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evident · 6 November 2018, 04:03 AM

Saw this watch in person today. Very nervous on pulling the trigger, but i think i'll always be.

No box, no papers, watch looked in good shape to me. It might be missing a few end links but fits my wrist well. Been hunting the last few weeks in Japan and this is the cheapest one i've found that's close to where i am right now from a reputable second hand chain.

price comes out to about $7500 USD.

What do you guys think? has it been polished? Should i pull the trigger?

evident · 9 November 2018, 04:58 PM

bump, any thoughts?

Travelair007 · 9 November 2018, 09:41 PM

I need more pics of the watch but I’m fairly certain that the bezel is aftermarket, not original

evident · 10 November 2018, 01:02 AM

I sent you a PM with the link to the particular model i'm looking at. Because of my low post count I can't post links to images on here.

I think the bezel looks like other 1995 models that i've found on chrono24. what makes you think that the bezel is aftermarket?

Thanks for your response, and hello from bucks county (well, i'm currently in Japan now!) !

Gtecko · 10 November 2018, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travelair007

I need more pics of the watch but I’m fairly certain that the bezel is aftermarket, not original

just wanted to chime in as the OP is not familiar, Travelair007 is referring to the insert, not the actually bezel it self.
its not dramatic as any AD could sell you an original insert for ~70bucks.
I would focus on the mechanism, dial, oyster, things that are costly to replace and make a decision from there.
More pics will help

Travelair007 · 10 November 2018, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gtecko

just wanted to chime in as the OP is not familiar, Travelair007 is referring to the insert, not the actually bezel it self.
its not dramatic as any AD could sell you an original insert for ~70bucks.
I would focus on the mechanism, dial, oyster, things that are costly to replace and make a decision from there.
More pics will help

Thanks for the clarification! That’s what I meant

dhknola · 10 November 2018, 02:49 AM

I'm not an expert, but can't find anything wrong with it from the photo. Good price for that model at 7500.

springer · 10 November 2018, 01:45 PM

The bezel insert is genuine. Found during the later part of the 1990s at the end of the tritium dial era.

Watch looks nice and price is very reasonably.

crowncollection · 10 November 2018, 02:05 PM

as above looks good

evident · 16 November 2018, 05:44 PM

Walked out with it today. Very excited for my first Rolex. I will make a new thread on the main board soon.

Thanks!!:)

MinMay · 16 November 2018, 06:05 PM

so you bought it already huh? my recommendation is to get it inspected by a professional locally quick :) . I don't like what i see from your initial pics. I need better pics....you should still get it inspected (open the case) since you have no paperwork, etc.

Abdullah71601 · 16 November 2018, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MinMay

so you bought it already huh? my recommendation is to get it inspected by a professional locally quick :) . I don't like what i see from your initial pics. I need better pics....you should still get it inspected (open the case) since you have no paperwork, etc.

JP and David say it's good. JP is an expert on GMT's. What did they miss that you found?

Yaz · 16 November 2018, 09:53 PM

It seems to be good.
I mean I’ve learned a bit in TRF about the insert and it seems to be genuine.
Maybe with more pictures it will be easier to help you.
I’ve requested help a couple of weeks ago and TRF members helped me a lot about GMT I’m wearing right now !

Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk

Beckster · 16 November 2018, 11:22 PM

I’m no expert as well but I would be comfortable getting one from Japan especially if it’s from a reputable dealer. They are very meticulous over there.

evident · 17 November 2018, 08:41 AM

Here's another photo from today... I'll have more shortly

edweather · 17 November 2018, 09:04 AM

That looks like a really nice watch, looking forward to more photos.

Tools · 17 November 2018, 10:30 AM

Looks good.

GLADIATOR · 17 November 2018, 12:40 PM

Genuine

evident · 17 November 2018, 08:17 PM

Got back to the US today and was able to take more pics. Sorry if they don't come out too good.

I think some links from the 78360 band are missing but they seem to be cheap from my ad, and this fits my wrist perfectly. I'm going to stop by today and try to order a Pepsi bezel.

steve099 · 17 November 2018, 09:44 PM

nice score indeed.

10 November 2018, 01:45 PM	#8
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,194	The bezel insert is genuine. Found during the later part of the 1990s at the end of the tritium dial era. Watch looks nice and price is very reasonably. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

10 November 2018, 02:05 PM	#9
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	as above looks good __________________ watches many

16 November 2018, 11:22 PM	#14
Beckster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Singapore Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 836	I’m no expert as well but I would be comfortable getting one from Japan especially if it’s from a reputable dealer. They are very meticulous over there. __________________ Rolex Only Please

17 November 2018, 09:04 AM	#16
edweather "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: Georgia, USA Watch: Casio Illuminator Posts: 650	That looks like a really nice watch, looking forward to more photos. __________________ An expert under pressure is a drip.

17 November 2018, 10:30 AM	#17
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,039	Looks good. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 November 2018, 04:58 PM	#2
evident "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 17	bump, any thoughts?

9 November 2018, 09:41 PM	#3
Travelair007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: CA Posts: 1,514	I need more pics of the watch but I’m fairly certain that the bezel is aftermarket, not original

10 November 2018, 01:02 AM	#4
evident "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 17	I sent you a PM with the link to the particular model i'm looking at. Because of my low post count I can't post links to images on here. I think the bezel looks like other 1995 models that i've found on chrono24. what makes you think that the bezel is aftermarket? Thanks for your response, and hello from bucks county (well, i'm currently in Japan now!) !

10 November 2018, 02:49 AM	#7
dhknola "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,153	I'm not an expert, but can't find anything wrong with it from the photo. Good price for that model at 7500.

16 November 2018, 05:44 PM	#10
evident "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 17	Walked out with it today. Very excited for my first Rolex. I will make a new thread on the main board soon. Thanks!!:)

16 November 2018, 06:05 PM	#11
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	so you bought it already huh? my recommendation is to get it inspected by a professional locally quick :) . I don't like what i see from your initial pics. I need better pics....you should still get it inspected (open the case) since you have no paperwork, etc.

16 November 2018, 09:53 PM	#13
Yaz "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: GVA Watch: Rolex 16710 Posts: 1,629	It seems to be good. I mean I’ve learned a bit in TRF about the insert and it seems to be genuine. Maybe with more pictures it will be easier to help you. I’ve requested help a couple of weeks ago and TRF members helped me a lot about GMT I’m wearing right now ! Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk

17 November 2018, 12:40 PM	#18
GLADIATOR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Costa Blanca, Watch: YMII,GMTII,DAYTONA Posts: 5,288	Genuine __________________ The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. Winston Churchill "We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done."

17 November 2018, 09:44 PM	#20
steve099 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Steve Location: Australia Watch: 116619LB Posts: 564	nice score indeed.

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