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Lightsped · 2 December 2011, 12:08 AM

I have a 16030 that my parents gave me for a Highschool Graduation gift. I am not sure of the age of the watch. It is identical to the one pictured below including the "Engine Turned" bezel.

My question is, should I leave the watch as is, or should I consider a new dial. I was thinking maybe a white dial... Maybe with Roman Numerials, but not sure. Or should I leave it in original condition?

Any input is appreciated.

NYC6 · 2 December 2011, 12:14 AM

I like it as is and I dont think I would modify a gift watch from my Mom/dad.

OrangeSport · 2 December 2011, 12:15 AM

It does look nice as it is. Are you thinking of changing it because there is a problem with it, or because it's not your cup of tea?

DDG · 2 December 2011, 12:17 AM

IF it was mine, I'd keep it as is. It was a gift. 50 years down the road, you'll be glad you did. Put it away, and pass it on again as a gift again. Keep it "as is". It's a keepsake.

Lightsped · 2 December 2011, 12:17 AM

Yeah, no problem with the watch. Has always worked perfect. I was thnking of changing dials just to have something new... But if it is better to leave it in original condition I am perfectly fine with that too. I was just curious....

Colnago · 2 December 2011, 12:18 AM

That's almost identical to my first Rolex.....bought 25 years ago last month....my advice - leave it exactly as it is, I have never tired of looking at mine for quarter of a century....a lovely lovely watch....here's mine

Lightsped · 2 December 2011, 12:20 AM

Ok, that works for me. Again, I was just curious.
By the way, without taking the band off, is there anyway to determine the age of a 16030? Are there small detail changes from throughout the years to help with an age determination?

azguy · 2 December 2011, 12:21 AM

Leave it, it's such a classic look, enjoy

Colnago · 2 December 2011, 12:21 AM

Nope....you need to take the band off....

jezza17 · 3 December 2011, 07:14 PM

Definately leave the original dial on. It is a beautiful watch. As this was a gift, even more reason to keep it as it was.

dddrees · 3 December 2011, 07:16 PM

Leave it the way it is, it looks just perfect.

Feras · 3 December 2011, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYC6

I like it as is and I dont think I would modify a gift watch from my Mom/dad.

x2

mjclark32 · 3 December 2011, 10:25 PM

Nice gift, I'd keep it as is

drockadam · 3 December 2011, 10:34 PM

Leave it!

2 December 2011, 12:08 AM	#1
Lightsped "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Georgia Watch: Sub, OP41, DJ x 4 Posts: 885	What to do with 16030? I have a 16030 that my parents gave me for a Highschool Graduation gift. I am not sure of the age of the watch. It is identical to the one pictured below including the "Engine Turned" bezel. My question is, should I leave the watch as is, or should I consider a new dial. I was thinking maybe a white dial... Maybe with Roman Numerials, but not sure. Or should I leave it in original condition? Any input is appreciated.

2 December 2011, 12:15 AM	#3
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	It does look nice as it is. Are you thinking of changing it because there is a problem with it, or because it's not your cup of tea? __________________

2 December 2011, 12:18 AM	#6
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	It's perfect - don't change it! That's almost identical to my first Rolex.....bought 25 years ago last month....my advice - leave it exactly as it is, I have never tired of looking at mine for quarter of a century....a lovely lovely watch....here's mine Attached Images __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

2 December 2011, 12:21 AM	#9
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	Nope....you need to take the band off.... __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

3 December 2011, 07:16 PM	#11
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,258	Leave it the way it is, it looks just perfect. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 December 2011, 12:14 AM	#2
NYC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: L.I./N.Y. Watch: SUBMARINER 14060M Posts: 2,769	I like it as is and I dont think I would modify a gift watch from my Mom/dad.

2 December 2011, 12:17 AM	#4
DDG Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Dennis Garrett Location: Land of Oz Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 405	IF it was mine, I'd keep it as is. It was a gift. 50 years down the road, you'll be glad you did. Put it away, and pass it on again as a gift again. Keep it "as is". It's a keepsake.

2 December 2011, 12:20 AM	#7
Lightsped "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Georgia Watch: Sub, OP41, DJ x 4 Posts: 885	Ok, that works for me. Again, I was just curious. By the way, without taking the band off, is there anyway to determine the age of a 16030? Are there small detail changes from throughout the years to help with an age determination?

2 December 2011, 12:21 AM	#8
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Leave it, it's such a classic look, enjoy

3 December 2011, 07:14 PM	#10
jezza17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: DRSD Posts: 511	Definately leave the original dial on. It is a beautiful watch. As this was a gift, even more reason to keep it as it was.

3 December 2011, 10:25 PM	#13
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Nice gift, I'd keep it as is __________________

3 December 2011, 10:34 PM	#14
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Leave it!

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