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10 April 2008, 02:36 PM
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Location: San Francisco,USA
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Finally! my first Rolex: 16750
It's been a really long time, but I finally located one semi-locally.
I had found the GMT by sifting through a google search. Wouldn't you know it, on the 10th page...a matte dial GMT from a high end watch store in Carmel. I was so excited that I tried to reach them all weekend. Luckily, I didn't give up and got ahold of one of their concierge who put me through to the owner, an employee of the store. It was still available! I had to pinch myself. I had to drive 90 minutes down to see it for myself. Before I could do that, I had asked the resident vintage GMT expert, Mike, for some assistance. He pointed me to a number of things to look for including corrosion on the hands. (Thanks, Mike!)  It was a 1980 6.65 mil serial GMT with original hands and dial. No blemishes too. The watch came with two bands, an older stretched 9135 w/280 ends and the one you see, a 78790 for the Exp I. Oh the nice guy gave me the original faded bezel which is in a light blue/ light red color without any marks! The pics aren't to great, but it's what I can do with my work's point and shoot. You can see the antique white markers match the hands. The minute and hour hands show a bit of corrosion, but the most is the seconds hand. I hope an RSC won't force me to swap with newer luminova hands. Now I have to take it to SF RSC for check through. This one is gonna be passed down to my next generation.. after I enjoy for the next 50 years! |
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10 April 2008, 02:40 PM
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2025 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS
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Congrats!!! Love the bezel pepsi...
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10 April 2008, 02:57 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Real Name: Colin
Location: ontario, canada
Watch: ND Sub 14060M cosc
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congrats and welcome to the club ... may it be the first of many
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10 April 2008, 03:01 PM
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Real Name: Martin
Location: Home and Away
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good one had one once and regret selling!
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10 April 2008, 03:07 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Real Name: Jason
Location: at home
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What a beautiful, timeless classic!
Enjoy it for years to come. 
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10 April 2008, 03:44 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Real Name: Nas
Location: Singapore
Watch: GMT II
Posts: 230
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nice..!
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10 April 2008, 03:56 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Brian
Location: Hamilton, MI USA
Watch: My beloved TT DJ
Posts: 3,831
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ENJOY, it will spend a lot of time on your wrist.
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10 April 2008, 04:02 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Tucson,AZ USA
Watch: Black Submariner
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Great looking watch!
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10 April 2008, 04:15 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Real Name: Ron
Location: Alabama
Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT
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Great looking "Pepsi". Congrats! Enjoy it for many years to come.
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10 April 2008, 04:18 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Real Name: Steve
Location: Omnipresent
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I had a 16750 and it was a great looking watch for me.
I gave it to my brother about 5 years ago, and he loves it Here is my memory of mine when I had it:  P.S. When getting it serviced never allow the hands or the dial to be replaced.
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10 April 2008, 05:01 PM
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Congrats on your watch
Wear it in good health and enjoy it
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10 April 2008, 05:07 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Jerome
Location: N. California
Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ
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Congratulations on a fine acquisition!!
Enjoy that watch in the very best of health. I must say, your 16750 looks a lot like my 1675 because yours still has the matte dial. It must be a really early example of the 16750, it looks like its in great condition too!
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-Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial |
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10 April 2008, 07:32 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: USA
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Congrats For Your New Rollie...
I Always Only Drink Pepsi!!!
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10 April 2008, 09:43 PM
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Real Name: Sean
Location: West Florida
Posts: 2,671
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Awesome find. I bet that was an exciting 90 minute drive!!
sean
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10 April 2008, 11:34 PM
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Real Name: Brendan
Location: Cougar Country
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A big congrats. Great choice!
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10 April 2008, 11:35 PM
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Real Name: D'OH!
Location: Kentucky
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Congrats!
That is a clasic beauty. Wear it in good health.dP
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10 April 2008, 11:44 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Real Name: dan
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: keystone pocket
Posts: 5,917
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enjoy! congratulations! now don't turn into flipper, it's part of watch fever*!
best,dan *watch fever, a slow progressive illness, always fatal, high incidence rate reported around TRF. |
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10 April 2008, 11:46 PM
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Real Name: Jeff
Location: Florida
Watch: PAM 1090
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The 16750 was my first Rolex too! I really wish I hadn't sold it - it was a BIG mistake. I now have a 16710, so I feel better, but there was something really special about the 16750. Mine had been serviced and the dial and hands were changed, but it didn't bother me. It was like a BRAND NEW watch!
Pepsi bezel  Black bezel 
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10 April 2008, 11:56 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: Darren
Location: Virginia, USA
Watch: GMT
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Congrats man. Welcome to the Pepsi club!
You will love this watch. Your pictures are great. I am going to take mine out of the winder tonight and wear it for a while. |
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11 April 2008, 12:03 AM
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Congratulations!!! That is an excellent find, your patience finally pays off. There's not many vintage in that condition. Enjoy it...
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11 April 2008, 12:44 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: John
Location: Nashville, TN
Watch: S/S GMT Master IIc
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Congratulations on your purchase. Nice watch and welcome to the club.
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11 April 2008, 12:13 AM
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Real Name: Tim
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Great find man!
Congrats, and enjoy
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11 April 2008, 12:22 AM
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Very nice watch! Congrats!
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11 April 2008, 12:52 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: David
Location: USA
Watch: your step!
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Congratulations. For those discussing this yesterday, r111's watch would be what was worn on Magnum, PI.
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11 April 2008, 01:10 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: John
Location: LONG ISLAND, NY
Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT
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WAY TO GO AND GOOD LUCK!
I got mine in 1987 and still wear it daily!
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11 April 2008, 01:13 AM
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Real Name: Dennis
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Nice 16750 ! Beautiful !
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11 April 2008, 01:17 AM
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Real Name: Karis
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Looks great, congrats!
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11 April 2008, 01:38 AM
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congratulations,looks great..enjoy it in good health.what is the price paid?
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11 April 2008, 02:03 AM
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Location: Chicagoland
Watch: GMTII and OP!
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Beauty!!!!
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11 April 2008, 04:50 AM
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Location: San Francisco,USA
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Thanks for all the praises. I'll try and get some pics of the watch and faded bezel using a dslr.
The guy had some history with the watch and felt sad parting with it. He thought it over and realized he could get something nice by selling the watch. To be honest it was my first time holding a 16750. Is it possible to get an RSC to keep the corroded hands, but still perform a standard service? If so, how much damage on the hands has been acceptable? |
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