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gbear1969 · 13 May 2016, 10:25 PM

A while back I bought a DJ 16000 from ~1986 (no B/P, but from a reputable shop). I loved the smooth bezel coupled with the texture/linen dial. But recently someone told me that the 16000 didn't come with a texture dial and smooth bezel, so either the dial or bezel was swapped. I dont really care as I like it like that. But wondering if any views or anyone has one original like this.

michael067 · 13 May 2016, 11:24 PM

I had a DJ from 1986 had an engine turned bezel. Believe they only came with engine turned and fluted. Mine was a 16030.

Not a big smooth bezel fan, but that one looks great on your timepiece.

Haywood_Milton · 13 May 2016, 11:28 PM

16000 actually denotes a polished bezel. What clown told you otherwise?

16030 = engine turned bezel

16014 = fluted bezel in white metal.

All with 3035 calibre movement and acrylic glass.

Haywood Milton

gbear1969 · 14 May 2016, 12:25 AM

Thanks for the clarification Haywood Milton. I may have misunderstood the guy as it was a casual conversation in a watch shop, after he asked me about this watch. He may have said 16000 -with flat bezel- never had a linen dial. (When I briefly googled images of the 16000 and looked on chrono24 it seemed like there were fluted versions.). Anyway, now I know at least the bezel is correct! Still not clear on these denotations. Learning thanks to you and this forum. So Thanks !

But I have yet to see a picture of a 16000 with a linen dial so that part remains open. 1600 yes, but not 16000.

13 May 2016, 10:25 PM	#1
gbear1969 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Chris Location: Singapore Watch: 1016, 5513, 16750 Posts: 7	1986 DJ 16000 with smooth bezel / linen dial A while back I bought a DJ 16000 from ~1986 (no B/P, but from a reputable shop). I loved the smooth bezel coupled with the texture/linen dial. But recently someone told me that the 16000 didn't come with a texture dial and smooth bezel, so either the dial or bezel was swapped. I dont really care as I like it like that. But wondering if any views or anyone has one original like this. Attached Images

13 May 2016, 11:28 PM	#3
Haywood_Milton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Yes, it is ! Location: Cheshire & Mersey Watch: Military issue Sub Posts: 1,330	16000 actually denotes a polished bezel. What clown told you otherwise? 16030 = engine turned bezel 16014 = fluted bezel in white metal. All with 3035 calibre movement and acrylic glass. Haywood Milton __________________ 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.

13 May 2016, 11:24 PM	#2
michael067 Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mike Location: Las Vegas Watch: TT DJ 16233 Posts: 1,002	I had a DJ from 1986 had an engine turned bezel. Believe they only came with engine turned and fluted. Mine was a 16030. Not a big smooth bezel fan, but that one looks great on your timepiece.

14 May 2016, 12:25 AM	#4
gbear1969 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Chris Location: Singapore Watch: 1016, 5513, 16750 Posts: 7	Thanks for the clarification Haywood Milton. I may have misunderstood the guy as it was a casual conversation in a watch shop, after he asked me about this watch. He may have said 16000 -with flat bezel- never had a linen dial. (When I briefly googled images of the 16000 and looked on chrono24 it seemed like there were fluted versions.). Anyway, now I know at least the bezel is correct! Still not clear on these denotations. Learning thanks to you and this forum. So Thanks ! But I have yet to see a picture of a 16000 with a linen dial so that part remains open. 1600 yes, but not 16000.

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