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Franks07 · 14 October 2018, 10:46 AM

I'm currently considering selling off a few pieces to bring "the herd" back under control. One thing for certain is that this GMT 16750 "Transitional" will never go. Many would argue that it isn't quite "vintage" just yet with it's 8.8 mil serial and the gold dial surrounds. I think the acrylic crystal and patinated tritium plots and hands more than compensate. This one is a 100% complete full set dating to 1985 that has never been polished and worn ever so sparingly.
Had it out for some fresh air today and had an overwhelming urge to share it here.

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Dr.Smellody · 14 October 2018, 11:08 AM

Nice watch Frank. Vintage or not, it's still rock and roll to me!

Pureform · 14 October 2018, 11:16 AM

30 years and over is what we consider in the vintage world... Can be cars/firearms/watches and so forth... So i consider this a vintage now... Doesn't matter if it has gold surrounds/sapphire crystal/plastic crystal/patina and so forth... 30 years and older IS vintage...

datejust24 · 14 October 2018, 11:32 AM

Gorgeous example

swish77 · 14 October 2018, 12:12 PM

Amazing example! You're smart not to sell it. I wouldn't either.

And I'd consider that vintage at this point, but a much-debated subject, of course.

Redtele58 · 14 October 2018, 12:57 PM

Wow! That's a beauty. Hang onto it forever.

stmoore · 14 October 2018, 01:18 PM

That’s vintage. To me anything that has a “real” serial number is vintage.
Wonderful patina. I really enjoy that watch.

Styles Bitchley · 14 October 2018, 01:58 PM

That’s a treasure.

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Pureform · 14 October 2018, 02:18 PM

Mine is also a transitional model from 1984 reference 16800 when rolex subs started getting white surrounds and the bad lacquer formula.. My dial hasn't spent much in the sun all its life but it is starting to now and I can slightly see stars on the dial (brown spot just a reflection from the phone lens...

This one is my tool watch I wear everyday and will never get rid of....

214270Explorer · 14 October 2018, 03:36 PM

Those are both quite fine pieces.

Dan S · 14 October 2018, 03:46 PM

The color of the lume and acrylic crystal give it a very vintage feel to me. And obviously, it's a great piece.

lhanddds · 14 October 2018, 10:08 PM

Very nice 16750. It’s almost the perfect watch to me. I prefer it over the 1675 because of the quickset date and they are even more rare. My vote is that yours is vintage. Here’s mine

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Rebel · 14 October 2018, 10:11 PM

I had one. Flipped it. BIG MISTAKE. Enjoy yours.

jfmiii · 15 October 2018, 12:30 AM

16750 is most definitely vintage.

springer · 15 October 2018, 01:37 AM

Frank, it's nice to see you still enjoying the 16750. Take care.

MAJ75 · 15 October 2018, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Franks07

I'm currently considering selling off a few pieces to bring "the herd" back under control. One thing for certain is that this GMT 16750 "Transitional" will never go. Many would argue that it isn't quite "vintage" just yet with it's 8.8 mil serial and the gold dial surrounds. I think the acrylic crystal and patinated tritium plots and hands more than compensate. This one is a 100% complete full set dating to 1985 that has never been polished and worn ever so sparingly.
Had it out for some fresh air today and had an overwhelming urge to share it here.

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Oustanding example. The patination on the lume dial plots & hands is perfection, looks so good with that beautiful insert.

Franks07 · 15 October 2018, 07:32 AM

Hey J.P. I was 100% certain you would recognize that 16750 that was in your personal collection for more than 10 years.
I don't wear it often but certainly enjoy it immensely. Being a 100% complete "full set" with almost zero wear and such beautiful patina makes it quite special.
Owning a GMT with "Springer provenance" is an honor.

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Frank, it's nice to see you still enjoying the 16750. Take care.

springer · 15 October 2018, 07:45 AM

Just for you Frank - now that's vintage unpolished!!! It was definitely one that got away.

Jsol · 15 October 2018, 01:54 PM

Well you know you have a loyal buyer here in SF anytime :) Your ole rootbeer is getting a lot of wrist time!

Franks07 · 16 October 2018, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jsol

Well you know you have a loyal buyer here in SF anytime :) Your ole rootbeer is getting a lot of wrist time!

Hi Joyce...glad to hear the 16753 Rootbeer GMT is getting well deserved wrist time. I do miss it but am delighted to have found a buyer who actually wears it and enjoys it so much.
Best,
Frank

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R!$ · 16 October 2018, 09:16 AM

Nice pics!

