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Old 15 May 2016, 11:19 AM   #1
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Thoughts on a Rolex 16803

Hello

I have been gathering some great insights on this watch and came across one recently. It's a TT 16803

What are your thoughts on the watch? Its an 1987. R36XXXX serial number.

What value would you place on it.
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Old 15 May 2016, 07:01 PM   #2
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We don't really do values its against the rules. Tell us what the asking price is and we can comment.


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Old 15 May 2016, 07:36 PM   #3
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Service dial and hands. FYI.
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Old 15 May 2016, 10:27 PM   #4
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For a TT shouldn't the hands and markers be gold?
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Old 15 May 2016, 10:59 PM   #5
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@rwt did you say that because of the lack of Swiss t<25? I've read in several places that the late models (after the tritium) came with the above noted design. It has been something in the back of my mind though.

@georgek the hands are gold, picture may not show it well though.

The asking price is $5500 Canadian dollars (4200 usd)
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Old 16 May 2016, 03:58 AM   #6
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@rwt did you say that because of the lack of Swiss t<25? I've read in several places that the late models (after the tritium) came with the above noted design. It has been something in the back of my mind though.
Price is great!

Sure but they were still making 16613 with Swiss t<25 after this watch was built.

Then SWISS for the first batch of luminova after the luminova dials with Swiss t<25 that were left over and THEN SWISS MADE.

16803 never came with a luminova dial.
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Old 16 May 2016, 04:58 AM   #7
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Thanks for the quick response and knowledge!

So it's still a good deal?
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Old 16 May 2016, 06:52 PM   #8
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That's a pretty easy dial and hand set to source if you want to put it back original. I probably wouldn't because it's more usable as is.
I'd like to see the rest of the watch but as long as everything checks out as real...I say heck of a deal.

The bezel is a little polished. It happens. The case looks even and strong. I'd like to see the sides...and the back. The sapphire looks like it has a scratch. That's a little bit of a bummer. Open market 250.00 part. Cheaper in service. The market is soft on these right now. It's a good value. If it was stainless steel you would pay that much. 2 tone models are alway soft it seems....but it's a great watch and if you like it...it's a great value. The 3035 is a wonderful movement that keeps very good time when maintained. Very few real issues with it.

I'd rather have a 16613 but you'll spend a lot more money.

You could send that to RSC and it would be as new, though it looks like it has already seen them. Any service history or original paperwork?
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Old 16 May 2016, 10:13 PM   #9
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Yes! It has all the original papers and the box. I'll try to get more pics soon.

I've read great things about this model. I just love how timeless it is. You can go buy one in 2016 and it'll look damn near identical.
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Old 17 May 2016, 01:49 PM   #10
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Box and papers...?

If you don't want it I do :-)
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Old 17 May 2016, 10:26 PM   #11
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Lol.

I'll pick it up and wear it for a bit. I really like the explorer 2 in black dial so I may eventually trade this one in but that could be years away.
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Old 17 May 2016, 10:27 PM   #12
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@rwt yes, original box and papers accompany the watch. I'll load some more pics over the next few days.
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Old 22 May 2016, 06:33 AM   #13
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A few more pics

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Old 22 May 2016, 07:27 AM   #14
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Insert is aftermarket I do believe
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Old 22 May 2016, 08:32 AM   #15
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Yes KG0003, I believe it has been changed
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