Nasty in a good way, these early 16628s have so many little features that quickly turn me into a cheap fake Rolex Yacht-Master guy. This specific reference was introduced in 1992, ran for only a couple of years, and not all examples have tritium dials.
If you want to get super nerdy, some 16628 examples date to 1991, as perfect replica Rolex pre-produced the model a bit. I would have to find one with a tritium dial – the triangular plots applied directly on the dial are unique and quirky.
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Similar to the Swiss movement copy Rolex Daytona and Explorer II white dials of the early 1990s, these 16628s have a “porcelain” effect due to a multi-layered lacquering process. The result is a crispy black font that hovers above the white surface upon close inspection, sitting between the layers of lacquer.
If I had to lounge on the back of a yacht this Labor Day, sipping rosé, I would do so á la Succession’s Cousin Greg: “It’s an AAA quality replica Rolex; it’s not my favorite. It’s fine. I’ll wear it. It’s just not my favorite.”