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23 November 2008, 07:12 AM
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For those of you who like Vintage....
I just recently acquired this beautiful GMT Master 16750 from a fellow collector referred to me by Rocco1109....Thanks Will (and Tak)!
But enough verbage, here are the pics!       ~Scott
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23 November 2008, 07:22 AM
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Beautiful Scott  Great buy, two watches for the price of one  You've done it now it's all down hill to vintage oblivion 
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23 November 2008, 07:30 AM
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23 November 2008, 07:31 AM
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23 November 2008, 07:37 AM
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Hi,
That is one great watch......... Many congratulations on finding a GMT in such wonderful condition.  Regards Mike. |
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23 November 2008, 07:43 AM
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Nice watch
Wish I had the ones I sold now!!!!!
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23 November 2008, 07:45 AM
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A 1980 16750 is a very nice watch. Only year with matte dial for the 16750. Superb addition to your collection.
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23 November 2008, 07:56 AM
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nice catch Scott !
enjoy to the full !
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23 November 2008, 08:06 AM
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What a peach, many congrats
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23 November 2008, 08:29 AM
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Congratulations. It looks great.
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23 November 2008, 08:29 AM
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Scott that is a stunning example.
Major congrats on perhaps the best of the GMT series. Nice score.
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23 November 2008, 08:31 AM
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Love those vintage GMTs.
This one looks great, congratulations.
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23 November 2008, 08:31 AM
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Congrats Scott!!!!! What a beauty!
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23 November 2008, 08:33 AM
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Now, that is a real nice watch Scott. Congratulations!
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23 November 2008, 08:35 AM
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Thank you all for the kind words!
~Scott
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23 November 2008, 08:42 AM
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Thats really is a nice watch , Congrats Scott
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23 November 2008, 09:14 AM
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That is just beautiful!
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23 November 2008, 09:31 AM
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Beautiful patina on the dial and hands. Very clean
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25 November 2008, 09:06 AM
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Congrats Scott. Perfect dial and hands. I know it was well taken care of before you got it. Glad it all worked out.
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25 November 2008, 09:08 AM
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Nice piece of history
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25 November 2008, 09:49 AM
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great score! The dial looks to be in great vintage shape.
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25 November 2008, 10:00 AM
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Beatuiful find
I just love the matte dials. Good luck with it
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25 November 2008, 10:27 AM
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16750- MY FAVORITE! I am sure you will like it more every day!
Congrats!
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25 November 2008, 10:30 AM
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Oh Boy...I can not stop drooling...n i i i c e..
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25 November 2008, 10:57 AM
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That's a beauty ! Love that 'domed crystal', large dial markers and the lighter overall weight of the earlier GMT's when compared to the GMT II.
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26 November 2008, 03:51 AM
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That's a real beauty..
The GMT is my favorite reference...........
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26 November 2008, 03:57 AM
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The dial and hands are amazing!
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26 November 2008, 04:37 AM
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That's One "Sweet GMT"
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