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Another Newbie · 11 May 2017, 07:27 PM

What are your thoughts on this 1016? Relumed dial? Hard to tell through that crystal.

Thanks,

AN

cop414 · 11 May 2017, 09:01 PM

While I'm far from an expert I'd say definitely. Look at the crown, the S in superlative and the O in officially both look off also.

Mark020 · 11 May 2017, 09:32 PM

Looks distortion from the plexi to me

schaumburgla · 12 May 2017, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark020

Looks distortion from the plexi to me

Agree.. & the dial would have to be uncased with the crystal in it's current state.
But I don't see any red flags from what i can see.

JS

onthedial · 12 May 2017, 06:10 AM

@ Another Newbie
If the plastic crystal were to be replaced or polished I believe the text and luminous paint application would appear all-original. Scrapes, scratches and scuffs to an old plastic crystal can make the dial text look off. An added complexity is that the focusing mechanism on a camera has a hard time delineating the area of focus when it's analyzing a superficial/visible crack as well as the underlying dial text. The end result is a "soft" appearance that in actuality is not a true representation.
Lastly, even though the lume application on the 6 hour marker looks heavy-handed, it's fairly common to see it on this era 1016...it's how it left the factory.
Just my 2 cents; it will be interesting to see what others think.
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springer · 12 May 2017, 09:46 AM

My opinion is based solely on one poor photo and that would be

Another Newbie · 13 May 2017, 01:56 AM

Thanks, guys.

AN

JustinRolex · 13 May 2017, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

My opinion is based solely on one poor photo and that would be

11 May 2017, 07:27 PM	#1
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11 May 2017, 09:32 PM	#3
Mark020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,091	Looks distortion from the plexi to me

12 May 2017, 06:10 AM	#5
onthedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles Watch: IG @onthedial Posts: 587	@ Another Newbie If the plastic crystal were to be replaced or polished I believe the text and luminous paint application would appear all-original. Scrapes, scratches and scuffs to an old plastic crystal can make the dial text look off. An added complexity is that the focusing mechanism on a camera has a hard time delineating the area of focus when it's analyzing a superficial/visible crack as well as the underlying dial text. The end result is a "soft" appearance that in actuality is not a true representation. Lastly, even though the lume application on the 6 hour marker looks heavy-handed, it's fairly common to see it on this era 1016...it's how it left the factory. Just my 2 cents; it will be interesting to see what others think. _________ Instagram: @onthedial

13 May 2017, 01:56 AM	#7
Another Newbie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: New England, USA Posts: 35	Thanks, guys. AN

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