16520 service parts

[1665fan]

Swim on ocean no.....wash with soap and water yes....but I would make sure crown and pushers are screwed down tight....although it should not matter it’s just an extra precaution I take......I would stay away from the ocean just in case some how it came off....I’m a dark water ocean it would be lost....

[swaini3]

Originally Posted by 1665fan

Swim on ocean no.....wash with soap and water yes....but I would make sure crown and pushers are screwed down tight....although it should not matter it’s just an extra precaution I take......I would stay away from the ocean just in case some how it came off....I’m a dark water ocean it would be lost....

this ... as long as its sealed well after the hand swap. congrats on a nice find.

[Wigwag]

Originally Posted by swish77

Yeah, difficult to spot unless you're doing a side-by-side comparison, especially just in photos.

I'd try to determine if these are correct service hands that Rolex installs when servicing 16520s, like other parts that are slightly different than the originals.

Either way, perhaps you could track down an original-style set of hands and have them installed. It's a really nice-looking 16520. Good examples of the black dials are not that easy to find any more.

Rolex still manufacture the thin hands I believe, but the part codes aren't publicized.

[athom]

Originally Posted by 1665fan

Swim on ocean no.....wash with soap and water yes....but I would make sure crown and pushers are screwed down tight....although it should not matter it’s just an extra precaution I take......I would stay away from the ocean just in case some how it came off....I’m a dark water ocean it would be lost....

It is frustating because only ma 114060 can go into the sea so every holidays same watch...Thanks for your help mate!

[athom]

Originally Posted by swaini3

this ... as long as its sealed well after the hand swap. congrats on a nice find.

Thanks! I'll feel good when I have it in my hands

[athom]

Originally Posted by Wigwag

Rolex still manufacture the thin hands I believe, but the part codes aren't publicized.

You're right, I wanted to check that too !

[athom]

Last question,

Shall the dial glows under lamp / sunlight ? Bluiesh Greenish ?

Shall the slim hand glow too ? What color?

Thanks mate

[jaisonline]

Green. Same green color as other “Swiss Made” Rolex models in the 2000s.

Originally Posted by athom

Last question,

Shall the dial glows under lamp / sunlight ? Bluiesh Greenish ?

Shall the slim hand glow too ? What color?

Thanks mate

[athom]

Originally Posted by jaisonline

Green. Same green color as other “Swiss Made” Rolex models in the 2000s.

Thanks ����

Should I go to Rolex in order to have the sealing verified?

[swish77]

Originally Posted by athom

Thanks ����

Should I go to Rolex in order to have the sealing verified?

They won't do that, not in NYC anyway. They require a service to ensure water resistance. But any competent watchmaker should be able to pressure check the watch for water resistance.

[athom]

Originally Posted by swish77

They won't do that, not in NYC anyway. They require a service to ensure water resistance. But any competent watchmaker should be able to pressure check the watch for water resistance.

I'll visit directly visit my watchmaker then !

Keep you informed when I receive the watch

[DGB]

Congrats,
This is a great watch to have in a collection.
Be careful though, the movement has no hacking, and never ever try to hack the second hand by reversing the crown gently, this will block the mechanism.
Other than that, no problem.
Enjoy it in good health.
Send us pics when you can.


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[athom]

Originally Posted by DGB

Congrats,
This is a great watch to have in a collection.
Be careful though, the movement has no hacking, and never ever try to hack the second hand by reversing the crown gently, this will block the mechanism.
Other than that, no problem.
Enjoy it in good health.
Send us pics when you can.


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Thanks for your thoughts ! I didn't know for the no hacking, it will be familiar to me as my 5513 doesn't have it either

I'm afraid I do not understand that : "never ever try to hack the second hand by reversing the crown gently" I shall no go back when I set the time? Thanks

[swish77]

Originally Posted by athom

Thanks for your thoughts ! I didn't know for the no hacking, it will be familiar to me as my 5513 doesn't have it either

I'm afraid I do not understand that : "never ever try to hack the second hand by reversing the crown gently" I shall no go back when I set the time? Thanks

Some guys slightly wind the crown back on non-hacking watches when setting the time to stop the seconds hand, thereby allowing them to hack, to a certain degree. (Not great for the movement, I've read.)

Never understood the phenomenon of hacking anyway. Who cares? The absolute best mechanical movements in the world regulated by a Yoda watchmaker can lose/gain a second or two a day. So, your hack is lost within 24 hours anyway. Sure, perhaps it's important if you're James Bond, but does anyone else really need that feature?

[athom]

I do not need this feature for sure but I want to be sure I do not anything wrong. Last verification, the bracelet should be a 78390A with 803B SEL. What about the clasp code?
Thanks ����

[swish77]

Originally Posted by athom

I do not need this feature for sure but I want to be sure I do not anything wrong. Last verification, the bracelet should be a 78390A with 803B SEL. What about the clasp code?
Thanks ����

For an A serial, it should probably be an Z, W or X, with another number for the month it was produced.

[athom]

Originally Posted by swish77

For an A serial, it should probably be an Z, W or X, with another number for the month it was produced.

Thanks ! In some days I've it Have a nice week-end

[FrenchBigCrown]

Health to enjoy your new watch mon ami.

[athom]

Originally Posted by FrenchBigCrown

Health to enjoy your new watch mon ami.

Merci my friend !

[athom]

Here we are, received today at my office, didn't clean it at all but here it is :

Serial A, circa 2000, luminova mk1 dial, slim hands, 78390A bracelet with 803B SEL + AB1 clasp code.

Please feel free to share your thoughts mates
and
Many thanks for your help to Aaron and all the other ones

[Onequik135i]

Looks like a nice example to me, B&P? Not a biggie though.

[athom]

Originally Posted by Onequik135i

Looks like a nice example to me, B&P? Not a biggie though.

Thanks only rolex service card from 06.2019

[swish77]

Looks beautiful. Big congrats!

My absolute favorite sapphire Daytona. Prices only going up on these. And more importantly, just a super cool, handsome watch.

[athom]

Originally Posted by swish77

Looks beautiful. Big congrats!

My absolute favorite sapphire Daytona. Prices only going up on these. And more importantly, just a super cool, handsome watch.

My favorite too, I find it incomparable with the 116520 and 116500 because of its finesse, the markers, hands and bezel. Everything looks tiny and much more elegant and at the same time more sportive than my subs for exemple.

[ratty]

Originally Posted by athom

My favorite too, I find it incomparable with the 116520 and 116500 because of its finesse, the markers, hands and bezel. Everything looks tiny and much more elegant and at the same time more sportive than my subs for exemple.

My thoughts exactly. Very nice, congratulations

[athom]

Originally Posted by ratty

My thoughts exactly. Very nice, congratulations

Thank you I forgot to mention the big difference is also the brushed of the lugs, it calms the watch and the polished bracelet reminds the polished bezel...I have this 16520 was a success..