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Rolex 16570 Transitional

Artu58
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Hello, I own this Explorer II, serial number U686XXX, with a transitional dial (luminova indexes but swiss-T< 25 indication), can anyone give me an indication of its rarity and collector's value?
On an economic level, can it be considered a plus?
Thanks to anyone who can provide me with answers

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Fallout Boy
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This is your understanding of transitional .....mine is "swiss" only.
And I wonder about the luming-fact of yours....is this confirmed?
 
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A quick scroll of chrono24 shows that a Swiss-T<25 marking does not in+of-itself seem to give much of a specific price boost, i.e there are examples of it at both the high and low end of the price range.
 
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Fallout Boy Fallout Boy
This is your understanding of transitional .....mine is "swiss" only.
And I wonder about the luming-fact of yours....is this confirmed?
I did a search on ChatGPT

Rolex Explorer II ref. 16570 examples with a dial that reads “SWISS - T<25” (typical of tritium models) but actually uses Luminova are considered transitional production and are extremely rare.

Production and historical context:
• In 1998, Rolex began replacing tritium with Luminova, but initially continued to use previously produced dials with the “T<25” indication (which normally indicates the use of tritium).
• This error (or transition phase) was very brief, probably lasting only a few months between late 1998 and early 1999.
• Later, Rolex updated the dial inscription to “SWISS” (Luminova only) and then to “SWISS MADE” (with the introduction of Super-Luminova in 2000).

Mine fits perfectly into the range indicated for Luminova dials with the writing t<25
 
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Artu58 Artu58
I did a search on ChatGPT
Oh, I see the problem 😉

Dealers like to call this “Tritinova”. I suggest you use Google and perform the search yourself instead of using ChatGPT. Keep in mind, dealers like to use creative words/names for hype and sales.
 
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The transitionals from rolex are 16570T, 16610T, etc.

Your oyster perpetual explorer II white dial is a variation.
 
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spacemission spacemission
The transitionals from rolex are 16570T, 16610T, etc.

Your oyster perpetual explorer II white dial is a variation.
Variant such as the Daytona with the inverted six? However the question is always whether it can be considered a plus or not
 
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I've owned a 16570 Polar and regret selling it. I'd love to get another one but wouldn't pay extra for the dial in question. Just me.
 
Dan S
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Tritium dials carry a bit of a premium IMO, but tritinova do not. Same with Swiss only.
 
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Dan S Dan S
Tritium dials carry a bit of a premium IMO, but tritinova do not. Same with Swiss only.
Agree. Polar 16570’s with nice tritium lume look wonderful and deserve their slight premium. One of the best ‘value’ 5 digit Rolex’s at the minute.
 
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Variant such as the Daytona with the inverted six? However the question is always whether it can be considered a plus or not
In my opinion, the design of the daytona with the inverted 6 is the right idea. The later ones have a wrong design. If you like the watch, enjoy it. If not, for sale. I think that there is not a premium.
 
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Scarecrow Boat Scarecrow Boat
Oh, I see the problem 😉

Dealers like to call this “Tritinova”. I suggest you use Google and perform the search yourself instead of using ChatGPT. Keep in mind, dealers like to use creative words/names for hype and sales.
Tritinova is the very right word!
 
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