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watchthisone2 · 11 July 2017, 12:01 AM

Hi, have seen this Explorer, but have a few concerns. The 1016 between the lugs looks a bit off to me. Not sure about the inside of the case back either. Any views appreciated. Thanks.

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Rushwarp · 15 September 2017, 09:10 PM

The 1016 is not a bit off, it is really off....!
Bad enough to stay away from it.

linesiders · 15 September 2017, 10:51 PM

You need better photos.

Having said that, 1016 looks proper for a 1969 as does the caseback. Engravings look OK. Would feel more comfortable with better and more images of engravings

Dial fonts, on quick inspection of poor photos, also look OK. You really need better photos.

Rushwarp · 15 September 2017, 11:46 PM

Just my 2 cents..I would never touch a watch with those falsified or very badly re-engraved numbers for gold...

If the serial number is also like that, then I suspect your purchase is just a movement, caseback and dial...?

tjbender · 16 September 2017, 12:27 AM

Definitely need more pics. Engravings look off to me. Two things that immediately jump out at me is the 0 and how the 6 appeares to not be in line with the other numbers

Haywood_Milton · 16 September 2017, 02:22 AM

Rolex numbers were often shaky, imperfect or misaligned.

Haywood

chessebj · 16 September 2017, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haywood_Milton

Rolex numbers were often shaky, imperfect or misaligned.

Haywood

I'd be more suspicious if the engraving was perfect.

1675-David · 16 September 2017, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chessebj

I'd be more suspicious if the engraving was perfect.

Yupp!! You see some atrocious engraving on these old things

springer · 16 September 2017, 05:14 AM

I would recommend that you obtain some real camera photos and place them here. These phone camera pics never really help anyone answer questions properly. These are very poor quality photos of this 1016.

PVR · 16 September 2017, 10:16 PM

Nothing wrong with those engravings. They are original to the watch.

77T · 16 September 2017, 10:30 PM

I'm not sure what happened in the intervening 2 months between the OP's original post and now...since it was just revived yesterday.

But i agree with the others that poor pictures can only lead to guesswork at this stage.

watchthisone2 · 17 September 2017, 04:50 AM

Thank guys. I passed on it as I didn't like the case engravings, maybe wrongly. Too late now!

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11 July 2017, 12:01 AM	#1
watchthisone2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Devon, UK Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 208	Legit Explorer 1016? Hi, have seen this Explorer, but have a few concerns. The 1016 between the lugs looks a bit off to me. Not sure about the inside of the case back either. Any views appreciated. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 September 2017, 10:51 PM	#3
linesiders 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,522	You need better photos. Having said that, 1016 looks proper for a 1969 as does the caseback. Engravings look OK. Would feel more comfortable with better and more images of engravings Dial fonts, on quick inspection of poor photos, also look OK. You really need better photos. __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

16 September 2017, 02:22 AM	#6
Haywood_Milton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Yes, it is ! Location: Cheshire & Mersey Watch: Military issue Sub Posts: 1,333	Rolex numbers were often shaky, imperfect or misaligned. Haywood __________________ Comex:5513,5514,1665x2,16800x2,16600 Mil sub:5517x2,5513x9,5512 Submariner:6536/1x2,5508,5513 PCG u/line & double SWISS (America's Cup),5513 giltx2, 5513 m-firstx2,5513 gloss WGx2,1680 Red,1680 White Mk1 & Mk2 Sea-Dweller:1665 DRSDx3,Great Whitex3 GMT-Master:6542x2 (1 Bakelite),1675x8 (2 gilt), 16750 & SeaKing 116710LN Explorer:1016x6 (1 gilt),5500x3,14270 Blackout, Orange 1655 x4 Milgauss 1019x3 Cosmo 6263 *RNCD DSSD 116660.

16 September 2017, 05:14 AM	#9
springer 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,474	I would recommend that you obtain some real camera photos and place them here. These phone camera pics never really help anyone answer questions properly. These are very poor quality photos of this 1016. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

16 September 2017, 10:30 PM	#11
77T 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,592	I'm not sure what happened in the intervening 2 months between the OP's original post and now...since it was just revived yesterday. But i agree with the others that poor pictures can only lead to guesswork at this stage. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

15 September 2017, 09:10 PM	#2
Rushwarp Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Scandinavia Posts: 21	The 1016 is not a bit off, it is really off....! Bad enough to stay away from it.

15 September 2017, 11:46 PM	#4
Rushwarp Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Scandinavia Posts: 21	Just my 2 cents..I would never touch a watch with those falsified or very badly re-engraved numbers for gold... If the serial number is also like that, then I suspect your purchase is just a movement, caseback and dial...?

16 September 2017, 12:27 AM	#5
tjbender 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,439	Definitely need more pics. Engravings look off to me. Two things that immediately jump out at me is the 0 and how the 6 appeares to not be in line with the other numbers

16 September 2017, 10:16 PM	#10
PVR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Darien, CT Posts: 334	Nothing wrong with those engravings. They are original to the watch.

17 September 2017, 04:50 AM	#12
watchthisone2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Devon, UK Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 208	Thank guys. I passed on it as I didn't like the case engravings, maybe wrongly. Too late now! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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