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the dial is actually a bit of a "chameleon" to be honest...
depending on the lighting conditions and angle of the watch.
the green dial can actually look like a black dial.
a bit of a "chameleon" to be honest.
A few others thought it was a black dial from a distance till they came up close and had a look to realise it was green.
here are a few quick shots, dial looks black at some angles
here it looks black here huh
when angled, there are black shades mixed in with the green
here you see the dark patches of "black" once again appear on the dial depending on the angle, and always at opposing 180 degree areas.
Although the marketing literature from Rolex says the watch will fit over a 3mm wetsuit with the 20mm glidelock extension in the clasp this is not really true in real life.
had the watch fitted with the fliplock diver extension (option part - same part number from the deep sea sea dweller) so that it could go over my 3mm Scubapro thermaltec wetsuit.
Essential Adventure Gear You Can Trust - The Rolex Submariner
There are numerous threads/posts/websites dedicated to the Rolex Submariner. May I present humbly the 116610LV equipped with the famed ceramic bezel. Suffice to say since 1954 The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner is a superb family of dive watches well k...
Nice post. I never saw all green Rolex Sub in the real.
I have to say that I didn't pay any consideration to it, be honest. But your pictures are making me re considering my position. I don't know if it will be enough to make me want to get one, but at least I will see one in the flesh. Which is a good start! ...
I know a few guys who...
....bought this and put it straight into the safe for their kids when they are older. I have also never seen one in real life...just scans. I think one of the things that the Sub does well, generally, is make itself amenable to very different insert colou...
Next time you come to Paris, we'll go to a Rolex Boutique together.
And we'll try to see one in the flesh... Which one will we wear for the occasion? A Big Crown, a 5508, A DRSD? ;) Best, Nicolas
Or you both dear friends can come down here to visit me...
...and I ll show you mine and you can try on your wrists! I ll be delighted! Cordial regards from the Pampas! Abel.
the dial is actually a bit of a "chameleon" to be honest...
depending on the lighting conditions and angle of the watch. the green dial can actually look like a black dial. a bit of a "chameleon" to be honest. A few others thought it was a black dial from a distance till they came up close and had a look to realis...
The "LUME" (illumination) shot in total darkness....
this is what the watch looks like in total darkness. The lume has been charged by shining a diving torch over it for a few moments (Underwater Kinetics eLED light cannon, 825lumens, 10 seconds) Rolex Submariner illumination shot (blue!) You can see that t...
thanks amanico, the lume on the Sub is Rolex's own Chromalight
Chromalight is exclusive to Rolex and its relationship to SuperLuminova is unknown to me. However, i have noticed the “Swiss Made” designation on the dial is still the same so it is assumed that it is a form of LumiNova? No? but it is very bright indeed. ...
about CERACHROM - The Ceramic Bezel
the inventor of the technique is Eric Grippo [ R&D Ceramic Manager at ROLEX SA ] and the Patent assignee is Rolex SA itself. The youtube marketing video can be viewed here: The patent in summary is for the following: According to this process for man...
Informative Post!
Wow, thank you for the informative photo essay. I have seen the Green Sub in the flesh and it is quick stunning. Even better, it is great to hear that you are using this watch for its intended purpose and actually getting it wet! Keep it up! V/R Mike
Rolex and diving 100% fit
Thanks for the great post and I love the fact you Rolex gets to enjoy the life it was destined for. Just back from the Bahamas Best Bill ...
Next to your kit
more like amateurPro. I am just an old school diver getting re acquainted with the new school of diving. We did not know much back in the day but now with the new technologies less risk more fun. You have some great kit there I don't think it gets any bet...
This thread has given me renewed...
pride in wearing one of the best dive/tool watches on the universe! Thanks for sharing the experience. :) Fernando
Great post and photos! Thanks for sharing! As an owner myself of green Sub...
...I enjoyed this post so much! Cordial regards Abel.
Soo...
Mine says Hello!! to your beautiful Ceramic Green Sub!! Completely agree with you, that the green dial "plays" with light (daylight, idoors, etc.) showing different shades, and getting close to black sometimes. That makes for a very interesting dial, and ...