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Capf2005 · 11 July 2019, 12:50 AM

First, I'll excuse myself for posting and leave a hello for all.

I wanted to tell a small, rather boring (for me), discovery, that I had from my GMT 16700 1993.

I'm not collector and not expert. In addition to it, I have a Sub 16610. My 16700 was a pre owned.

Always, always and always i wanted to own a GMT. I do not know, but I think it's beautiful. At any angle.

I bought my 16700 a few years ago. I know, of course, that someone polished it. For me, it was perfect at that moment. Documentation OK, inspection OK and life followed LOL. I no used my GMT day by day, for day by day i use my Sub.

At a business dinner, a friend wore one GMT Master II. It was at that moment that I saw the left side of my case had a slightly more rounded shape (and I think it's pretty) and I even prefer the lines of my Sub are very straight for me. But ... I thought. Damn, something here is not 100% in here ...

I went to look on the Internet and i saw that the lines of my 16700 were a bit more (softened). Although I like it, I thought: Damn polisher!!!!

Now I dont know if:

1: I should recover de case or
2: I leave like this and have always been

I am afraid of getting worse and I do not know if I am "valuing" too much and "worrying" too much.

I still think he's beautiful.

Please, what is your opinion and my apologize for your time.

To all, thank you very much and God bless you.

Sorry, English is not my native language.

Cheers,

Augusto.

Thrasher36 · 11 July 2019, 12:55 AM

Leave it the way it is. This is life and none of us look like the day we were born. I personally like the edge that way.

Capf2005 · 11 July 2019, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Thrasher36

Leave it the way it is. This is life and none of us look like the day we were born. I personally like the edge that way.

And I also like her a little more rounded. Thank you very much for your opinion. Much health and peace for you.

brigadoonb · 11 July 2019, 01:09 AM

Leave it and enjoy it! Nice watch!

Capf2005 · 11 July 2019, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by brigadoonb

Leave it and enjoy it! Nice watch!

The GMT is really a beautiful watch. Thank you very much for your opinion. Health and peace for you.

kwcsports · 11 July 2019, 01:13 AM

Looks beautiful, enjoy it and don't worry about it.

Capf2005 · 11 July 2019, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by kwcsports

Looks beautiful, enjoy it and don't worry about it.

Thank you very much :) :) :)

Health and peace for you.

sillo · 11 July 2019, 02:53 AM

Actually looks great for a 26 year old watch.

If you really want to there's some people who do great casework and can bring it back, but I'd leave it as is.

Capf2005 · 11 July 2019, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by sillo38

Actually looks great for a 26 year old watch.

If you really want to there's some people who do great casework and can bring it back, but I'd leave it as is.

Dear Sillo38,
Agree. The watch was not much used and it filled my eyes when I saw it and bought it right away. Probably more guarded than used all the time.

Thank You so mutch. Your opinion is valuable.

BisonHead · 11 July 2019, 08:35 AM

What a lovely watch. It looks great.

Capf2005 · 11 July 2019, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BisonHead

What a lovely watch. It looks great.

BisonHead,

Thank you for the words Friend :).

TimeLord2 · 11 July 2019, 10:29 AM

Beautiful watch! Regarding the case work, Los Angeles Watch Works, AKA LAWW, can restore your bevels on the lugs and probably Rolliworks too. Yes it has been polished but not too much. I visited LAWW last week before the 4th of July weekend with my own watch (a GMT 1675), to see what recommendations they might have. For mine, they suggested kind of a vintage restoration that would restore the beveled edge and resurface the top only leaving some of the wear and tear (patina) on the sides. Beau and Edvi showed me a case they were currently working on with just that treatment. It was quite nice. Mine is a bit more worn than yours and they said it would cost about $350. That said, will I do it? Maybe. Hope that helps.

Capf2005 · 11 July 2019, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2

Beautiful watch! Regarding the case work, Los Angeles Watch Works, AKA LAWW, can restore your bevels on the lugs and probably Rolliworks too. Yes it has been polished but not too much. I visited LAWW last week before the 4th of July weekend with my own watch (a GMT 1675), to see what recommendations they might have. For mine, they suggested kind of a vintage restoration that would restore the beveled edge and resurface the top only leaving some of the wear and tear (patina) on the sides. Beau and Edvi showed me a case they were currently working on with just that treatment. It was quite nice. Mine is a bit more worn than yours and they said it would cost about $350. That said, will I do it? Maybe. Hope that helps.

