The 1016: The Under Appreciated Thread

[1016_idiot_savant]

Could someone tell me if this is really gen?

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The photo quality is poor, but just the sloppy printing of the text would have me saying not genuine.

 

[Karbon74]

not 1016, but a nice dial nevertheless

 

[dpd3672]

not 1016, but a nice dial nevertheless

You aged a sunburst dial...you should show the guy in the vintage datejust dial thread how it's done!

 

[automatico]

Could someone tell me if this is really gen?
IMHO No.

Agree. Probably not oem, or was damaged and/or refinished.
That being said, I have seen oem dials in similar condition.
Can't be sure because...it's on the internet.

Q...Do I know what I am talking about?
A...Not usually. But I do have three (3) nos genuine 1016 dials, the oldest being 25 or 30 years old.
(I admit to being a parts whore-der)

Fyi:
The two tritium dials do not have any numbers stamped on the back side, but they do have cutout circles like the one on eBay.
The newest tritium dial is from a USA Rolex AD in April 1996, the older one from the same AD was quite a bit earlier, probably 1980s (can't find the receipt).
The 'tritilume' dial (Luminova but marked SWISS - T < 25) has ROLEX stamped on the back along with 1-0086 and the cutout circle. It was made by Rolex after they bought Beyeler & Cie dial company. It came from Denmark.
The part number for the tritilume dial is 13/106-0-10 with LUMI X-02 under the part number. No p/n for the tritium dial on the 1996 receipt because the AD used their internal code for the numbers.
Hard to tell a 'tritilume' dial from a tritium dial. Later Luminova 1016 replacement dials have SWISS MADE at the bottom, easy to spot.

Service Dials

While they aren’t the end of the world, the vast majority of collectors prefer and value original dials much more than service dials. Sure, there are exceptions – both in collectors tha…

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[369mafia]

 

[freebalkany]

Could someone tell me if this is really gen?
IMHO No.

Agree. Probably not oem, or was damaged and/or refinished.
That being said, I have seen oem dials in similar condition.
Can't be sure because...it's on the internet.

Q...Do I know what I am talking about?
A...Not usually. But I do have three (3) nos genuine 1016 dials, the oldest being 25 or 30 years old.
(I admit to being a parts whore-der)

Fyi:
The two tritium dials do not have any numbers stamped on the back side, but they do have cutout circles like the one on eBay.
The newest tritium dial is from a USA Rolex AD in April 1996, the older one from the same AD was quite a bit earlier, probably 1980s (can't find the receipt).
The 'tritilume' dial (Luminova but marked SWISS - T < 25) has ROLEX stamped on the back along with 1-0086 and the cutout circle. It was made by Rolex after they bought Beyeler & Cie dial company. It came from Denmark.
The part number for the tritilume dial is 13/106-0-10 with LUMI X-02 under the part number. No p/n for the tritium dial on the 1996 receipt because the AD used their internal code for the numbers.
Hard to tell a 'tritilume' dial from a tritium dial. Later Luminova 1016 replacement dials have SWISS MADE at the bottom, easy to spot.

Service Dials

While they aren’t the end of the world, the vast majority of collectors prefer and value original dials much more than service dials. Sure, there are exceptions – both in collectors tha…

explorer1016.com

luminova rolex 1016 dials - Bing

Intelligent search from Bing makes it easier to quickly find what you’re looking for and rewards you.

www.bing.com

Typos are free.

Thanks for detailed reply

 

[316lad]

SEKSC . . .

 

[369mafia]

Pre explorer , not in my kitchen but will contribute none the less lol

 

[316lad]

Pre explorer , not in my kitchen but will contribute none the less lol

That is gorgeous!
Only something that wonderful could’ve given birth to the Explorer!

 

[dpd3672]

Some progress on dials. The 34mm Explorer dials didn’t meet expectations, but a couple nice 5513 gilt dials, including an early 3,6,9 dial, and a few 5514…in a raffles case to see if they need to be bigger or smaller (the 5514 are slightly too big).






And for Karbon, from the new art, much sharper:

 

[369mafia]

Excellent progress The gilt dials are looking great but that omega is almost there...nice work !!

 

[Karbon74]

the Omega is indeed almost there
one question. The SVG file looks superb.
What are you using as printer?

 

[vintagepassioneurope]

This is not a 1016
It's a Franken 5500 explorer precision
With a gen rolex 1500 case set, eta movement and Yuki dial

 

[dpd3672]

the Omega is indeed almost there
one question. The SVG file looks superb.
What are you using as printer?

I’m using the printer at work. It’s a canon something…but it prints 1200 dpi.

Took a lot of attempts to get the settings right. I didn’t know there were so many variables!

 

[dpd3672]

This is not a 1016
It's a Franken 5500 explorer precision
With a gen rolex 1500 case set, eta movement and Yuki dial

Working on a batch of 5500 Frankens myself. Beautiful!

 

[matzemedia]

This is not a 1016
It's a Franken 5500 explorer precision
With a gen rolex 1500 case set, eta movement and Yuki dial

Oh yes, I like it. Can you please take a profile picture and messure the case hight.

 

[vintagepassioneurope]

Oh yes, I like it. Can you please take a profile picture and messure the case hight.

It's a Date 34mm case set (ref 1500)
it's higher than the Airking 5500 because it had the date function
My case thickness is aprox 12.60-12.70mm (I bo not have a digital caliber, mine is old style analogic one)

 

[Caboose]

Anyone know where I can find replacement crystals for the following cases?

ROLEX Signed 1680 Vintage Style of 40mm Stainless Steel Submariner Watch Case With Acrylic Bubble Crystal Black Friction Bezel And 20mm Lugs Have Drilled Through Holes Fit ETA 2824 Or NH35/34 Movement And Dial In 28.0~29.0mm

rafflesdials.com

ROLEX Signed 5513 Vintage Style of 40mm Stainless Steel Submariner Watch Case With Acrylic Bubble Crystal Black Friction Bezel And 20mm Lugs Have Drilled Through Holes Fit ETA 2824 Or NH35/36/38 Movement And Dial In 28.0~29.0mm

rafflesdials.com

 

[Karbon74]

Anyone know where I can find replacement crystals for the following cases?

ROLEX Signed 1680 Vintage Style of 40mm Stainless Steel Submariner Watch Case With Acrylic Bubble Crystal Black Friction Bezel And 20mm Lugs Have Drilled Through Holes Fit ETA 2824 Or NH35/34 Movement And Dial In 28.0~29.0mm

rafflesdials.com

ROLEX Signed 5513 Vintage Style of 40mm Stainless Steel Submariner Watch Case With Acrylic Bubble Crystal Black Friction Bezel And 20mm Lugs Have Drilled Through Holes Fit ETA 2824 Or NH35/36/38 Movement And Dial In 28.0~29.0mm

rafflesdials.com

CousinsUK carried almost every Sternkreuz reference

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/glasses-acrylic-cyclops-sternkreuz

Ofrei may be a better option in US

 

[1016_idiot_savant]

This is not a 1016
It's a Franken 5500 explorer precision
With a gen rolex 1500 case set, eta movement and Yuki dial

BTW - have you seen this thread: https://forum.replica-watch.info/th...hild-of-the-oyster-perpetual-family.10963087/