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Vicious49 · 7 April 2018, 04:40 AM

I'm still learning about Rolex (the deeper you go, the more you get lost) and have found I don't like the latest generation of Rolexes. I've been looking for something reasonable that had a vintage vibe to it. Ideally a 5513 but the ones with nice Patina seem to go for too much. I started looking at 1680 as I like the date wheel with the open 6 and 9. I came across this 16800 that has a nice dark patina to the markers and a ghosted bezel.

Could you tell me if there's anything wrong with the watch and the price? So I know what to look for next time. Also, would you avoid purchasing from an international seller? And will I get hit with customs if I purchase internationally?

chrono24 won't give me the links for the pics so I'll just provide the link to the watch I'm looking at - https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/subma...-id7955375.htm

Chronokid · 7 April 2018, 05:01 AM

IMO, the patina looks a bit too orange and it may possibly be re-lumed. But what do I know.

Speed · 7 April 2018, 05:22 AM

Clearly the international situation adds risk. I would not do it.

Youngrolex · 7 April 2018, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by chronokid

imo, the patina looks a bit too orange and it may possibly be re-lumed. But what do i know.

Doesn't look right.

swish77 · 7 April 2018, 05:44 AM

Over-polished case too. Those poor crown guards.

This reference is getable from several reputable dealers in the U.S. Just be patient. They're out there. Michael Morgan at Iconic recently sold a fabulous LNOS 16800 with boxes and papers. Asking price was $13K.

SLS · 7 April 2018, 05:54 AM

I'm OK with the markers & lume. The watch is certainly not "mint" and the bezel insert is not "ceramic"

The bracelet also has quite a bit of wear, see how the center links have worn away part of the outer links? I would look for a watch from within the US.

cpefy3 · 7 April 2018, 06:29 AM

Pass, I think there are better examples out there for that price.

Nikrnic · 7 April 2018, 06:55 AM

I smell fish

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sonnysthlm · 3 May 2018, 11:31 PM

What was the price on that one?

Mezz72 · 4 May 2018, 01:53 AM

here’s my 8.2m series.

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lolo1972sg · 21 May 2018, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mezz72

here’s my 8.2m series.

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selling?
From a local bro

Mezz72 · 21 May 2018, 08:10 PM

sorry local bro, but i’m not selling this.

siempreko · 22 May 2018, 12:57 AM

I would second the pass recommendations...

7 April 2018, 04:40 AM	#1
Vicious49 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 151	16800 purchase advice I'm still learning about Rolex (the deeper you go, the more you get lost) and have found I don't like the latest generation of Rolexes. I've been looking for something reasonable that had a vintage vibe to it. Ideally a 5513 but the ones with nice Patina seem to go for too much. I started looking at 1680 as I like the date wheel with the open 6 and 9. I came across this 16800 that has a nice dark patina to the markers and a ghosted bezel. Could you tell me if there's anything wrong with the watch and the price? So I know what to look for next time. Also, would you avoid purchasing from an international seller? And will I get hit with customs if I purchase internationally? chrono24 won't give me the links for the pics so I'll just provide the link to the watch I'm looking at - https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/subma...-id7955375.htm

7 April 2018, 05:54 AM	#6
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	I'm OK with the markers & lume. The watch is certainly not "mint" and the bezel insert is not "ceramic" The bracelet also has quite a bit of wear, see how the center links have worn away part of the outer links? I would look for a watch from within the US. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

7 April 2018, 05:01 AM	#2
Chronokid 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Illinois Watch: One I'm wearing! Posts: 274	IMO, the patina looks a bit too orange and it may possibly be re-lumed. But what do I know.

7 April 2018, 05:22 AM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Clearly the international situation adds risk. I would not do it.

7 April 2018, 05:44 AM	#5
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,792	Over-polished case too. Those poor crown guards. This reference is getable from several reputable dealers in the U.S. Just be patient. They're out there. Michael Morgan at Iconic recently sold a fabulous LNOS 16800 with boxes and papers. Asking price was $13K.

7 April 2018, 06:29 AM	#7
cpefy3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Collin Location: Raleigh, NC Watch: 16014, 16600 Posts: 344	Pass, I think there are better examples out there for that price.

7 April 2018, 06:55 AM	#8
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,160	I smell fish Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

3 May 2018, 11:31 PM	#9
sonnysthlm "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 6	What was the price on that one?

4 May 2018, 01:53 AM	#10
Mezz72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 618	here’s my 8.2m series. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 May 2018, 08:10 PM	#12
Mezz72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 618	sorry local bro, but i’m not selling this.

22 May 2018, 12:57 AM	#13
siempreko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: Sometimes Posts: 1,197	I would second the pass recommendations...

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