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dunajska · 7 June 2020, 02:41 AM

While I inherited (and wear daily) a mid-80s 16013, I just purchased my first "vintage" piece - an "A" series Yacht-Master 16622 - from an estate/auction house. Although it did not come with box/papers, it appears to have possibly been a safe-queen for most of its life.

Few questions:

What link-pin must I use to attach the eighth link to the clasp?

Am I only able to remove excess links from the anterior (non-clasp connected) bracelet?

The bezel arrow at noon seems ever-so-slightly off by a quarter-minute/second to the left. Any thoughts?

padi56 · 7 June 2020, 02:44 AM

Would hardly call any A serial watch vintage.

kieselguhr · 7 June 2020, 02:54 AM

Congratulations

Dsmith1974 · 7 June 2020, 02:59 AM

Nice pick up. The bezel is nothing to worry About. If you have the patience you can take it off and refit it a few times until you get it bang on TDC. I wouldn’t bother.

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Piguette · 7 June 2020, 03:03 AM

Congrats

EtherBrown · 7 June 2020, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Would hardly call any A serial watch vintage.

Obviously not all can be aware of the multiple meanings putting things like “vintage” in quotations imparts.

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bp1000 · 7 June 2020, 03:27 AM

Please don’t call it vintage

I was born in the 80s

Otherwise. Nice!!

HACKNSACK44 · 7 June 2020, 08:08 AM

Congrats!!

dunajska · 7 June 2020, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bp1000

Please don’t call it vintage

I was born in the 80s

1980 myself! ...I miss that era

I'm never disappointed by a Rolex dial in the sun

kodak · 7 June 2020, 11:37 AM

I really don't think you've got to worry about the bezel. Congrats on your buy.

faimag · 7 June 2020, 05:25 PM

So nobody bothered answering OP's questions, but half commented on him calling this "vintage"... nice!

1) The links on A serials have screws, not pins. On the other side of the links, you should see the screwhead. You need a hollow-ground screwdriver 1.6-1.7mm, preferably the one made by Rolex themselves (ref. 2100). On the other side of the screwdriver, this tool has a pin-pusher to adjust your clasp as well. There are many look-alike tools from 3rd parties.

2) You can add and remove links from either side. Depending on your wrist, most people would size the watch so that the clasp sits in the middle (approx). It actually seems that the previous owner took out all removable links from 6 o'clock, so I would probably add the extra you have on that side. And then check how it fits and adjust accordingly.

3) The bezel on the 16622 is bidirectional and has 120 clicks. Could it be as simple a fix as just move it one click to the right? Otherwise take it to a professional. Given your questions, I would not attempt to remove the bezel and reattach it myself (no offense).

Great find, by the way. I love the sparkling dial of the 16622!

Oldfellow · 7 June 2020, 05:40 PM

Congratulations, the 16622 is a great watch and the platinum dial is beautiful.
Good find and sure does look in great condition.
Suggest take faimag’s recommendations.

Muxi · 7 June 2020, 11:34 PM

Very fresh unit! Good catch! Good reference.

socalwatchcollector · 8 June 2020, 01:10 AM

Since faimag already answered your question I will add that you should not say it's vintage. It makes me feel like I have one foot in the grave and that's not very polite. lol

Great find OP.

7 June 2020, 02:41 AM	#1
dunajska "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: California Watch: 116610LV Posts: 97	First "vintage" purchase While I inherited (and wear daily) a mid-80s 16013, I just purchased my first "vintage" piece - an "A" series Yacht-Master 16622 - from an estate/auction house. Although it did not come with box/papers, it appears to have possibly been a safe-queen for most of its life. Few questions: What link-pin must I use to attach the eighth link to the clasp? Am I only able to remove excess links from the anterior (non-clasp connected) bracelet? The bezel arrow at noon seems ever-so-slightly off by a quarter-minute/second to the left. Any thoughts?

7 June 2020, 02:44 AM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,887	Would hardly call any A serial watch vintage. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

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7 June 2020, 02:54 AM	#3
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7 June 2020, 02:59 AM	#4
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,263	Nice pick up. The bezel is nothing to worry About. If you have the patience you can take it off and refit it a few times until you get it bang on TDC. I wouldn’t bother. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 June 2020, 03:03 AM	#5
Piguette Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: USA Posts: 209	Congrats

7 June 2020, 03:27 AM	#7
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,936	Please don’t call it vintage I was born in the 80s Otherwise. Nice!!

7 June 2020, 11:37 AM	#10
kodak Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: VA Posts: 237	I really don't think you've got to worry about the bezel. Congrats on your buy.

7 June 2020, 05:25 PM	#11
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,089	So nobody bothered answering OP's questions, but half commented on him calling this "vintage"... nice! 1) The links on A serials have screws, not pins. On the other side of the links, you should see the screwhead. You need a hollow-ground screwdriver 1.6-1.7mm, preferably the one made by Rolex themselves (ref. 2100). On the other side of the screwdriver, this tool has a pin-pusher to adjust your clasp as well. There are many look-alike tools from 3rd parties. 2) You can add and remove links from either side. Depending on your wrist, most people would size the watch so that the clasp sits in the middle (approx). It actually seems that the previous owner took out all removable links from 6 o'clock, so I would probably add the extra you have on that side. And then check how it fits and adjust accordingly. 3) The bezel on the 16622 is bidirectional and has 120 clicks. Could it be as simple a fix as just move it one click to the right? Otherwise take it to a professional. Given your questions, I would not attempt to remove the bezel and reattach it myself (no offense). Great find, by the way. I love the sparkling dial of the 16622!

7 June 2020, 05:40 PM	#12
Oldfellow 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 2,179	Congratulations, the 16622 is a great watch and the platinum dial is beautiful. Good find and sure does look in great condition. Suggest take faimag’s recommendations.

7 June 2020, 11:34 PM	#13
Muxi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,823	Very fresh unit! Good catch! Good reference.

8 June 2020, 01:10 AM	#14
socalwatchcollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: John Location: newport beach Watch: Pateks Plural Posts: 1,620	Since faimag already answered your question I will add that you should not say it's vintage. It makes me feel like I have one foot in the grave and that's not very polite. lol Great find OP.

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