GMT 16750 8.2m

[R44]

I'm looking at a 16750 matte dial with a 8.2m serial number - does this look the correct serial number range for a matte dial? The papers are from 1984 although the seller is describing the watch as 1983 (imagined it may have stayed in stock a while). This watch is up the higher end of pricing for this model and I have been in the lookout for 4 years or so for the right matte dial watch. Pricing seems very strong at the moment for exceptional condition pieces and this one is around $17500.

Appreciate any help confirming the serial number is within the acceptable range.

[lee fowler]

Yep serial is good for a matt dial, I think 8.4 is around the change I believe.

[Glosstritium]

Originally Posted by lee fowler

Yep serial is good for a matt dial, I think 8.4 is around the change I believe.

8.3 it's the transition from matte to gloss for gmt and sub... To be more specific around 8.388...

[springer]

Ive owned 8.2 million with the glossy dial which was the "no date" version dial. I've also seen other no date dial GMTs in this range.

I've also owned a few 8.2 million 16750s with a matte dial.

A very nice, correct 16750 matte dial version can bring $16,000 to $17,000...but it should be all correct and superior condition.

[patrolmi]

Sounds correct- you are lucky they didn't swap the original dial back in 1984 to the newer gloss version which apparently at that time was an upgrade and some dealers would change out the dials on the older inventory to make it more sale-able. I believe I have such an example-- where the watch was sold in 1985 but was a 1982 serial number. The dial has vintage patina, but it's gloss. I like both of them so you are right, the price point between gloss and matte is gigantic!!

[R44]

Thank you all for he replies, it would seem that 8.2m serial is acceptable for a matte dial which is what I thought. I wanted to check before progressing a purchase and having doubts afterwards! (which is never good).

If I buy it I will be back to post photos.

[Mr.Rolex1]

Originally Posted by R44

I'm looking at a 16750 matte dial with a 8.2m serial number - does this look the correct serial number range for a matte dial? The papers are from 1984 although the seller is describing the watch as 1983 (imagined it may have stayed in stock a while). This watch is up the higher end of pricing for this model and I have been in the lookout for 4 years or so for the right matte dial watch. Pricing seems very strong at the moment for exceptional condition pieces and this one is around $17500.

Appreciate any help confirming the serial number is within the acceptable range.

You said it

[tekno]

I want to see the watch. This sounds like a nice one.


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[Centurion1]

Would anyone reckon the production month on a 16750 with serial # 8,68?

[Tom1675]

Originally Posted by Centurion1

Would anyone reckon the production month on a 16750 with serial # 8,68?

Negative, wayyyyy too specific for serials to reveal the month. The Year is hard enough to lock down with confidence.

[springer]

Originally Posted by Centurion1

Would anyone reckon the production month on a 16750 with serial # 8,68?

I'll play . . . June 1985!

[Alpine58]

Hi, Is watch with serial# 8,68 still possible with matte dial? Or it is too late?


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[southtexas]

Originally Posted by springer

I'll play . . . June 1985!

Stop embarrassing yourself. It’s July 1985.

[037]

Originally Posted by Alpine58

Hi, Is watch with serial# 8,68 still possible with matte dial? Or it is too late?

Late. I'd pass on a 16750 with a matte dial and that serial unless the price reflected a watch with parts changed.