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wjviper · 15 January 2018, 11:08 AM

Gents,

Looking at a purchase from Takuya! It’s a 16613. Possible replacement of dial and hands. Really unsure. Curious if it’s been overpolished. Your thoughts and expertise on all aspects are much appreciated. Dial doesn’t look overly purple.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=580492

masterdinh · 15 January 2018, 11:13 AM

Looks great to me. Do it. Takuya is a stand up / straight up guy. You wont be sorry. Congrats in advance!

vladamir15 · 15 January 2018, 11:15 AM

Looks good. Like said, Takuya is a very trustworthy seller

RHIII · 15 January 2018, 11:17 AM

Watch looks immaculate, go for it!!! Thanh is a great guy, hands down. Congrats!!!!

mailman · 15 January 2018, 11:18 AM

Watch looks good and no,worries dealing with Than. He's as stand up as they come and a gentleman.

bobernet · 15 January 2018, 11:20 AM

Thanh is a great guy, and the watch is not collectible anyway. Service dial/hands would not be an issue to me. 16613 is a great watch...

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Bigblu10 · 15 January 2018, 11:55 AM

Watch looks great. Dial and hands look original to that era 1996. Buy it!
BTW, I wouldn't replace the dial and hands if that is what you meant! If all is in great shape which it is, leave it alone and enjoy the timepiece.

Brenngun · 15 January 2018, 12:07 PM

Great seller, great looking watch. I'd pull the trigger if this one speaks to you.

wjviper · 15 January 2018, 12:09 PM

Just want to be sure the hands and dial match! Kinda particular on that!

wjviper · 15 January 2018, 12:34 PM

Thoughts experts?

DoctorA · 15 January 2018, 12:48 PM

Looks good to me!

RHIII · 15 January 2018, 12:56 PM

I’m no expert — but the dial and hands look right to me for that era - (96)

This pic is an earlier S series I wore quite a bit - all original —- and the dial and hands from that timeline (93/94). Very similar - the dial has more of the purple hue to it.

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watchwatcher · 15 January 2018, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wjviper

Gents,

Looking at a purchase from Takuya! It’s a 16613. Possible replacement of dial and hands. Really unsure. Curious if it’s been overpolished. Your thoughts and expertise on all aspects are much appreciated. Dial doesn’t look overly purple.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=580492

What makes you think the dial and hands have been replaced?

Have you contacted Thanh with your questions?

Bigblu10 · 15 January 2018, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

What makes you think the dial and hands have been replaced?

Have you contacted Thanh with your questions?

Dial is in fact original because it is a Swiss T<25 dial. If replaced it would just say Swiss. All looks original and beautiful.

GradyPhilpott · 15 January 2018, 01:53 PM

rebel_1 · 15 January 2018, 02:18 PM

Too late! Just made that deal!

JK.

He is one I wouldn’t be worried about misrepresentation.

meganfox17 · 15 January 2018, 03:13 PM

WOW ! Congratulations JK ! That magnificent TT Sub really caught my eye !
Carpe Diem ! Seize the Day!
The Seller does indeed have a stellar reputation even among members of the Omega Forum. To the OP, Don't worry, another 0pportunity will present itself in the near future...

jeffgo888 · 15 January 2018, 03:22 PM

Takuya is 5 stars Triple A rating..:) no worries, do it!!!

wjviper · 15 January 2018, 11:40 PM

Than only said that the handstand face were factory. He was unsure if they were original.Does anyone see a difference in color between the two dial and hands? Thanks!

Bigblu10 · 15 January 2018, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wjviper

Than only said that the handstand face were factory. He was unsure if they were original.Does anyone see a difference in color between the two dial and hands? Thanks!

As been stated multiple times by many members the watch looks fine. Any other pertinent questions should be directed toward the seller. Don't know what else to say?

LuminousMaximus · 16 January 2018, 12:09 AM

i love the patina of the older 5 digit subs, and the 16613 is one of the best!

RHIII · 16 January 2018, 01:48 AM

Again, only my opinion based on my experiences - with the dial being original I think it is fairly unlikely that the hands would not be. Patina looks perfect and I can’t (personally) see any color fluctuation.

Thanh always has some beautiful specimens of 5 digit references - and it is a full set!

Go for it!!

Cheers!

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Dougmyers4 · 16 January 2018, 01:55 AM

The Best.

meganfox17 · 16 January 2018, 02:10 AM

Didn't any0ne read JK @rebel_1 post above ? Ol' Bluesy already has a new owner

Bigblu10 · 16 January 2018, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meganfox17

Didn't any0ne read JK @rebel_1 post above ? Ol' Bluesy already has a new owner

Watch is still for sale. JK means just kidding.

Hansench · 16 January 2018, 02:20 AM

i like this better than the new ones

droptopman · 16 January 2018, 02:30 AM

Looks like an original Tritium dial to me. Hands match perfectly in the pics. Actually somewhat hard to find T<25 dials anymore. That is a nice example.

IlikeSubs · 21 January 2018, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RHIII

I’m no expert — but the dial and hands look right to me for that era - (96)

This pic is an earlier S series I wore quite a bit - all original —- and the dial and hands from that timeline (93/94). Very similar - the dial has more of the purple hue to it.

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Is it common for the bezel markings on some of these to be more yellow than others? That pic looks like silver markings on the bezel.

