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T5AUS · 19 June 2007, 07:28 AM

Hi guys, at 5000 us this looks (to me, a total green horn) a reasonable buy? Its serial number of 712xxxx dates it to about 1981 I think. It comes with it's rolex 93150 bracelet and what appear as the right boxes but no paperwork.
Have I missed a crucial point which rings bells to the experts or is it as it appears, a good example of this model?
Thanks again for you valued advice, Phil.

Rubenonfire · 19 June 2007, 07:55 AM

Looks pretty legit to me...but I'd DEFINITELY take it to an AD to check the movement, etc....

Goldeneye · 19 June 2007, 08:04 AM

With that serial number it should have the older matt dial. Also the bracelet should be a 93160. With the right dial and bracelet that watch is collectible and big money, but has issues now and will cost you big $$ to get it right. I would stay away. JMHO. For under 5K you can get a real nice like new Sea Dweller with no issues. I also sent you a pm on that watch. Good luck.

mike · 19 June 2007, 08:05 AM

Phil, that serial number puts the watch circa 1982. 16660s of that era are normally assoicated with matt dials with no WG surrounds. It appears to me that might be a service replacement dial.
I want to say 5k might be a bit strong given I'd factor a $500 service and to bring it back to specs a matt dial.

I've seen matts in the 9k range in the U.S.

Rubenonfire · 19 June 2007, 08:06 AM

I agree, but I thought the shine was from the crystal, not the dial. Hard to tell on that photo...

Goldeneye · 19 June 2007, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

Phil, that serial number puts the watch circa 1982. 16660s of that era are normally assoicated with matt dials with no WG surrounds. It appears to me that might be a service replacement dial.
I want to say 5k might be a bit strong given I'd factor a $500 service and to bring it back to specs a matt dial.

I've seen matts in the 9k range in the U.S.

A matte dial will cost you about 1K and the correct bracelet about the same. So it is possible to have 7k in the watch that is worth about 8-9k. But finding the parts is not so easy speaking from experience. Then there are the service issues and any other hidden aspects. Depends on what he wants, an every day Sea Dweller or a collector watch.

mike · 19 June 2007, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Goldeneye

A matte dial will cost you about 1K and the correct bracelet about the same. So it is possible to have 7k in the watch that is worth about 8-9k. But finding the parts is not so easy speaking from experience. Then there are the service issues and any other hidden aspects. Depends on what he wants, an every day Sea Dweller or a collector watch.

Agreed. Parts are getting very hard to find and the cost is crazy.

T5AUS · 19 June 2007, 10:30 AM

Thanks guys, negative information is positive information and I appreciate your input. I have asked the seler for a photo of the dial out of the case which he said he would do. I do want an original and do prefer the early vintage models with the faded indices (as per my Tudor sub), so I guess I will keep looking at this stage.

Goldeneye · 19 June 2007, 08:11 AM

If I were him I would find more Tudor Subs like the one he's got. They are getting ready to shoot up like everything else.

19 June 2007, 10:30 AM	#8
T5AUS Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Watch: ing the time go by Posts: 1,444	seadweller Thanks guys, negative information is positive information and I appreciate your input. I have asked the seler for a photo of the dial out of the case which he said he would do. I do want an original and do prefer the early vintage models with the faded indices (as per my Tudor sub), so I guess I will keep looking at this stage.

19 June 2007, 07:55 AM	#2
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	Looks pretty legit to me...but I'd DEFINITELY take it to an AD to check the movement, etc....

19 June 2007, 08:04 AM	#3
Goldeneye Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 31	With that serial number it should have the older matt dial. Also the bracelet should be a 93160. With the right dial and bracelet that watch is collectible and big money, but has issues now and will cost you big $$ to get it right. I would stay away. JMHO. For under 5K you can get a real nice like new Sea Dweller with no issues. I also sent you a pm on that watch. Good luck.

19 June 2007, 08:05 AM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Phil, that serial number puts the watch circa 1982. 16660s of that era are normally assoicated with matt dials with no WG surrounds. It appears to me that might be a service replacement dial. I want to say 5k might be a bit strong given I'd factor a $500 service and to bring it back to specs a matt dial. I've seen matts in the 9k range in the U.S.

19 June 2007, 08:06 AM	#5
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	I agree, but I thought the shine was from the crystal, not the dial. Hard to tell on that photo...

19 June 2007, 08:11 AM	#9
Goldeneye Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 31	If I were him I would find more Tudor Subs like the one he's got. They are getting ready to shoot up like everything else.

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