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usnsailor620 · 23 April 2018, 11:28 AM

Hello TRF!

I’m on the edge of buying this GMT Master II Coke Bezel but have very little knowledge of vintage Rolex pieces. The watch I got my eyes on has box but no papers. What should I be looking for when I inspect the watch? What’s the fair asking price for the watch given it’s condition in today’s market? Do you see any red flags?

It will be my first vintage Rolex

Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

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NKflyer · 23 April 2018, 01:39 PM

No red flags from what I can see. Looks to be a late 80's/early 90's example with the original tritium dial and bracelet. The crystal is pretty chewed up around the edges at 10 & 12 o'clock, though. I suspect it would sell for $6700-7000 here on the forum.

usnsailor620 · 23 April 2018, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NKflyer

No red flags from what I can see. Looks to be a late 80's/early 90's example with the original tritium dial and bracelet. The crystal is pretty chewed up around the edges at 10 & 12 o'clock, though. I suspect it would sell for $6700-7000 here on the forum.

Awesome! I was worried that some of the parts were swapped. I'll be meeting up with the seller tomorrow. Pretty stoked. I'm getting it as a present for myself for my upcoming birthday!

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usnsailor620 · 23 April 2018, 02:25 PM

Here are more pictures of the watch..

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FTX I · 23 April 2018, 11:42 PM

I don't like that cyclops for some reason I don't know. Experts, please, is everything right with that crown? I would not get it without a full inspection at a repair shop where people are used to work on Rolex.

037 · 24 April 2018, 01:04 AM

Cyclops looks correct to me. Magnification looks to be around 2X in photos which I've seen in crystals from that era.

Crown looks correct but slightly odd due to poor lighting. It's probably okay.

Dial looks like late-'80s / early-'90s as mentioned above. Insert looks correct for the age.

I don't see any red flags, either, but obviously would want to inspect it in person before signing off on it. Chances are it's going to need a service sooner than later so bank on that being part of the overall cost.

FTX I · 24 April 2018, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 037

Cyclops looks correct to me. Magnification looks to be around 2X in photos which I've seen in crystals from that era.

Crown looks correct but slightly odd due to poor lighting. It's probably okay.

Dial looks like late-'80s / early-'90s as mentioned above. Insert looks correct for the age.

I don't see any red flags, either, but obviously would want to inspect it in person before signing off on it. Chances are it's going to need a service sooner than later so bank on that being part of the overall cost.

usnsailor620 · 24 April 2018, 03:26 AM

Thanks for the input! You guys rock! I feel more comfortable now.

usnsailor620 · 27 April 2018, 10:35 AM

Quick update..

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CPRWATCH · 27 April 2018, 04:38 PM

All looks good to me, Have you bought the watch .

usnsailor620 · 27 April 2018, 05:21 PM

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All looks good to me, Have you bought the watch .

Yes I have! My first vintage!

bonatto · 27 April 2018, 06:12 PM

Congrats. Bracelet looks like it's on backwards though. Crown tip on clasp should be pointing towards 6 o clock. Easy fix, pop pins off, turn around, back on - with care not to scratch lugs.

usnsailor620 · 27 April 2018, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bonatto

Congrats. Bracelet looks like it's on backwards though. Crown tip on clasp should be pointing towards 6 o clock. Easy fix, pop pins off, turn around, back on - with care not to scratch lugs.

shoot! that's was me, I took the bracelet off and installed it on backwards.

037 · 27 April 2018, 09:17 PM

Congrats! Looks like it's in excellent shape. The clasp is mint!

cjohns · 27 April 2018, 11:44 PM

If you haven't switched back the bracelet or just pop it off again and tell us what the letter is on the serial #(letter will be first) at the 6 o'clock position .

cpefy3 · 28 April 2018, 12:29 AM

Congrats!!

usnsailor620 · 28 April 2018, 09:16 AM

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If you haven't switched back the bracelet or just pop it off again and tell us what the letter is on the serial #(letter will be first) at the 6 o'clock position .

it says LXXXXXX. why do you ask?

usnsailor620 · 28 April 2018, 09:21 AM

Thanks everyone! pretty happy with my purchase! can't stop staring at it!