RHIII · 21 January 2018, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by IlikeSubs

Is it common for the bezel markings on some of these to be more yellow than others? That pic almost looks like silver markings on the bezel (I know it's not silver).

The bezel will most definitely fade a little over time changing some of the hues for sure - just as the shade of blue on older 5 digit two tone subs tends to go towards purple-ish. Lots of different factors in the 5 digit references. All part of the ‘aging’ process!! Changes will happen after 20+ years! Makes these references special!!

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IlikeSubs · 21 January 2018, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RHIII

The bezel will most definitely fade a little over time changing some of the hues for sure - just as the shade of blue on older 5 digit two tone subs tends to go towards purple-ish. Lots of different factors in the 5 digit references. All part of the ‘aging’ process!! Changes will happen after 20+ years! Makes these references special!!

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Weird, but cool. Mine (A serial) no kidding looks silver, but it has the YG pearl surround.

15 January 2018, 11:08 AM	#1
wjviper 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,034	Acquisition 16613 Gents, Looking at a purchase from Takuya! It’s a 16613. Possible replacement of dial and hands. Really unsure. Curious if it’s been overpolished. Your thoughts and expertise on all aspects are much appreciated. Dial doesn’t look overly purple. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=580492

15 January 2018, 11:13 AM	#2
masterdinh "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mexico Watch: 116610-LV Posts: 704	Looks great to me. Do it. Takuya is a stand up / straight up guy. You wont be sorry. Congrats in advance! __________________ 116500LN Black, 116500LN White 116613LB, 116610 LV 116660 Deep Blue, 126600 116710 BLNR, 326934 Black PAM 24

15 January 2018, 11:15 AM	#3
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,580	Looks good. Like said, Takuya is a very trustworthy seller __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

15 January 2018, 11:18 AM	#5
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,357	Watch looks good and no,worries dealing with Than. He's as stand up as they come and a gentleman. __________________ JJ

15 January 2018, 12:07 PM	#8
Brenngun 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,819	Great seller, great looking watch. I'd pull the trigger if this one speaks to you. __________________ Simple solutions solve complexed problems more often than complexed solutions solve simple problems!

15 January 2018, 11:17 AM	#4
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Watch looks immaculate, go for it!!! Thanh is a great guy, hands down. Congrats!!!!

15 January 2018, 11:20 AM	#6
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,900	Thanh is a great guy, and the watch is not collectible anyway. Service dial/hands would not be an issue to me. 16613 is a great watch... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

15 January 2018, 11:55 AM	#7
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	Watch looks great. Dial and hands look original to that era 1996. Buy it! BTW, I wouldn't replace the dial and hands if that is what you meant! If all is in great shape which it is, leave it alone and enjoy the timepiece.

15 January 2018, 12:09 PM	#9
wjviper 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,034	Just want to be sure the hands and dial match! Kinda particular on that!

15 January 2018, 12:34 PM	#10
wjviper 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,034	Thoughts experts?

15 January 2018, 12:48 PM	#11
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	Looks good to me! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

15 January 2018, 12:56 PM	#12
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Acquisition 16613 I’m no expert — but the dial and hands look right to me for that era - (96) This pic is an earlier S series I wore quite a bit - all original —- and the dial and hands from that timeline (93/94). Very similar - the dial has more of the purple hue to it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 January 2018, 01:53 PM	#15
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,345	__________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

15 January 2018, 02:18 PM	#16
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	Too late! Just made that deal! JK. He is one I wouldn’t be worried about misrepresentation. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

15 January 2018, 03:13 PM	#17
meganfox17 Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kuala Lumpur , Ma Posts: 2,011	WOW ! Congratulations JK ! That magnificent TT Sub really caught my eye ! Carpe Diem ! Seize the Day! The Seller does indeed have a stellar reputation even among members of the Omega Forum. To the OP, Don't worry, another 0pportunity will present itself in the near future...

15 January 2018, 03:22 PM	#18
jeffgo888 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: CA Watch: me disappear into Posts: 1,767	Takuya is 5 stars Triple A rating..:) no worries, do it!!! __________________ * Be inner, be peaceful *

15 January 2018, 11:40 PM	#19
wjviper 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,034	Than only said that the handstand face were factory. He was unsure if they were original.Does anyone see a difference in color between the two dial and hands? Thanks!

16 January 2018, 12:09 AM	#21
LuminousMaximus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,502	i love the patina of the older 5 digit subs, and the 16613 is one of the best! __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

16 January 2018, 01:48 AM	#22
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Acquisition 16613 Again, only my opinion based on my experiences - with the dial being original I think it is fairly unlikely that the hands would not be. Patina looks perfect and I can’t (personally) see any color fluctuation. Thanh always has some beautiful specimens of 5 digit references - and it is a full set! Go for it!! Cheers! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 January 2018, 01:55 AM	#23
Dougmyers4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 18	Thanh. Is. Awesome. The Best.

16 January 2018, 02:10 AM	#24
meganfox17 Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kuala Lumpur , Ma Posts: 2,011	Didn't any0ne read JK @rebel_1 post above ? Ol' Bluesy already has a new owner

16 January 2018, 02:20 AM	#26
Hansench "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: jakarta Posts: 2	i like this better than the new ones

16 January 2018, 02:30 AM	#27
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Looks like an original Tritium dial to me. Hands match perfectly in the pics. Actually somewhat hard to find T<25 dials anymore. That is a nice example. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

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