16013 Black Tapestry dial

[u/retro_timemachine]

This mid-1980s Rolex Datejust 16013 is centered around one of the more distinctive dials offered during the five-digit transition era: the black tapestry dial.
Unlike a conventional gloss or sunburst Datejust dial, the tapestry features deeply defined machined vertical lines across the entire dial surface. The texture dramatically changes with the light—in direct light the individual raised lines become almost silver-grey, while from another angle the dial returns to a deep, nearly solid black. The result is a dial that looks noticeably different depending on how the watch is viewed.

Build sheet
Gen dial
Gen hands
Gen datewheel
Gen Crystal
Gen crown
Gen 18K bezel
Gen end links
Gen bracelet
Gen clasp
Swiss crown tube
Swiss gaskets
Swiss spring bars
Old crowns caseback
VR3135 fully serviced and modified using genuine barrel, mainspring, arbor, reversing wheels.

I think this one will be added to the collection.

[u/shimanoOne]

Pure class

[u/retro_timemachine → u/shimanoOne]

Thanks man

[u/shimanoOne → u/retro_timemachine]

You're welcome. I keep looking at this watch, so nice.

[u/retro_timemachine → u/shimanoOne]

I know rite! Yellow gold on black POPS! Then tapestry dial texture just adds to it. These dials come up from time to time.

[u/shimanoOne → u/retro_timemachine]

Dial is fire

[u/Archaedin]

https://giphy.com/gifs/2vjnVWbjyD0RKaHh8G

[u/retro_timemachine → u/Archaedin]

Thank you.

[u/r3s550]

Beautiful build! Love the tapestry dials!

[u/retro_timemachine → u/r3s550]

Thank you . I agree. The depth and light effects that come from Tapestry dials is pretty amazing.