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What is the deal with this Tudor dial?


chris5264

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The old 7016 dials by Beyeler were known to bubble up like this. It was more of an issue with the paint that was used for these dials; it's common to see many of the Beys from this reference/period exhibiting this type of surface flaw. Despite the grotesque appearance (in my opinion), many collectors seem to be okay with 7016 snowflakes with the dial in this condition- If anything, it's proof that the dial is original and not a refinish. Go figure (they're not my personal preference).

The problem was inherently solved when Rolex/Tudor switched to LePrelet as a dial supplier for the 9411's, etc.

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PP- Your's really isn't that bad. Just looks textured. I've seen some that have very unevern bumps, lots of discoloring and a surface similar to that of the moon.

If I were to pick up an all original 7016, your's would be the one. Besides, that insert is to die for...

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PP- Your's really isn't that bad. Just looks textured. I've seen some that have very unevern bumps, lots of discoloring and a surface similar to that of the moon.

If I were to pick up an all original 7016, your's would be the one. Besides, that insert is to die for...

Thanks Ubi. Yeah i like it this way it has character. Would you believe it i swapped a slightly modded MBW 1680 for this Tudor although it had a crappy swatch movement in it i have now swapped it for an original Tudor 2483 i picked up on the Bay. It also came with a folded link bracelet :D

Cheers

P.

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Thanks for the helpful comments. I'm going to consider this one,,,but not sure I can deal wtih the looks of that dial. However, at least the price is right. ;)

however, I could pick this one up for just a little more,,not a snowflake but still nice

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