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doublj70 · 24 March 2020, 10:03 AM

Hello,
I purchased my 16760 at an estate sale several years ago and recently realized it has a service dial and hands (Swiss only dial). I got a great deal on it, so I'm not too bummed out. I'm debating if it would be worth it to try and track down an original dial and hands, or just enjoy it as is. The serial # starts with 851xxxx, which I believe dates it to 1984, although the paperwork shows it was purchased in December 1986. I know there are several dials that were used on these. Does anyone know if there would be a specific version that would be correct based on the the serial #/ date of manufacture? Also, I was curious if the bezel insert looks original or if it's a service piece also? Any advise would be greatly appreciated! Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy out there!

Thanks, John

nigelk · 24 March 2020, 03:14 PM

Not the best expert on this but I thought service dials for this would be 'Swiss Made'.

I haven't seen any Swiss only service dials around. Swiss only was used in a short period 1998-1999 or maybe early 2000 if i recall correctly.

If you would want to change the dial and hands to be period correct (i.e 1984 to 1986), you would want the tritium 'Swiss T < 25' dials.

interestedwatcher · 24 March 2020, 03:32 PM

Enjoy it as is. Who cares about a service dial etc,especially if you got a bargain.

Keep your powder dry and buy a cut price whole watch in 6 months if you still feel the need for the right dial etc...

jensonslee · 20 April 2020, 07:13 PM

I check the prices on these every now and then. The ones with replaced dials are still listed for at least $11k w/ B&P. I think $11.5k-12.5k would be reasonable. For some reason the 16760 commands a much higher premium w/ B&P, but that is another discussion.

Considering that the hands could be replaced also, I would just leave it. There is still a good market for watches that retain the white lume.

SubMarine · 20 April 2020, 11:50 PM

It looks like it has seen a polish or two in the past.

springer · 20 April 2020, 11:52 PM

I would consider this dial/bezel insert correct for your watch based on the 8.51XXXXX serial number.

24 March 2020, 03:14 PM	#2
nigelk "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Singapore Posts: 68	Not the best expert on this but I thought service dials for this would be 'Swiss Made'. I haven't seen any Swiss only service dials around. Swiss only was used in a short period 1998-1999 or maybe early 2000 if i recall correctly. If you would want to change the dial and hands to be period correct (i.e 1984 to 1986), you would want the tritium 'Swiss T < 25' dials.

24 March 2020, 03:32 PM	#3
interestedwatcher 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Perth Posts: 974	Enjoy it as is. Who cares about a service dial etc,especially if you got a bargain. Keep your powder dry and buy a cut price whole watch in 6 months if you still feel the need for the right dial etc...

20 April 2020, 07:13 PM	#4
jensonslee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: USA Posts: 84	I check the prices on these every now and then. The ones with replaced dials are still listed for at least $11k w/ B&P. I think $11.5k-12.5k would be reasonable. For some reason the 16760 commands a much higher premium w/ B&P, but that is another discussion. Considering that the hands could be replaced also, I would just leave it. There is still a good market for watches that retain the white lume.

20 April 2020, 11:50 PM	#5
SubMarine Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Douglas Location: London, UK & USA Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 723	It looks like it has seen a polish or two in the past.

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