{"product_id":"rolex-submariner-hands-original-tritium-colour-restoration","title":"Rolex Submariner Hands – Original Tritium Colour Restoration","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"h42bwr\" data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"335\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRolex Submariner Hands – Original Tritium Colour Restoration\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"650\"\u003eThe hands of a vintage Rolex Submariner are among the most distinctive features of the watch and play an important role in preserving its originality and collector appeal. During this restoration, the original hands were carefully conserved and their aged appearance sympathetically restored rather than replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eOur objective was to retain the character of the watch while restoring a harmonious appearance between the dial and hands. Wherever possible, we believe original components should be preserved, particularly on historically significant vintage Rolex sports watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eThis archive photograph documents the restored Rolex Submariner handset after conservation work carried out by the Marcus Tempus workshop. The original colour and character were maintained while improving the overall presentation of the watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eThe image forms part of our Workshop Archive and demonstrates our approach to sympathetic vintage Rolex restoration, where originality is respected and unnecessary replacement of historic components is avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1977\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003eWorkshop Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003eModern replacement hands supplied during manufacturer servicing can significantly alter the appearance of a vintage Rolex. Where appropriate, Marcus Tempus aims to conserve original hands and preserve their historic character whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marcus Tempus Watch Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57014708273530,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/0257\/7018\/files\/mage_Jun_27_2026_10_49_21_AM.png?v=1782553809","url":"https:\/\/marcustempus.co.uk\/products\/rolex-submariner-hands-original-tritium-colour-restoration","provider":"Marcus Tempus Antique \u0026 Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}