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Old 16 January 2017, 03:30 AM   #1
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I have an opportunity to purchase an all original 1983 16800 matte dial on a 93100 bracelet for around $4600US otd. Looks like it has had a mild polish sometime in its life. A few light scratches but nothing that really stands out.
Is the value there at this price or is there a better value at this price point on another model with a matte dial?
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Old 16 January 2017, 03:33 AM   #2
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In my own opinion $4600 is a good price for said model.
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Old 16 January 2017, 03:55 AM   #3
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well worth it in my opinion, pictures always help...
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Old 16 January 2017, 03:50 PM   #4
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I received some more pics and now I know why it was so cheap. Excessive wear to inside tips of the lugs. Not worth it, moving on.
The hunt for a nice matte dial 16800 under 5 grand continues.
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Old 16 January 2017, 03:56 PM   #5
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You will be hard pressed to find a nice 16800 matte for under $5,000 USD.
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Old 16 January 2017, 11:29 PM   #6
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I received some more pics and now I know why it was so cheap. Excessive wear to inside tips of the lugs. Not worth it, moving on.
The hunt for a nice matte dial 16800 under 5 grand continues.
I've seen two like that recently (either that or the same one twice). The inside of the lug tips looked like someone had hit them with a grinder.
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Old 17 January 2017, 02:45 AM   #7
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a matte 16800 is the best deal going in vintage rolex, imo. ive noticed a definite tick up in prices recently. there seems to be a lot more posts on these watches as well. this watch wear so nicely. i love the high beat movement and the tank like feel of it. it really is the perfect blend of vintage and modern and it is truly a transitional watch.
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Old 17 January 2017, 06:06 AM   #8
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I've noticed an uptick as well and I have a late serial matte dial 16800 which I love but have been flirting with the idea of trading in on the bump. Had it for about a year or year and a half

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Old 17 January 2017, 04:55 PM   #9
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Love mine. As already mentioned in this thread, a very nice vintage transitional Rolex. Also a vintage unit you can wear on a daily base. Value should increase

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Old 17 January 2017, 06:30 PM   #10
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Matte dial 16800 for under $5K? Oof, that's a tough ask.
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Old 18 January 2017, 12:49 AM   #11
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I've seen quite a few under 5 grand. Usually with issues. It's the ones with case issues that I'm avoiding. And thanks for teasing me with those pics guys ; )
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Old 18 January 2017, 08:26 AM   #12
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Love mine! (Cost me more than $5K tho)


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Old 18 January 2017, 08:35 AM   #13
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Very nice examples shown! It's been a while since I've seen a nice matte 16800 for under 5K.
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Old 18 January 2017, 10:26 AM   #14
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Love mine! (Cost me more than $5K tho)


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Stunning example! And that faded insert! Wow! It's amazing what a different feel you get with a matte dial under sapphire instead of the acrylic of a 1680. Really beautiful.
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Old 18 January 2017, 01:06 PM   #15
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Stunning example! And that faded insert! Wow! It's amazing what a different feel you get with a matte dial under sapphire instead of the acrylic of a 1680. Really beautiful.
Thanks! One of my favorite purchases of 2016!
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Old 22 September 2018, 12:28 PM   #16
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Seems value nowadays for a good 16800 is at 9k usd?
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Old 22 September 2018, 01:08 PM   #17
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Seems value nowadays for a good 16800 is at 9k usd?
All correct and not service parts/lowest without box and papers and highest with...pre indices 9.5k to 10.5/// Late 16800 with white indices(Also the rare transition when the formula for the dial wasnt correct and caused spider/star dial and matte 8k to 9k... Time to buy prices will keep rising for these...
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Old 22 September 2018, 02:20 PM   #18
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16800 with matte dial is best of both world. Love mine :)




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Old 22 September 2018, 03:16 PM   #19
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5 grand doesn't seem to be a realistic budget for a decent example. Throw in some more cash!
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Old 22 September 2018, 05:04 PM   #20
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You guys realize the thread is from January 2017 right?


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Old 22 September 2018, 05:05 PM   #21
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Old 22 September 2018, 05:22 PM   #22
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This thread goes to show how quickly prices can be affected in a relatively short timescale. And today you would seriously struggle to pick up a nice matte dial 16800, for less than 5K sterling anywhere in the uk . Prices seem to be around 6.5k up to about 11k for full set top condition examples currently . These are great watches that can still be worn everyday , bought mine earlier this year & couldn't be happier
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