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Old 11 August 2024, 11:10 PM   #1
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1981 1675 Condition

I found this R serial numbered GMT 1675 at a shop this weekend. I'm not a vintage watch guy but I'd like to be. The watch was serviced by Rolex at a cost of $1400. I understand the hands have been swapped. I always read about over polishing the lugs. Are these over polished? I know I should've taken more pictures and better pictures. There is no box but has the papers that are "open" if that is a good thing. Is this worth 11K?
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Old 11 August 2024, 11:26 PM   #2
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No pics? That would help
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Old 12 August 2024, 02:19 AM   #3
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I found this R serial numbered GMT 1675 at a shop this weekend. I'm not a vintage watch guy but I'd like to be. The watch was serviced by Rolex at a cost of $1400. I understand the hands have been swapped. I always read about over polishing the lugs. Are these over polished? I know I should've taken more pictures and better pictures. There is no box but has the papers that are "open" if that is a good thing. Is this worth 11K?
An "R" serial number would not be circa 1981, but instead, would be from the later half of the 1980s - circa 1987.

Check the serial number again and post some photos here. Based on an "R" serial number, the watch would be a GMT 16750 model or a late GMT II 16760 with the sapphire crystal.
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Old 12 August 2024, 03:13 AM   #4
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Yeah, the story isn't adding up, not year, not reference, not serial. It would be a lot more efficient just to post lots of good photos (watch, bracelet, papers, etc.) so members can sort it out for you.
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Old 12 August 2024, 03:45 AM   #5
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Old 13 August 2024, 05:25 AM   #6
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Surely a 16750 mislabeled? In for the pics!
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