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3 August 2012, 01:47 PM
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Real Name: Al
Location: California, USA
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Incoming- matte dial submariner 16800
I couldn't resist another 16800. This one however has a matte dial from 1983. After wearing it one day I am really impressed with it. I picked it up a lunch, then had someone check it out for me. Contrary to my previous posts, the movement is fine, the watch keeps perfect time. The only non-original part is the bezel insert, which is an easy fix...
I traded in my GMT, got some cash in my pocket and this great watch... Funny, now that I have this I have temporarily lost the crazy obsession for a 1680 white sub. This watch has the matte dial, large white hour markers and a quickset date function under a sapphire crystal...I currently believe it to be my perfect Rolex...
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3 August 2012, 01:58 PM
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Absolutely gorgeous 16800! As you know I'm a huge fan of your Subs! What's your collection shot looking like? Hope all is well!
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3 August 2012, 02:16 PM
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thanks Adam...
Hey Thanks, you can see my signature, I only have three watches in rotation right now, One tudor and two 16800 submariners, and a little cash in my pocket after unloading a few of my non rolex watches. I'll take a daylight new collection photo when I get some time.
I've learned to be patient and to buy Rolex submariner watches at dealer prices, so I will save up a little more and wait for the next submariner, perhaps I will finally land a 1680...
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3 August 2012, 06:34 PM
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Very nice Al - the 16800 matte dial is one of my faves
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4 August 2012, 12:40 AM
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Beautiful Sub! Love that dial!
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20 August 2012, 05:18 AM
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Congrats and enjoy, it's a nice piece!
Love mine too, wearing it right now... |
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20 August 2012, 05:48 AM
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Congrats!
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20 August 2012, 07:11 AM
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Looks great!
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20 August 2012, 09:47 AM
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I long for one of those!!! Enjoy it.
Agree with your comment, that's the perfect Rolex.
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20 August 2012, 09:51 AM
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I've had both, I like the 16800 matte with sapphire crystal! Congrats!!
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23 September 2012, 01:07 AM
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Real Name: Aaron
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Love the matte dial
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29 September 2012, 01:01 AM
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i love the matte dial also!
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6 October 2012, 07:49 PM
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congratulations on the pick up! the sub looks great!
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6 October 2012, 07:51 PM
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Love the Matt dial
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7 October 2012, 02:09 AM
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Congrats! What a beauty !
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7 October 2012, 03:32 PM
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Awesome watch, one of my favorite along with the 1680!
Now just replace that cheap bezel insert for a nice NOS 16800 one and you'll be set! |
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7 October 2012, 11:27 PM
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pieces replaced...
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I went to the AD, they installed a new bezel insert, all new seals, new crown and crown tube, more seals, etc... The watch keeps 1 sec per day time. Then I put the original boxes away for safekeeping, and put the watch in the safe deposit box at the bank, perhaps I will list the 16800 matte dial watch for sale at some point.
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25 October 2012, 01:04 PM
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great example!
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26 October 2012, 02:41 AM
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A beauty
What a fine piece!! Just what I am after....anyone out there in the UK got one with paperwork they can be extracated from!!!
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27 October 2012, 01:40 AM
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matte dial
were the matte dials original or is it a result of fading?
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27 October 2012, 02:19 AM
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Minty example!
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31 October 2012, 12:13 AM
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Matte dials
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1 November 2012, 12:16 AM
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photo with the new parts, on a leather strap
updated photo...
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6 November 2012, 02:42 PM
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7 November 2012, 03:52 AM
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Great looking dial. Congrats!!
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4 April 2013, 08:14 AM
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Beautiful Watch!! Love the Matte Dial and ivory dial
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4 April 2013, 10:23 AM
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Stunning, congratulations!
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4 April 2013, 03:20 PM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: Al
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Thanks..
Hey Thanks, The 16800 is a stunner, but I traded it for a GMT 1675 Pepsi... I have a trading addiction for which there is no cure.
See the GMT in my avatar photo...
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