2001jesper · 28 April 2018, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by usnsailor620

it says LXXXXXX. why do you ask?

Dates the watch to between 1988 - 1990 i assume

2001jesper · 28 April 2018, 09:34 AM

Great looking watch btw - Congrats !!

23 April 2018, 11:28 AM	#1
usnsailor620 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Ted Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 114060, 116520, EX Posts: 59	Advice on 16710 GMT Master II “Coke” Hello TRF! I’m on the edge of buying this GMT Master II Coke Bezel but have very little knowledge of vintage Rolex pieces. The watch I got my eyes on has box but no papers. What should I be looking for when I inspect the watch? What’s the fair asking price for the watch given it’s condition in today’s market? Do you see any red flags? It will be my first vintage Rolex Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 April 2018, 11:44 PM	#15
cjohns "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Clark Location: Ramsey Minnesota Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 953	If you haven't switched back the bracelet or just pop it off again and tell us what the letter is on the serial #(letter will be first) at the 6 o'clock position . __________________ GMT Master II 126300 41 White stick smooth Explorer 39mm SOLD ,, 114060 SOLD NIB Sub ND SOLD,,Shouldn't have!!!Crap!

23 April 2018, 01:39 PM	#2
NKflyer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: Colorado Posts: 2,834	No red flags from what I can see. Looks to be a late 80's/early 90's example with the original tritium dial and bracelet. The crystal is pretty chewed up around the edges at 10 & 12 o'clock, though. I suspect it would sell for $6700-7000 here on the forum.

23 April 2018, 02:25 PM	#4
usnsailor620 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Ted Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 114060, 116520, EX Posts: 59	Here are more pictures of the watch.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 April 2018, 11:42 PM	#5
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	I don't like that cyclops for some reason I don't know. Experts, please, is everything right with that crown? I would not get it without a full inspection at a repair shop where people are used to work on Rolex.

24 April 2018, 01:04 AM	#6
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,171	Cyclops looks correct to me. Magnification looks to be around 2X in photos which I've seen in crystals from that era. Crown looks correct but slightly odd due to poor lighting. It's probably okay. Dial looks like late-'80s / early-'90s as mentioned above. Insert looks correct for the age. I don't see any red flags, either, but obviously would want to inspect it in person before signing off on it. Chances are it's going to need a service sooner than later so bank on that being part of the overall cost.

24 April 2018, 03:26 AM	#8
usnsailor620 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Ted Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 114060, 116520, EX Posts: 59	Thanks for the input! You guys rock! I feel more comfortable now.

27 April 2018, 10:35 AM	#9
usnsailor620 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Ted Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 114060, 116520, EX Posts: 59	Quick update.. . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 April 2018, 04:38 PM	#10
CPRWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Chester UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 4,592	All looks good to me, Have you bought the watch .

27 April 2018, 06:12 PM	#12
bonatto "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: UK/EU Posts: 222	Congrats. Bracelet looks like it's on backwards though. Crown tip on clasp should be pointing towards 6 o clock. Easy fix, pop pins off, turn around, back on - with care not to scratch lugs.

27 April 2018, 09:17 PM	#14
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,171	Congrats! Looks like it's in excellent shape. The clasp is mint!

28 April 2018, 12:29 AM	#16
cpefy3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Collin Location: Raleigh, NC Watch: 16014, 16600 Posts: 344	Congrats!!

28 April 2018, 09:21 AM	#18
usnsailor620 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Ted Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 114060, 116520, EX Posts: 59	Thanks everyone! pretty happy with my purchase! can't stop staring at it!

28 April 2018, 09:34 AM	#20
2001jesper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesper Location: Earth Watch: 116234 Posts: 1,644	Great looking watch btw - Congrats !!

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