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18 April 2021, 10:49 PM | #1 |
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Thoughts on this 16800
Thinking about pulling the trigger on this. I like the blueish bezel tint and the slight fading of the indices. What are your thoughts on this specific piece, and the 16800 in general?
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18 April 2021, 11:01 PM | #2 |
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Good choice...first sub reference with sapphire crystal...i have one and i have four different inserts with it....looks like a piece from Curtis's stock. Can't go wrong with a five digit sub with sapphire. Buy the dealer.
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18 April 2021, 11:31 PM | #3 |
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Chamfers have been recut improperly, take a closer look at the case.
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19 April 2021, 12:33 AM | #5 |
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nice watch. If price and seller are good, go for it.
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19 April 2021, 04:52 AM | #6 |
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Chamfers are not original and to fat. These are 1680 chamfers...
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19 April 2021, 05:38 AM | #7 |
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The symmetry is off - have a local AD, watch seller or watchmaker take a look to open up and verify.
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There are also pics of the watch with the case back open and I spoke to him about this specific watch. Not concerned about the seller, more the condition (like the chamfers others have mentioned).
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Here’s a 1983 catalogue pic of a GMT showing very asymmetrical lugs |
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19 April 2021, 03:05 PM | #10 |
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As others mentioned, the chamfers are cut improperly for a 1980s watch. The taper becomes way too wide as it progresses from the top of the chamfer to the bottom of the lug.
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19 April 2021, 10:58 PM | #11 |
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Thanks for the input, all.
I do think that I'll move with the purchase, as I like everything else about the watch (insert color, dial, etc) and I can live with the shape of the case, as it is something I'd like to wear in rotation on a leather strap; it's also at the pricepoint that I want to be in, so that always plays a part. Blasphemous these days, I know, as everyone seems to be moving towards the "unpolished" look, but that's just something that isn't as big of a concern for me. At the end of the day, I'll be wearing it for my enjoyment and don't expect too many Rolex hawks in my daily comings and goings to notice the chamfer shape...which I actually find attractive on this watch. I truly do appreciate the opinions though!
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20 April 2021, 01:55 AM | #12 |
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I seen that watch when it was first listed, the dial and faded bezel certainly caught my eye. Congrats if you end up with the purchase.
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20 April 2021, 02:08 AM | #13 |
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Thank you! Sending the wire as we speak.
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20 April 2021, 06:23 AM | #14 |
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Congrats. Looks nice.
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20 April 2021, 06:44 AM | #15 |
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Awesome pick up!!
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