evolution of the Beyeler punch from 1970.

[marcello pisani]

evolution of the Beyeler punch from the 70s on .... hope this helps also some stubborn guys ( LLLOLLLLL ) :

1) Omega Ploprof ( first half of the 70s ) , here on a Comex prototype :



2) Rolex white 1680 mk2 ( end of the 70s ) :



3) Rolex white 1665 mk1 ( from 5.0 mill. case up to around 6.2 , so from 1976 up to 1979 ) :



4) Rolex 16660 mk1 dial ( from 80 up to around 82 ) :


5) Rolex 16800 ( first half of the 80s ) :



backs with a lonely "B" punched ( without numbers ) are from the 90s.

[KDA]

Wow that is really fascinating thanks for taking the time to post that.

[dysondiver]

nice pics

[Numismatist]

Thanks for another great TRF post!

...and I always thought Rolexes were hand made by little old men on a workbench slaving for a year to make one watch!

[marcello pisani]

Ladies and Gentlemen ... the final touch !!

( courtesy Carlo Pergola , a true 1655 expert )
mk6 and mk7 are Beyeler dials ( service dials made after the freccione production has ended around the middle of the 80s ).

[roro]

OK Maestro. Thanks for the great info. So I guess the "lone B" Beyeler punch is from the mid 80's because I just posted some info on the Mark VI dial courtesy of Stefano Mazariol on the other "Poll" post. It has the punch like my 1680.

Yes, the French like the Italians are also stupborn

[marcello pisani]

I would say more 90s than the second half of the 80s ( the indexes are a very important clue ) .

[YetiBiker]

Thank you Marcello, always appreciate your fountain of knowledge!

[roro]

Got it Maestro. I'll never doubt you again.......until the next time we disagree that is

Vive la Centre Nationale pour l'eXploitation des Oceans!

By the way, I didn't know that Beyeler made the dials for the Ploprof. Thanks for that. I had the even rarer Omega 1000m monocoque on a mesh bracelet (traded it in on another watch though). It was a unique watch. I love watching the old Jacques Cousteau documentaries and seeing guys actually diving with these:

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[marcello pisani]

of course !!
vive la Cnexo !!

[roro]

Yes, I saw that you are a fan.

Et vive Jacques Cousteau. And most of all, vive Hans Wilsdorf!

[marcello pisani]

most of all vive H.G.Delauze !!

[HL65]

Great info as always cousin Marci!! Thanks for sharing my friend!

[Beaumont Miller II]

Marcello you are a true gentleman to take the time to post pics of the backs of dials labeled Beyeler over the span of two decades. All of this done in a true spirit of camaraderie to find the truth. I tip my hat to you and promise a drink myself should we meet sometime.

[marcello pisani]

thanks guys .. the pursuit of truth is the most important thing in every branch of collecting..
with so much people here that want to make me drink .. I will soon become a booze-addict !!

[cruvon]

Originally Posted by marcello pisani

evolution of the Beyeler punch from the 70s on .... hope this helps also some stubborn guys ( LLLOLLLLL ) :

1) Omega Ploprof ( first half of the 70s ) , here on a Comex prototype :



2) Rolex white 1680 mk2 ( end of the 70s ) :



3) Rolex white 1665 mk1 ( from 5.0 mill. case up to around 6.2 , so from 1976 up to 1979 ) :



4) Rolex 16660 mk1 dial ( from 80 up to around 82 ) :


5) Rolex 16800 ( first half of the 80s ) :



backs with a lonely "B" punched ( without numbers ) are from the 90s.

Wow, didn't know that's how the back of the dial looked, thanks for that. When I someday open my red 1680 mk6, am hoping to see "Beyler" printed on the back of it's dial:), am I right?

[roro]

One can never get enough booze, especially free booze.

Cheers Maestro

Kayvan

[SWIMPRUF]

Great info.