Dear TimeLord,

Thank you very mutch for your opinion, attention friend and for telling your experience. I also want to tell you that GMT 1675 is a dream. The 1675 is a GMT in the purest essence. My eyes always shine when I see one. Congratulations and again, thank you for your attention.

TimeLord2 · 12 July 2019, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Capf2005

Dear TimeLord,

Thank you very mutch for your opinion, attention friend and for telling your experience. I also want to tell you that GMT 1675 is a dream. The 1675 is a GMT in the purest essence. My eyes always shine when I see one. Congratulations and again, thank you for your attention.

My pleasure. However, I feel i must also add that Beau and Edvi were great! I came in wanting some info on the case and servicing for my watch. While I was there I asked Beau to add an oval link that I purchased on EBAY to the bracelet and to replace the battery on my everyday Seiko quartz diver. 5-10 minutes later both were done, and then they looked at my watch and offered suggestions and showed me a few samples of their (amazing!) work for the next 20 minutes or so. No charge for any of the services or the battery! Thank you very much LAWW, Beau and Edvi! I am not really sure how long it would have taken me to add the link myself but certainly a great deal longer and a lot more frustration.

Capf2005 · 12 July 2019, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2

My pleasure. However, I feel i must also add that Beau and Edvi were great! I came in wanting some info on the case and servicing for my watch. While I was there I asked Beau to add an oval link that I purchased on EBAY to the bracelet and to replace the battery on my everyday Seiko quartz diver. 5-10 minutes later both were done, and then they looked at my watch and offered suggestions and showed me a few samples of their (amazing!) work for the next 20 minutes or so. No charge for any of the services or the battery! Thank you very much LAWW, Beau and Edvi! I am not really sure how long it would have taken me to add the link myself but certainly a great deal longer and a lot more frustration.

What a fantastic experience TimeLord. Having an excellence service nowadays is becoming more and more rare. Being received with sympathy is something really wonderful.Thank you very much for telling your story :)

Capf2005 · 11 July 2019, 07:49 PM

Excuse me. I erased because my answer was duplicated.

FloridaSam · 11 July 2019, 02:02 PM

I think its beautiful. Wear it well.

Capf2005 · 11 July 2019, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FloridaSam

I think its beautiful. Wear it well.

Many Thanks FloridaSam :) :).

faimag · 11 July 2019, 08:06 PM

Yours is a bit polished but not much. It looks great. Keep as is!

Capf2005 · 11 July 2019, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by faimag

Yours is a bit polished but not much. It looks great. Keep as is!

Thank you very mutch for the comment Faimag. I'm wearing it now and admiring it :).

Lgear080 · 11 July 2019, 08:23 PM

That watch rocks. Wear it proudly.

Capf2005 · 11 July 2019, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Lgear080

That watch rocks. Wear it proudly.

Amen Friend :)
Thank You Very Mutch for the words.

athom · 12 July 2019, 02:48 AM

Beautiful reference, beautiful graziata pepsi, leave it like it is and enjoy...

Capf2005 · 12 July 2019, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by athom

Beautiful reference, beautiful graziata pepsi, leave it like it is and enjoy...

Athom,

Wonderful. GMT + Jubilee = Perfect Match. Thank you, my friend, for the beautiful picture and for your comment.

Onequik135i · 12 July 2019, 02:52 AM

Your 16700 looks great overall, leave it as is & never have it polished from here on in.

Capf2005 · 12 July 2019, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Onequik135i

Your 16700 looks great overall, leave it as is & never have it polished from here on in.

For sure. You're absolutely right. Fully. Thank you very much. Your opinion is very important to me.

watchtung · 12 July 2019, 09:13 AM

I have the same watch with the same "issue". It was hit with the polishing wheel too hard once and its chamfers are gone. I personally am fine with the watch as is as the lugs are still thick and looks good. If it were worse I might have considered sending it to rolliworks, but it all depends on you and what you want.