FTX I · 16 October 2018, 10:53 AM

No doubt in my mind it's vintage. And gorgeous.

dbhak22 · 16 October 2018, 01:30 PM

Gorgeous! Never let that one go. Never!

Tropheus · 16 October 2018, 02:32 PM

amazing piece! love the patina

14 October 2018, 10:46 AM	#1
Franks07 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 729	Love This Watch Even if it's Not Quite "Vintage" Just Yet I'm currently considering selling off a few pieces to bring "the herd" back under control. One thing for certain is that this GMT 16750 "Transitional" will never go. Many would argue that it isn't quite "vintage" just yet with it's 8.8 mil serial and the gold dial surrounds. I think the acrylic crystal and patinated tritium plots and hands more than compensate. This one is a 100% complete full set dating to 1985 that has never been polished and worn ever so sparingly. Had it out for some fresh air today and had an overwhelming urge to share it here. Sent from my LG-TP450 using Tapatalk

14 October 2018, 03:36 PM	#10
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	Those are both quite fine pieces. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some" Last edited by 214270Explorer; 14 October 2018 at 03:38 PM.. Reason: typo

14 October 2018, 10:11 PM	#13
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,055	I had one. Flipped it. BIG MISTAKE. Enjoy yours. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

15 October 2018, 01:37 AM	#15
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,194	Frank, it's nice to see you still enjoying the 16750. Take care. __________________ 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.

15 October 2018, 01:54 PM	#19
Jsol "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Joyce Location: SF and NYC Watch: GMT, AP, DD, Posts: 641	Well you know you have a loyal buyer here in SF anytime :) Your ole rootbeer is getting a lot of wrist time! __________________ IG @crownthewatch

14 October 2018, 11:08 AM	#2
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,193	Nice watch Frank. Vintage or not, it's still rock and roll to me!

14 October 2018, 11:16 AM	#3
Pureform Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 278	30 years and over is what we consider in the vintage world... Can be cars/firearms/watches and so forth... So i consider this a vintage now... Doesn't matter if it has gold surrounds/sapphire crystal/plastic crystal/patina and so forth... 30 years and older IS vintage...

14 October 2018, 11:32 AM	#4
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	Gorgeous example

14 October 2018, 12:12 PM	#5
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,789	Amazing example! You're smart not to sell it. I wouldn't either. And I'd consider that vintage at this point, but a much-debated subject, of course.

14 October 2018, 12:57 PM	#6
Redtele58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Rick Location: SW Oklahoma Watch: GMT, Daytona Posts: 147	Wow! That's a beauty. Hang onto it forever.

14 October 2018, 01:18 PM	#7
stmoore Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: US Watch: Gilt Posts: 1,592	That’s vintage. To me anything that has a “real” serial number is vintage. Wonderful patina. I really enjoy that watch.

14 October 2018, 01:58 PM	#8
Styles Bitchley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,396	That’s a treasure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 October 2018, 02:18 PM	#9
Pureform Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 278	Mine is also a transitional model from 1984 reference 16800 when rolex subs started getting white surrounds and the bad lacquer formula.. My dial hasn't spent much in the sun all its life but it is starting to now and I can slightly see stars on the dial (brown spot just a reflection from the phone lens... This one is my tool watch I wear everyday and will never get rid of....

14 October 2018, 03:46 PM	#11
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,893	The color of the lume and acrylic crystal give it a very vintage feel to me. And obviously, it's a great piece.

14 October 2018, 10:08 PM	#12
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Very nice 16750. It’s almost the perfect watch to me. I prefer it over the 1675 because of the quickset date and they are even more rare. My vote is that yours is vintage. Here’s mine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 October 2018, 09:16 AM	#21
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	Nice pics!

16 October 2018, 10:53 AM	#22
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	No doubt in my mind it's vintage. And gorgeous.

16 October 2018, 01:30 PM	#23
dbhak22 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Daniel Location: PNW Watch: ♛ Posts: 2,958	Gorgeous! Never let that one go. Never! __________________ GMT II (16710) \| Explorer I (1016) \| Datejust I (116234) \| Submariner (1680) \| Day-Date (1803) \| Royal Oak (25594) \| FOIS (2998 spec) \| Submariner (16808)

16 October 2018, 02:32 PM	#24
Tropheus "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 11	amazing piece! love the patina

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