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Originally Posted by sillo38
I've noticed there's a thread for most other vintage references and through all my searching I couldn't find a good one for the 1016.
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Agree wholeheartedly, we need a 1016 thread.
I owned one back in the early 2000's but decided to sell it to buy a brand new 16610 Sub Date. Figured I'd never need two black dialed stainless steel Rolexes. Loved the Sub for 15 years but never forgot my adoration for the 1016 and now that my kids are grown it was time to get back what I had cast off.
I've owned this one for two weeks now, she's a 1960 with a dial and hands that were replaced by an AD right about the time I sold my prior version, has just the right amount of patina, I'm relieved it's not a perfect example relegated to a safe, and is a fantastic daily wearer. I'd forgotten how balanced and comfortable the 1016 is on the wrist, the 16610 is significantly larger and heavier in comparison. Lots of wrist time ahead for this baby.
So that's my story, would love to see some more 1016's.
BJ