Capf2005 · 12 July 2019, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by watchtung

I have the same watch with the same "issue". It was hit with the polishing wheel too hard once and its chamfers are gone. I personally am fine with the watch as is as the lugs are still thick and looks good. If it were worse I might have considered sending it to rolliworks, but it all depends on you and what you want.

Many thanks for your thought, my friend. I love mine and I love softer lines. It was a surprise to have discovered the little change and I'm really enjoying listening to each one. I will not restore. Much health and peace.

214270Explorer · 12 July 2019, 10:15 AM

Unless you are a perfectionist, the polish should not bother you.

My year 2000 Sub is polished about the same as yours and it does not bother me in the least, and never has. Bevels are not high on my list of important things in my life.

Enjoy your watch.

Capf2005 · 12 July 2019, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 214270Explorer

Unless you are a perfectionist, the polish should not bother you.

My year 2000 Sub is polished about the same as yours and it does not bother me in the least, and never has. Bevels are not high on my list of important things in my life.

Enjoy your watch.

Wise words. Perfect. Now I know a detail of his past LOL but the admiration is the same. Thank you very much for your attention.

11 July 2019, 02:53 AM	#8
sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	Actually looks great for a 26 year old watch. If you really want to there's some people who do great casework and can bring it back, but I'd leave it as is. __________________ 14060 \| 16570 \| 16600 \| 16700 \| 16800 \| 79260 @TheGMTHand

11 July 2019, 07:49 PM	#16
Capf2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Portugal Posts: 45	Excuse me. I erased because my answer was duplicated. Last edited by Capf2005; 11 July 2019 at 07:55 PM.. Reason: Duplicated post

12 July 2019, 02:52 AM	#25
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,566	Your 16700 looks great overall, leave it as is & never have it polished from here on in. __________________ 16750 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Ed White 321 / PAM111 / PAM170

12 July 2019, 10:15 AM	#29
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	Unless you are a perfectionist, the polish should not bother you. My year 2000 Sub is polished about the same as yours and it does not bother me in the least, and never has. Bevels are not high on my list of important things in my life. Enjoy your watch. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

11 July 2019, 12:55 AM	#2
Thrasher36 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Thrasher Location: USA Watch: Polar 216570 Posts: 274	Leave it the way it is. This is life and none of us look like the day we were born. I personally like the edge that way.

11 July 2019, 01:09 AM	#4
brigadoonb "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Watch: Smurf Posts: 430	Leave it and enjoy it! Nice watch!

11 July 2019, 01:13 AM	#6
kwcsports "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: N.S. Canada Posts: 559	Looks beautiful, enjoy it and don't worry about it.

11 July 2019, 08:35 AM	#10
BisonHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK Watch: Sub,SD,DJ,OP Posts: 1,950	What a lovely watch. It looks great.

11 July 2019, 10:29 AM	#12
TimeLord2 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Valencia, CA Watch: GMT Master 1675/3 Posts: 2,186	Beautiful watch! Regarding the case work, Los Angeles Watch Works, AKA LAWW, can restore your bevels on the lugs and probably Rolliworks too. Yes it has been polished but not too much. I visited LAWW last week before the 4th of July weekend with my own watch (a GMT 1675), to see what recommendations they might have. For mine, they suggested kind of a vintage restoration that would restore the beveled edge and resurface the top only leaving some of the wear and tear (patina) on the sides. Beau and Edvi showed me a case they were currently working on with just that treatment. It was quite nice. Mine is a bit more worn than yours and they said it would cost about $350. That said, will I do it? Maybe. Hope that helps.

11 July 2019, 02:02 PM	#17
FloridaSam "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Sam Location: Sunny Florida Watch: Rolex 16013 Posts: 291	I think its beautiful. Wear it well.

11 July 2019, 08:06 PM	#19
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,089	Yours is a bit polished but not much. It looks great. Keep as is!

11 July 2019, 08:23 PM	#21
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	That watch rocks. Wear it proudly.

12 July 2019, 09:13 AM	#27
watchtung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: San Francisco Watch: 16700, bb 58, kira Posts: 125	I have the same watch with the same "issue". It was hit with the polishing wheel too hard once and its chamfers are gone. I personally am fine with the watch as is as the lugs are still thick and looks good. If it were worse I might have considered sending it to rolliworks, but it all depends on you and what you want.

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