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Old 12 October 2017, 05:56 PM   #1
lesliekkwu
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16753 - replacement hands ?

Hi there,

Recently on a hunt for a GMT 16753 root beer as inspired by Clint Eastwood.

Been offered a watch but would like to seek comments from other rolex experts.

Done some search that the patina on hands and dial does not match.

From the picture shown, do you think it is a replacment hands ? It doesnt glow with strong lights shinning towards it.

Thank you very much first !
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Old 12 October 2017, 08:06 PM   #2
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Yes, certainly replacement hands. The hands on these and 16750 models are notorious for having corrosion and being replaced early in their lives. Quite rare to have a watch with matching original dial and hands.


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Old 12 October 2017, 08:15 PM   #3
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Yes, certainly replacement hands. The hands on these and 16750 models are notorious for having corrosion and being replaced early in their lives. Quite rare to have a watch with matching original dial and hands.


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Waspy1 thx for your reply first ! Even if they are replacement hands, is there way to tell if they are tritium hands ?

I was wondering if they are tritum hands, they should aged or change color similar to the dial eventually
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