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ExplorerI · 27 November 2022, 08:31 AM

Looking at purchasing this. It’s a full set with papers 16610 from the early 90s. Any concerns?

Thanks!

fskywalker · 27 November 2022, 09:38 AM

Hard to tell from just one picture. Buy the seller first

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Ensign · 27 November 2022, 03:36 PM

Heavy polish on those lugs and bracelet looks loose. Should be under 10k for sure.

ExplorerI · 28 November 2022, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ensign

Heavy polish on those lugs and bracelet looks loose. Should be under 10k for sure.

Yeah. 8 with the full kit. Apparently recently serviced by a local guy. Not sure he knew what he was doing with the polish wheel.

Chewbacca · 28 November 2022, 03:15 AM

Some aftermarket or not era specific parts warrant opening it.

I’d also ask Seller to take it to an RSC or good AD as many generic watch techs who aren’t familiar with Rolex won’t be able to tell a clone movement easily.

ExplorerI · 28 November 2022, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Some aftermarket or not era specific parts warrant opening it.

I’d also ask Seller to take it to an RSC or good AD as many generic watch techs who aren’t familiar with Rolex won’t be able to tell a clone movement easily.

What aftermarket parts are on it?

ExplorerI · 28 November 2022, 03:30 AM

Also worth mentioning it is a fairly established dealer who allegedly purchased it from the original owner. The full kit has the paperwork from a local ad who doesn’t have a Rolex contract anymore but is local to this grey dealer.

PRSWILL · 28 November 2022, 03:59 AM

Looks good- the band looks like it's stretched a bit though- I'd make a reasonable offer on it if in the market.

Devildog · 28 November 2022, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ExplorerI

Looking at purchasing this. It’s a full set with papers 16610 from the early 90s. Any concerns?

Thanks!

Yes.

Lugs, bracelet. There are better examples out there.

And better watches for the money.

Personally I'd rather spend 8k on a new GS than on a tired looking Sub.

huncho · 28 November 2022, 10:49 PM

looks beat, at the price you mentioned you're getting what you pay for and it's not a great deal or anything. i'd personally rather spend a little bit more and get a clean example that'll age much better

ExplorerI · 29 November 2022, 02:18 AM

Movement pic

27 November 2022, 09:38 AM	#2
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,603	Hard to tell from just one picture. Buy the seller first Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

27 November 2022, 03:36 PM	#3
Ensign "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: America Posts: 712	Heavy polish on those lugs and bracelet looks loose. Should be under 10k for sure.

28 November 2022, 03:15 AM	#5
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Some aftermarket or not era specific parts warrant opening it. I’d also ask Seller to take it to an RSC or good AD as many generic watch techs who aren’t familiar with Rolex won’t be able to tell a clone movement easily.

28 November 2022, 03:30 AM	#7
ExplorerI "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: USA Watch: Explorer I Posts: 734	Also worth mentioning it is a fairly established dealer who allegedly purchased it from the original owner. The full kit has the paperwork from a local ad who doesn’t have a Rolex contract anymore but is local to this grey dealer.

28 November 2022, 03:59 AM	#8
PRSWILL "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 246	Looks good- the band looks like it's stretched a bit though- I'd make a reasonable offer on it if in the market.

28 November 2022, 10:49 PM	#10
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,333	looks beat, at the price you mentioned you're getting what you pay for and it's not a great deal or anything. i'd personally rather spend a little bit more and get a clean example that'll age much better

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