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12 June 2018, 07:15 PM | #1 |
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16750 advice needed
I am currently looking at a 16750 from 1984, 856** serial number with box and papers.
I would really appreciate any advice you have on the watch, especially on its condition. Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
13 June 2018, 02:33 AM | #2 |
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Some more photos for reference. Thanks again
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13 June 2018, 02:35 AM | #3 |
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Looks like a very nice example! Interested to hear what others have to say, I know we have some GMT Masters on here... pun intended ha
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13 June 2018, 04:00 AM | #4 |
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I don't like the relatively thin lug at 5 o'clock.
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13 June 2018, 04:14 AM | #5 |
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13 June 2018, 04:17 AM | #6 |
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Isn't 8.5 serial kind of late for matte dials?
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13 June 2018, 04:19 AM | #7 |
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A lot of older Rolex Sports models have thinner lugs on the Crown Guard side as the cases where hand finished.
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13 June 2018, 04:57 AM | #8 |
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I know that the lugs are thinner at the crown side.
But the lower lug is significantly thinner than the upper lug at the crown side, that‘s why I‘d pass. |
13 June 2018, 05:29 AM | #9 |
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Definitely at the end of the matte run. I have read different estimates, but 8.4 being the end is a common consensus. Some go earlier for the end of matte, even 8.2. 8.5 does seem a tad late. I'm just repeating what I have read though, I personally know nothing. Looks like a gorgeous example to me! |
13 June 2018, 05:36 AM | #10 |
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Great summary linked below on GMT Master dials. Puts end of matte at about 8.3 too. I'm pretty sure I have read well respected people say 8.4 is possible for matte too, can't recall claims of 8.5 for matte though. I could be wrong about that though.
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13 June 2018, 05:47 AM | #11 |
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Thanks for the replies. I agree I have read the 8.5mn is very late. I have read that 8.4mn would be the last possible. I wonder if anyone can confirm whether this is possible or just not worth the risk?
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