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Sharing my new 1016 gilt
Hello!
This is my first post here attaching some pics, and it is an special occasion because I have just got an Explorer I ref 1016, gilt, s/n 1.5M. As shown in the pics, (I am not very good with my camera) the dial it is half sunburst and the other half black, which makes a rare and a beautiful combination. It comes with its original 7206 oyster riveted bracelet stamped 1 68
As promised, Abel, here I go with this new (to me) catch. I will be posting some of my small collection during the next days. Sharing this passion it is a nice part of this never ending hobby and obsession!
Kind regards,
Cordiales Saludos, Abel!
Francisco
This message has been edited by FrancisV on 2013-03-23 21:23:54
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Sharing my new 1016 gilt
Hello! This is my first post here attaching some pics, and it is an special occasion because I have just got an Explorer I ref 1016, gilt, s/n 1.5M. As shown in the pics, (I am not very good with my camera) the dial it is half sunburst and the other half ...
What a first post !
it's a stunning watch indeed. It's hard to find early 1016's with dials in god condition and this one is a beauty. Warm welcome !
Thank you Dr. Strong
For your warm welcome! I am glad you like it. I am happy too because it was a long search until I found it. Thank you again, and as I said in my first post , sharing is one of the nicest part of this passion. Kind Regards Francisco
Welcome here Francisco
any friend of Abel is my friend ;) Beautiful Explorer you have Glad to have you with us on across all forums I hope Best Damjan
Thank you, Damjan
for you warm welcome too! As you said, it´s been a long way across the forums, but here I am to stay in such a nice place of cordiality, friendship and respect. I know Abel from other forums, and he represents what a nice person has to be: Un Caballero, a...
Thank you for such kind words Francisco! ...
... I appreciate your nice comment, and your showing us this great timepiece. As you well say, passion and friendship are a nice part of this game called collecting! Have a great day, and enjoy your awesome Explorer! Un abrazo afectuoso, Abel.
Dear Damjan! I´m really moved by your so kind words!!...
I really appreciate that! Thank you!! I send you my best cordial regards, my friend! Abel.
Thank you Mike,
and yes I am sure I will really enjoy it. I can´t stop watching it. Kind regards Francisco
No discussion, here. This dial is to die for.
Time is an Artist... And this dial proves it! I must also confess a soft spot with classic gilt black deep and glossy dials( Did i miss something in the enumeration, here? :) ) Hence my queston: Will you add a deep black glossy dial to this one? I mean an...
Thank you Nicolas,
That`s right, Time is an Artist, such a nice definition is essential to our passion. Your 6610 is really stunning! Thank you again Kind Regards Francisco
It is even nicer when you know that a good friend helped me to locate it.
That is the beauty of our hobby, which can b summed in one word: Friendship. Best, Nicolas
Time is an Artist! No better words to express the feeling my friend!...
... Every time you show your 6610, I have to go for my pills! Fast! Un abrazo amigo Nicolas! Afectuosamente, Abel.
Thank you, Baron!
Yours is fantastic! Red lettering + gilt make + chapter ring... all in one! Kind Regards Francisco
Oh Baron!! Your red 6610 again! I guess I need some extra pills now!...
... such a beauty!! Cordial regards, Abel.
Red depth postion
Dear Baron- I like your 6610 Explorer! Could it also be that versions existed with the depth red printing further down the dial near the bottom instead of on top? Thanks Edmond
I don't think so
I have never seen one and I hae asked a wide variety of people who have experience going back several decades and not one of them has seen such an example. Never say never, but it looks like it never existed. If it did, it was in VERY low numbers.
xxxx
I ask because xxx is selling indeed such an example and I want to know if the dial is real or not. I have bought a watch at xxx before with an apparantly questionable dial (was a 5513 Military sub). Lot Nr 223 on the upcoming auction in Geneva. If you lik...
Please, Edmond, refs to current auctions and to external links are not allowed.
Thanks for your understanding.
Apology
Sorry- was actually not even aware of that- external links I knew is not allowed but references to auctions I was not aware. I apologize. Have a good weekend Nicolas. E
Very nice
I am starting to like Explorers more and more. They have so much character. Charm. History. Congratulations! Enjoy the superb find! Edmond
Thank you, Edmond
for your nice comments. I understand what you mean because I had a similar process with the Expoler I some years ago. I was a fan of Subs (especially 5513 & 5512) and GMT´s, but finally, and definitely, I fell in love with the 1016. It is a unique and...
Thank you, Guillaume,
for your nice words and compliments. I am happy with my new Explorer, and I am gald of receiving such a nice comments. Yours are stunning, the Space Dweller is fantastic. And in the other one, the fat 3,6,9 numbers looks great! Thank you again! Kind regar...
Beautiful examples Guillaume! Never get tired of viewing ...
... beautiful examples of the old model Explorers! Thanks for sharing! Best cordial regards, Abel.
Hello Francisco!! So nice you share this beauty with us!...
... I really love Submarines and Explorers 1 (did you notice my nick?? Lol). You are sharing with us a great example! The patina of your watch dial is awesome. Partially turning to caramel, makes for an stunning face. These old Explorers have such an spec...
Thank you, Abel, for your nice words and yes,
your nick says everything about your passion for Subs and Explorer. Your 1016 looks really nice, and thank you for your welcome on its behalf! Your pics are really fantastic, and you make your watches look splendid! As I already said, I am not very good w...
Thank you for your complments on my photos Francisco...
... I try my best, with a very casual home made lightning rig and and a very old Nikon camera (3,2 mpixels!). My photography looks crude, when compared with some fellow members here, like Nicolas/Amanico or Nilomis. May be some day I can get a bite closer...
I will not give up!
in trying to get better photographs. You are right, taking photos is also a way of enjoying and playing with our watches. I hope someday my photos looks crude as you say are yours! I will be posting some pics that I took lately. Very kind regards, and hav...
Thank you!
It is the only one I am wearing since I got it! Cant´t leave it! Kind Regards Francisco