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Pureform · 23 May 2018, 11:29 PM

Im planning to surprise my father that has cancer and his dream was to always have a rolex vintage from the 80s... This is i guess a 16800 with matte dial and sapphire crystal... Does all this look original, besides the band? and worth $8500?

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VINTAGE ROLEX SUBMARINER DATE 40MM 16800 STAINLESS STEEL MATTE BLACK DIAL & BEZEL ON BROWN LEATHER BRACELET W/ ROLEX BUCKLE
ROLEX BOX/HANG TAG - AMAZING PATINA/SHARP LUGS - MINT CONDITION
1 YEAR WARRANTY

CPRWATCH · 23 May 2018, 11:52 PM

Firstly , sorry to hear about your father .On first impressions the bezel looks over polished & the insert doesn't seem like it fits correctly on the edge but that could be because of the bezel over polishing. And not sure about the lugs as they seem a bit thin also , but that could be the camera angle. The dial & patina seems pretty good though ,Also are you happy to buy without the bracelet, as these can be expensive to buy especially if you it to match the watches production year .

Pureform · 23 May 2018, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CPRWATCH

Firstly , sorry to hear about your father .On first impressions the bezel looks over polished & the insert doesn't seem like it fits correctly on the edge but that could be because of the bezel over polishing. And not sure about the lugs as they seem a bit thin also , but that could be the camera angle. The dial & patina seems pretty good though ,Also are you happy to buy without the bracelet, as these can be expensive to buy especially if you it to match the watches production year .

How much is the bracelet? Do You think this is a good price? What should I offer?

DLRIDES · 24 May 2018, 12:41 AM

I think the watch looks very good. The lugs still have quite a bit of chamfers on them.

Bracelet will be around $1,000. If leather is fine, buy accordingly. Seems high without bracelet.

Wish your father the best !

gt0279a · 24 May 2018, 12:46 AM

Sorry to hear about your Dad.

Decent 93150 runs around $800-1200

Bezel looks terrible. Compare the edge to this one.

Pureform · 24 May 2018, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by gt0279a

Sorry to hear about your Dad.

Decent 93150 runs around $800-1200

Bezel looks terrible. Compare the edge to this one.

It looks blurry in the pic I posted but it looks like the pic you sent

Gina Marie · 24 May 2018, 01:09 AM

i would not be worried about the bezel ring. Case looks great. dial looks like an early pumpkin faded one. I like it. Offer 8250 and see if they accept. I have an unpolished 93150 from the early 80s you can have for less than a grand.

Pureform · 24 May 2018, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Gina Marie

i would not be worried about the bezel ring. Case looks great. dial looks like an early pumpkin faded one. I like it. Offer 8250 and see if they accept. I have an unpolished 93150 from the early 80s you can have for less than a grand.

Thanks I'm not rich and want to make him happy, but I'm a rookie and don't want to get screwed

Cheutc · 24 May 2018, 02:44 AM

Sorry about your dad. It is a nice piece (patina, matching hands) , try to offer a lower price as this comes without a bracelet
imo vintage rolexes look nicer on leather/nato straps anyway

ADINVA · 24 May 2018, 03:02 AM

I am sure your dad will be very very happy regardless whether did you buy him this watch. It is your thought that really matters. :)

theflywrist · 24 May 2018, 09:23 AM

Very sorry about your dad. Watch does look honest to me, I hope he enjoys it.

springer · 24 May 2018, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Gina Marie

i would not be worried about the bezel ring. Case looks great. dial looks like an early pumpkin faded one. I like it. Offer 8250 and see if they accept. I have an unpolished 93150 from the early 80s you can have for less than a grand.

And,,,I have a correct clasp for it too.

By the way, what's going on with the bezel? I have never seen one like that before. The scallops look off. Could it be aftermarket?

blowfish89 · 24 May 2018, 05:50 PM

Dial and hands look great. The picture angle can cause confusion, but I have to admit that the scallops look different. In particular, the distance between the scallop grooves is too large on the watch you posted.

I took some close up pictures of my matte dial 16800 for you to compare (and I appreciate being corrected if I am wrong).

Andad · 24 May 2018, 05:56 PM

Looks great to me.

