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JohnRaz
·Prior to about 10 years ago, you could buy a watch at an AD and have them swap out dials, hands, crowns, bezels all to your liking prior to picking up the watch. Rolex has really put a stop to this but back then it is entirely possible that the work was done to meet the wants of the original buyer.
Its hard to know unless you buy the watch from the original owner and they tell you they had it done.
I read something about it and i saw many watches to sell in this configuration. I found one native watch with this configuration the Oysterdate Precision with Black dial gold handsets and Stainless Steel case.
The case will have a reference number between the lugs at 12 o'clock. Most likely with the engine-turned bezel and the 1603 case-back, it will also be a 1603 case.
I knew it and the unique serial number is on the other side of the case. I think than may be the case is more identifiable for a watch than a dial, case 1603. DJ 1603.
I found this one a 1601 two tones that i will may be purchase, everything looks good to me, I prefer a more legetimate configuration, more collectible.
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