 5th, 2017-13:54
A so called Cern dial is a dial without tritium indices and hands. The luminous material is replaced by a black material. Why? I don't have a serious answer. Here is the normal " Cern " dial ( Credit picture Roberto, I think ) And here, the double signatu...  

The watch probably doesn't need lume

 
 By: TheMadDruid : April 5th, 2017-14:12
since that CERN tunnel is so radioactive everything is lit up-people included.

LOL! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : April 5th, 2017-14:18

That's a real connoisseur reference

 
 By: Mike H : April 5th, 2017-14:27
It has always been underappreciated but surprisingly its price has always remained relatively at the same level. I don't like the modern version but I find this one quite appealing ! Best, Mike

Absolutely right + silver or black dial...

 
 By: Mike H : April 5th, 2017-14:34
...although for this latter question it is clear to me (just like for 6263 btw) with a clear choice for silver dial...

True but I would not pull the trigger on a even very nice black dial one, but...

 
 By: Mike H : April 5th, 2017-14:42
...not sure I could resist to a very nice silver dial one. I have nothing against a black dial on divers 5512, 5513, 1665, 1675... and all others but I don't know why I much prefer the silver dian on this one...

cern dial definitly [nt]

 
 By: psfparis : April 5th, 2017-22:58

Thanks, Pierre. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : April 5th, 2017-23:16

Double signature ..

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : April 5th, 2017-14:29
was never my cup of grappa on any watch but I must confess that Cern dial has it charm...reminding me of GP Chronometer HF

True ...ture...but I never stick anything inside magnet ;=)

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : April 5th, 2017-14:34
or near it for that matter

;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : April 5th, 2017-14:34

Interesting to see how different the text prinet differs on the two dials....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : April 5th, 2017-18:13
Not considering the extra signature. Personally I prefer the thinner text on the Tiffany over the regaular. Don't care for Tiffany, that would only make it a high risk watch for wife to steal! But the bigger selling detail here for me are the hands on the... 

The CERN dial is quite appealing :)

 
 By: KMII : April 5th, 2017-21:24
Both for the connotation - CERN being a place where the magnetic protection is quite relevant - and the no lume. I concur that it\'s more fitting with the single signage, though

Basic for me. A scientist would not appreciate Tiffany been seen in his watch imo

 
 By: agyzace : April 5th, 2017-21:38
Between silver and black, in this rare case, silver. This watch is so close to my heart. Dream f the day of a modern 38mm Milgauss with serious antimagnetic performance. Now if I judge from the new SD, that day will not happen in my lifetime most likely

Yes...yes.....yes

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : April 6th, 2017-01:20
......first, I agree 100% that thenature of this watch makes the Tiffany signature somewhat unecessary. Yes.....very rare, but not in keeping with the character of the watch. Just my opinion. .....second.....because it is such a "serious" and focussed wat...  

you know.....the pair would be quite something....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : April 6th, 2017-10:11
.....like 5110...such different personalities. It takes a lot these days for me to see something interesting in vintabge Rolex....needs to be post-radium as a starter and an interesting watch to my mind.....1019 ticks both boxes

In next 2-3 months....yes [nt]

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : April 7th, 2017-05:10

I prefer the normal Cern dial.

 
 By: MTR : April 7th, 2017-12:06
For me the "normal" dial looks "finer" and the "Tiffany" logo doesn\'t fit to a tool watch. Best, Thomas

T Swiss T

 
 By: thenotoriousrob : August 15th, 2023-14:54
I see many versions of this watch with either " - SWISS - " or " T SWISS T " but confused about the meaning. Late 60s 1019s should not be radium, but can't be tritium... so what is it on the hands and markers? Love the brushed silver as well.

Tritium.

 
 By: amanico : August 16th, 2023-05:36

All I can say is WOW.

 
 By: pastaboy1939 : August 17th, 2023-10:20

Merci, Pasta!

 
 By: amanico : August 17th, 2023-10:38