Storky · 24 May 2018, 06:35 PM

Maybe the bezel has been recut on a lathe which would make the scallops less prominent?
Just thinking out loud.��

albaserver · 24 May 2018, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Looks great to me.

x2

CPRWATCH · 24 May 2018, 06:46 PM

Got to be honest the rest of the watch looks to be in lovely condition .But I have to say again,after looking at other pictures of bezels that have been posted the bezel looks too polished to me . Sorry for the quality of my picture, but use my watch as another comparison to look at . Not trying to put you off buying the watch at all, but it's a lot of money to pay out .

Alex6340 · 24 May 2018, 06:54 PM

For 8500 you should be able to find one in better condition with bracelet

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alwayshere · 24 May 2018, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex6340

For 8500 you should be able to find one in better condition with bracelet

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agreed. $8500 is high for this watch even with bracelet IMO.

Have purchased 16800 / early 16610 for $6000 with bracelets before.

23 May 2018, 11:29 PM	#1
Pureform Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 278	Is this sub vintage ok to buy? Im planning to surprise my father that has cancer and his dream was to always have a rolex vintage from the 80s... This is i guess a 16800 with matte dial and sapphire crystal... Does all this look original, besides the band? and worth $8500? description VINTAGE ROLEX SUBMARINER DATE 40MM 16800 STAINLESS STEEL MATTE BLACK DIAL & BEZEL ON BROWN LEATHER BRACELET W/ ROLEX BUCKLE ROLEX BOX/HANG TAG - AMAZING PATINA/SHARP LUGS - MINT CONDITION 1 YEAR WARRANTY

24 May 2018, 12:41 AM	#4
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,599	I think the watch looks very good. The lugs still have quite a bit of chamfers on them. Bracelet will be around $1,000. If leather is fine, buy accordingly. Seems high without bracelet. Wish your father the best ! __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

24 May 2018, 12:46 AM	#5
gt0279a "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: Georgia Watch: All of them Posts: 569	Sorry to hear about your Dad. Decent 93150 runs around $800-1200 Bezel looks terrible. Compare the edge to this one. __________________ Current: Rolex Daytona 116500 \| Rolex Submariner 116610 \| Zenith El Primero 03.2150.400/69 Past: Rolex Sea Dweller 126600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 \| Rolex Submariner 16610 \| Rolex Submariner 1680

24 May 2018, 05:50 PM	#13
blowfish89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Canada Watch: 16800 Matte Posts: 398	Is this sub vintage ok to buy? Dial and hands look great. The picture angle can cause confusion, but I have to admit that the scallops look different. In particular, the distance between the scallop grooves is too large on the watch you posted. I took some close up pictures of my matte dial 16800 for you to compare (and I appreciate being corrected if I am wrong).

24 May 2018, 05:56 PM	#14
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,800	Looks great to me. __________________ E

23 May 2018, 11:52 PM	#2
CPRWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Chester UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 4,592	Firstly , sorry to hear about your father .On first impressions the bezel looks over polished & the insert doesn't seem like it fits correctly on the edge but that could be because of the bezel over polishing. And not sure about the lugs as they seem a bit thin also , but that could be the camera angle. The dial & patina seems pretty good though ,Also are you happy to buy without the bracelet, as these can be expensive to buy especially if you it to match the watches production year .

24 May 2018, 01:09 AM	#7
Gina Marie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Baby! Posts: 1,068	i would not be worried about the bezel ring. Case looks great. dial looks like an early pumpkin faded one. I like it. Offer 8250 and see if they accept. I have an unpolished 93150 from the early 80s you can have for less than a grand.

24 May 2018, 02:44 AM	#9
Cheutc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Mars Posts: 152	Sorry about your dad. It is a nice piece (patina, matching hands) , try to offer a lower price as this comes without a bracelet imo vintage rolexes look nicer on leather/nato straps anyway

24 May 2018, 03:02 AM	#10
ADINVA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Daytona Posts: 717	I am sure your dad will be very very happy regardless whether did you buy him this watch. It is your thought that really matters. :)

24 May 2018, 09:23 AM	#11
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,990	Very sorry about your dad. Watch does look honest to me, I hope he enjoys it.

24 May 2018, 06:35 PM	#15
Storky "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: London Watch: Rolex 1680 Posts: 382	Maybe the bezel has been recut on a lathe which would make the scallops less prominent? Just thinking out loud.�� __________________ Instagram: _Storky All my own photos & a few video clips

24 May 2018, 06:54 PM	#18
Alex6340 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Switzerland Watch: 16710, PP 5167 Posts: 840	For 8500 you should be able to find one in better condition with bracelet Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: swisswatchologist

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