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kinyik · 30 August 2018, 04:06 AM

Hi all! A big shout out to the forum for helping me pick my 114060 over an Explorer about 2 years ago.
Now I’m here to pick the brains of those willing to lend a helping hand. I’m in the market for a GMT, and this particular one caught my eye. It’s a 1997 16700 model. I know it has a swapped out coke bezel. This one caught my eye as it is still under warranty from a pre owned watch website.
Any thoughts ?
Doesn’t come with box nor papers, but does have the warranty receipt.
Thank you!
Also, seller is asking for about 7500USD.

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dbfagan · 30 August 2018, 04:53 AM

Looking at the lug holes it appears to have been polished quite a bit. Also, I think the correct end links for that bracelet should be 502’s. I think the price may be a little rich considering you can buy a 16710 w/o boxes and papers in the $8k ball park-16700’s tend to lag behind the 16710’s.

As always I defer to the experts.

Good luck,
David

R!$ · 30 August 2018, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dbfagan

Looking at the lug holes it appears to have been polished quite a bit. Also, I think the correct end links for that bracelet should be 502’s. I think the price may be a little rich considering you can buy a 16710 w/o boxes and papers in the $8k ball park-16700’s tend to lag behind the 16710’s.

As always I defer to the experts.

Good luck,
David

I concur. Its not badly polished but there are certainly better examples available.

ancientmariner · 30 August 2018, 05:18 AM

Regarding the warranty, you need to check.
I have seen watches for sale in UK incorrectly quoting balance of previous seller warranties when they are not transferable.

springer · 30 August 2018, 06:00 AM

Looks like a decent watch for the price. I believe the phone camera is distorting the spring bar holes making it look worse than they are - which I have seen in the past.

Looks like an original and correct GMT Jubilee bracelet (1997 clasp code) and the correct end links for a late 16700.

Get a correct "Pepsi" or black insert and you're good-to-go.

Good luck!

kinyik · 30 August 2018, 06:02 AM

Thank you all! It was in fact purchased 2 months ago on watchfinder. Just abit weary as there’s no local watchmaker handy, and I would have to wait till I get home( about an hour and a half’s drive) for my local watchmaker to crack the case open.

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omitohud · 30 August 2018, 06:34 AM

I think u did ok. The price is reasonable in today’s market. The case has been polished but still remain strong.

I blame it on autoconnect.

30 August 2018, 04:06 AM	#1
kinyik "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Everywhere and no Posts: 183	GMT master help Hi all! A big shout out to the forum for helping me pick my 114060 over an Explorer about 2 years ago. Now I’m here to pick the brains of those willing to lend a helping hand. I’m in the market for a GMT, and this particular one caught my eye. It’s a 1997 16700 model. I know it has a swapped out coke bezel. This one caught my eye as it is still under warranty from a pre owned watch website. Any thoughts ? Doesn’t come with box nor papers, but does have the warranty receipt. Thank you! Also, seller is asking for about 7500USD. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 August 2018, 04:53 AM	#2
dbfagan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: David Location: NOVA Posts: 530	I am far from an expert... Looking at the lug holes it appears to have been polished quite a bit. Also, I think the correct end links for that bracelet should be 502’s. I think the price may be a little rich considering you can buy a 16710 w/o boxes and papers in the $8k ball park-16700’s tend to lag behind the 16710’s. As always I defer to the experts. Good luck, David

30 August 2018, 06:00 AM	#5
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,194	Looks like a decent watch for the price. I believe the phone camera is distorting the spring bar holes making it look worse than they are - which I have seen in the past. Looks like an original and correct GMT Jubilee bracelet (1997 clasp code) and the correct end links for a late 16700. Get a correct "Pepsi" or black insert and you're good-to-go. Good luck! __________________ 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.

30 August 2018, 06:34 AM	#7
omitohud "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: los Angeles Posts: 2,051	GMT master help I think u did ok. The price is reasonable in today’s market. The case has been polished but still remain strong. I blame it on autoconnect.

30 August 2018, 05:18 AM	#4
ancientmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Posts: 1,169	Regarding the warranty, you need to check. I have seen watches for sale in UK incorrectly quoting balance of previous seller warranties when they are not transferable.

30 August 2018, 06:02 AM	#6
kinyik "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Everywhere and no Posts: 183	Thank you all! It was in fact purchased 2 months ago on watchfinder. Just abit weary as there’s no local watchmaker handy, and I would have to wait till I get home( about an hour and a half’s drive) for my local watchmaker to crack the case open. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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