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Old 28 March 2017, 10:41 PM   #1
NumbersGuy
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First Vintage Watch - with a Catch

Good morning from Florida, gents.

I'm new to TRF but have spent some time reading around as I was first in the market for a 5513 Maxi until a 1016 caught my eye. The Explorer was advertised as all original (which I was skeptical of, even though this is a trusted dealer) and asked them to confirm that all was original. Long story short, we made a deal and the watch will arrive today.

I was digging through the Vintage Forum stickies last night, as I could not sleep in anticipation, and found the "Is your Rolex REALLY all original?" thread. I quickly learned the serial on the watch would place it from 1963 and may have been produced with a different dial than the common tritium dial that we see on most 1016s.

I hate to be "that guy" who comes through and asks for advice but as my first vintage watch purchase, I want to feel as if I did everything right.

Can anyone weigh in on the dial conundrum?

The watch comes with papers and a service ticket from 1984. It would be hard to imagine Rolex would pass up the opportunity to replace the dial and hands during this service.

To caveat, the price was at the mid to high end of the 1016 market right now because it was promised to be all original. Am I out of line to request a partial refund due to the misinformation or send it back for a full refund?

Thanks in advance for helping out (yet another) vintage rookie.

-Anthony
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