Right Dial on this 16233??

[DirkDigglers]

Good evening gents,

I stumbeld across this DJ 16233 no holes from 1995. Checked the machine and it´s a beatifully well mainatained 3135. All checks out however i´m unsure of the Dial. I´ve seen this Champagne Dial with two-toned Sticks on the previous 16013 but not on a 16233.
Therefore i´m a bit unsure about purchasing it. Could i get your opinion on this please?

[jvmartin]

That dial is definitely too old for a no holes 16233 model... and yes, you are correct, that dial would be for an 80's 16013 model... the machine may be beautiful, but this watch has some serious band stretch based on these pics and the case has seen better days (not terrible but far from sharp)...

This dial swap was likely done by an independent watchmaker and definitely not an AD... does not hurt the value of the watch too much, to be honest... but if you want this watch period correct, factor in at least $200 for a 16233 Champagne Stick...

[DirkDigglers]

Originally Posted by jvmartin

That dial is definitely too old for a no holes 16233 model... and yes, you are correct, that dial would be for an 80's 16013 model... the machine may be beautiful, but this watch has some serious band stretch based on these pics and the case has seen better days (not terrible but far from sharp)...

This dial swap was likely done by an independent watchmaker and definitely not an AD... does not hurt the value of the watch too much, to be honest... but if you want this watch period correct, factor in at least $200 for a 16233 Champagne Stick...

Thank you jvmartin, you’re spot on. Cheers

[mschipa]

Better yet, try the white, roman numerals 16233 dial

[crowncollection]

too new