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Old 21 May 2016, 10:08 PM   #1
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Help with 1016, please.

My Grandfather wore what I now know to be a 1016. I was with him when he bought it about 68/9 and I remember him telling me about the accuracy testing (COSC). He wore his on a Jubilee rather than an Oyster. By the time I developed an interest in watches he had died and I have no idea what happened to the watch. My Grandmother only died last year and she didn't have it. I have always liked the simplicity and versatility of the 1016 Explorer but they are usually ridiculously expensive.

I have seen this which looks interesting and sensibly priced. I assume it is a service dial but would be interested in the opinion of experts on this forum.

http://www.dream-watches.co.uk/amazi...category_id=75

The RAF provenance probably doesn't add much but it interests me as Grandfather was in the air force.

Any views would be appreciated.

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Old 21 May 2016, 10:23 PM   #2
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I am far from an expert. Just want to wish you well in your hunt. My grandfather was special to me and your story touched me. Again, good hunting.
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Old 21 May 2016, 10:35 PM   #3
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If I was buying, and the original owner was willing to share his recollection, I'd ask for a rundown of service history and any mention of a dial replacement.
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Old 21 May 2016, 10:42 PM   #4
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Thanks, Rebel.

Mine was special also. I was his only grandchild and I lived with my grandparents as a teenager so I was close to him. He had been a pilot with Bomber Command during the war but there were things he had done that I had no idea about until he died in 1998. I would have liked to heard more about his time during the war but he chose not to talk about it.
I have most of his personal effects cufflinks, medals etc. so have plenty to remember him by.
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Old 22 May 2016, 11:23 PM   #5
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If the 1961 date is correct then the hands and dial have been replaced. The price reflects this as a period correct gilt dial and hands would be at least double the asking price. Otherwise it looks ok for the money.


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Old 23 May 2016, 12:21 AM   #6
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If the 1961 date is correct then the hands and dial have been replaced. The price reflects this as a period correct gilt dial and hands would be at least double the asking price. Otherwise it looks ok for the money.
Agreed.

I have a 1960 1016 with a Rolex replaced service dial and hands with the same vintage bracelet and paid the same money.

OP you're good to go.
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Old 23 May 2016, 08:45 PM   #7
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lovely watch..
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