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jioannou · 28 May 2021, 06:17 AM

Hi all

I'm close to pulling the trigger on the below

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/rolex/gmt...id13119552.htm

https://www.maunderwatches.co.uk/sho...-gmt-master-2/

I know the pics are limited, but what do we think? I'm not bothered about price analysis but whether the watch looks to be in good condition (i.e not over polished, I can't really tell), not franken etc. The dealer is relatively large, based in Surrey in the UK.

What do we think? This is my first dip into the realms of vintage.

101031-28 · 29 May 2021, 01:10 AM

Looks very nice, finish on case is crisp, shows barely worn, quite unusual to find on an almost 40 year old watch. But at GBP 12,000 (USD 17000) it is definitely not a screaming deal.. Any negotiating room? I would feel comfortable spending up to USD 14,000 but more? Not sure. Keep us posted

GGGMT · 29 May 2021, 01:26 AM

Meh. Looks fine but no box papers complete set and way overpriced imho tho I’m unfamiliar with UK pricing. Not a rare watch. Keep up the hunt

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Humble michael · 29 May 2021, 01:31 AM

I would not be a player w/o box and papers unless I got a substantial discount.Make a low offer and wait.Pay only w credit card :-) wishing you the best, james in San Antonio Tx

jioannou · 29 May 2021, 08:17 PM

Thanks Gents - will see if I can get some off the price

GGGMT · 29 May 2021, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james272

I would not be a player w/o box and papers unless I got a substantial discount.Make a low offer and wait.Pay only w credit card :-) wishing you the best, james in San Antonio Tx

This.

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swaini3 · 30 May 2021, 02:37 AM

Nothing wrong with buying a vintage Rolex without papers. Just make sure its legit and the price reflects the condition ....

jioannou · 30 May 2021, 07:13 AM

Saw it today. Condition was amazing. Going to price chip a bit but I think I’ll jump on it

Jackie Daytona · 30 May 2021, 09:40 AM

Looks really nice. I wouldn’t worry too much about box and papers either. An almost 40 year old watch the majority of them don’t and what good is a warranty paper at this point anyways. I’m not familiar with UK prices but understand them to be a bit on the higher end for watches like this. Maybe just a little off the asking price, but honestly for an example as nice as that I think they are pretty close.

BillA · 31 May 2021, 01:31 AM

Watch had to have been serviced, bezel looks to good to be original.
Who serviced? when? Did they use Rolex parts?

Old Expat Beast · 31 May 2021, 09:01 AM

Looks all good to me.

jioannou · 1 June 2021, 06:34 AM

Thanks for the replies all

springer · 5 June 2021, 11:56 AM

The asking price is reasonable based on the condition which appears to be very nice. This watch isn't a $14,000 GMT 16750, not even close.

Fine examples are bringing $16,000 on up. Box and paper sets for a fine watch are way past $20,000.

28 May 2021, 06:17 AM	#1
jioannou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: london Posts: 62	16750 - advice Hi all I'm close to pulling the trigger on the below https://www.chrono24.co.uk/rolex/gmt...id13119552.htm https://www.maunderwatches.co.uk/sho...-gmt-master-2/ I know the pics are limited, but what do we think? I'm not bothered about price analysis but whether the watch looks to be in good condition (i.e not over polished, I can't really tell), not franken etc. The dealer is relatively large, based in Surrey in the UK. What do we think? This is my first dip into the realms of vintage.

29 May 2021, 01:10 AM	#2
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,741	Looks very nice, finish on case is crisp, shows barely worn, quite unusual to find on an almost 40 year old watch. But at GBP 12,000 (USD 17000) it is definitely not a screaming deal.. Any negotiating room? I would feel comfortable spending up to USD 14,000 but more? Not sure. Keep us posted __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

30 May 2021, 09:40 AM	#9
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 5,825	Looks really nice. I wouldn’t worry too much about box and papers either. An almost 40 year old watch the majority of them don’t and what good is a warranty paper at this point anyways. I’m not familiar with UK prices but understand them to be a bit on the higher end for watches like this. Maybe just a little off the asking price, but honestly for an example as nice as that I think they are pretty close. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 116400GV \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

31 May 2021, 09:01 AM	#11
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,364	Looks all good to me. __________________ _______________________

5 June 2021, 11:56 AM	#13
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,197	The asking price is reasonable based on the condition which appears to be very nice. This watch isn't a $14,000 GMT 16750, not even close. Fine examples are bringing $16,000 on up. Box and paper sets for a fine watch are way past $20,000. __________________ 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.

29 May 2021, 01:26 AM	#3
GGGMT 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,064	Meh. Looks fine but no box papers complete set and way overpriced imho tho I’m unfamiliar with UK pricing. Not a rare watch. Keep up the hunt Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 May 2021, 01:31 AM	#4
Humble michael "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: James Cline Location: san antonio Watch: 5711 white , 5990, Posts: 1,218	I would not be a player w/o box and papers unless I got a substantial discount.Make a low offer and wait.Pay only w credit card :-) wishing you the best, james in San Antonio Tx

29 May 2021, 08:17 PM	#5
jioannou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: london Posts: 62	Thanks Gents - will see if I can get some off the price

30 May 2021, 02:37 AM	#7
swaini3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Mo Location: Dubai Watch: 1675 GMT, DRSD Posts: 1,432	Nothing wrong with buying a vintage Rolex without papers. Just make sure its legit and the price reflects the condition ....

30 May 2021, 07:13 AM	#8
jioannou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: london Posts: 62	Saw it today. Condition was amazing. Going to price chip a bit but I think I’ll jump on it

31 May 2021, 01:31 AM	#10
BillA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,617	Watch had to have been serviced, bezel looks to good to be original. Who serviced? when? Did they use Rolex parts?

1 June 2021, 06:34 AM	#12
jioannou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: london Posts: 62	Thanks for the replies all

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