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YES, FINALLY: Rolex Datejust 16220 'tapestry dial'

  1. Greatpa Jan 19, 2019

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    For the first addition this year, I finally found a 16220 -> in good condition ->
    with accessories ->
    with certificate ->
    with jubilee bracelet->
    with tapestry dial ->
    with a nice tapestry dial...
    Just love that tapestry... What do you think?

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  2. djmusicman Jan 19, 2019

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    Nice case, looks unpolished.
     
  3. Greatpa Jan 19, 2019

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    Thank you. I am not sure whether or not it has been polished,
    though a Rolex from 1991 ought to have collected some scratches along the road. ;)

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  4. NT931 Jan 19, 2019

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    The tapestry dials are quite underrated, and remind me of the earlier Aqua Terras with the 'teak lines'

    Congrats!
     
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  5. blufinz52 Hears dead people, not watch rotors. Jan 19, 2019

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    Love it! Congrats!
     
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  6. Greatpa Jan 19, 2019

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    Thank you. The tapestry is a great joy to watch play with the light, and the dial shifts from silver to a light champagne color.
    Omega's AT with the grey teak-wood-lines is definitely in the same league, but is just a tat too modern for my liking :whistling:
     
  7. alam Jan 19, 2019

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    Very nice! I could live with that Datejust myself too! :thumbsup:

    Again, can we call this one linen too?
     
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  8. redzer007 Jan 19, 2019

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    Very nice. Textured dialed Rolex of some sort ss on the future list
     
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  9. jaguar11 Jan 19, 2019

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    Looks great!!! Wear in good health.
     
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  10. Jonathan40 Jan 19, 2019

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    I think it is bloody lovely Sir, that is a great find, congratulations
     
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  11. Greatpa Jan 20, 2019

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    That is going to be a big NO! 'Linen' IMO refers to a patterne where multiple string cross on top of each other reassembling a linen cloth...
    I mean, your contribution is way out of line and THAT Omega Seamaster dial should be considered a member of the tapestry family!
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    Which is also far better looking of the two if you ask me :thumbsup:
     
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  12. Greatpa Jan 20, 2019

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    Will do my best, thank you.
    Have you got yourself a Rolex yet? (just hungry for pictures..!):rolleyes:
     
  13. Mathlar Jan 22, 2019

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    Yours has the edge on mine for condition, I think, but mine says hello!

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  14. Dan S Jan 22, 2019

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    Beautiful piece. These special dials are definitely the way to go.
     
  15. qboa Jan 22, 2019

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    Cool dial ::love::
     
  16. jB1128 Jan 22, 2019

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    Congratulations! Looks like it’s in great condition, really nice acquisition, wear in good health :thumbsup:.

    Is the case on this 36mm?
     
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  17. Paulomega Jan 22, 2019

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    Wow!!! I am not a big fan of Rolex, but absolutely love that watch. Dial is the primary focus, i know, but the entire piece is extraordinary.

    Great acquisition and thank you for sharing :thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
  18. mineral Jan 23, 2019

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    This is mine and not The patina on the dial?
     
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  19. albertob Jan 23, 2019

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    Beautiful! I love linen dials!

    Wear it in good health!

    Alberto
     
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  20. Inpw Jan 23, 2019

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    Lovely dials in this thread. Love the teak AT's, too. :thumbsup:
     
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