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22 July 2018, 04:31 PM | #1 |
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So my good buddy said his dad inherited this from his brother. Anyone have any opinions on the year? I think it’s a late 70’s or early 80’s model. I was surprised to see the rust in the second hand.
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23 July 2018, 01:39 AM | #2 |
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Anyone got any opinions on this?
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23 July 2018, 01:47 AM | #3 |
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If it has rust on the second hand, it probably has rust inside as well. Needs professional servicing.
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23 July 2018, 01:51 AM | #4 |
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Matt dial 16800, cool watch!! lugs look newly brushed can you post more images?
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23 July 2018, 02:05 AM | #5 |
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A few more photos and a few more comments will be of an assistance , I'm airing on the side of caution until some more info is forth coming, I wish you well, rgds "H"
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A few more photos and a few more comments will be of an assistance .....My comment would be to have it professional checked by a watchmaker that knows Rolex.
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23 July 2018, 04:47 AM | #7 |
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Would rust be caused by a bad seal?
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23 July 2018, 06:05 AM | #9 |
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I have a 16800 whith a similar rusty second hand, I believe some of the transitional models had issues with the hands degrading and rusting. I have seen Sea Dweller 16660 models with this issue as well.
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23 July 2018, 07:00 AM | #11 |
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I see nothing wrong with it other than the corrosion but I am not an expert. I have two 16800’s and don’t see a difference from this one to mine. Why do you think the hand is aftermarket?
I am too lazy to size a picture of mine with the rusty hand but they are on my Instagram feed, Justink1665. |
23 July 2018, 09:16 AM | #12 |
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The serial number will give an idea of the year. Take off the bracelet and you’ll see it and the model number between the lugs.
I agree with Springer - looking at a single picture doesn’t say much unless a watch is a bad fake. This one “looks” nice but no way to know what else is going on inside. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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23 July 2018, 11:21 AM | #13 |
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It's a transitional submariner date. Matte dial with sapphire crystal.
Age wise, it's from from around 79 to roughly 84. More photos will confirm the truth, but it looks very nice. The second hand is fine. This wasn't uncommon. If he plans to keep it, then have it serviced. Do NOT change the dial, hands, or insert. If he plans to sell it, send me a message. If it's early enough (birth year) I might be interested! |
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When did tapered tips on second hands appear? This one seems non-tapered to me.
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23 July 2018, 12:06 PM | #15 |
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Did you consider taking off the bracelet to find the serial number; which should help date the watch?
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Hand appears genuine. I've seen it before and half a few here. The tritium dot is centered more toward the end of the hand than the middle of the hand.
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23 July 2018, 03:28 PM | #17 |
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I learned something new today! The position of the bubble and the lack of taper had me guessing. I did a few cross-checks on known sales sites and just made an assumption which as we all know just doesn’t cut it in the world of vintage Rolex
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23 July 2018, 08:45 PM | #19 |
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is it not true that you have to threaten Rolex with violence not to change anything on the watch. i have read horror stories about that.
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