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I decided I needed a 1018. Just found one. Glossy black dial.

airansun
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Some time earlier this year, in looking for 36mm 70’s no date Oyster Perpetuals, I stumbled on the 1018 reference. Like a 1002, 1018s have plain bezels (which down plays the whole Rolex thing). I became curious to see how much difference 2mm really was when on the wrist.

I have a couple of nice 34 mm 1002s that I’m very fond of.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/loving-those-34mm-1002s.119042/

But, 1018s are pretty rare. The ones that do appear are typically silver or champagne dialed.

I found this one. It arrived yesterday. Black glossy dial that’s hard to capture in photos.

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The 2 mm difference photographed.
On the wrist, I do notice it.

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Same size as a 1016 Explorer except the 1016 case is noticeably thicker.

I’d love to see some other 1018s. If you have one, show us!
 
airansun
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Some comparison photos with a 1016 Explorer.

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Explorer is on the bottom. Thicker case, larger lug holes and crown. (Yes, they’ve both been polished.)

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The 1016 is from 1967 and the 1018 from 1979.
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airansun
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No worries. I’d have to sell a lot of other stuff before I got to selling this.
 
zrleopold
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airansun airansun
No worries. I’d have to sell a lot of other stuff before I got to selling this.
I don’t blame you, it’s lovely!
 
kov
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Very nice, great catch 👍

love the flecto pics 🥰
 
Thommas
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Lovely watch! 🥰

I absolutely love my 1018. I bought it earlier this year upon realizing a 1016 was out of reach (at least for now). I was able to find a very sharp example and didn't have to compete with half of the internet to purchase it. It's in impeccable condition, and cost me about 1/4 of what a 1016 would have. I'm also very happy with the silver sunburst dial, as I have too many black dialed watches already.

This one is from 1969, with a transitional dial, noticeable with the shorter indices.
 
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airansun
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Thommas Thommas
as I have too many black dialed watches already.

I was with you until I saw this.

I’m not sure that’s possible. At least, for me anyway.

Beautiful example, by the way!

I’m sure there are more 1018s out there in OFland. Get ‘em out and show ‘em off!
 
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