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Stimp · 5 May 2009, 09:42 PM

Hey all,

I'm the definition of Newbie

, so I hope I am posting in the right spot... I got given a watch from my father which was bought by my grandfather in 1981. I have the box, receipt, hole punch guarentee... everything in pretty good condition. I ran into "Steve" on the street as he saw me carrying the box an recommended to jump on this forum. He concentrated on the sticker on the side of the box which says "167570/B". Can anyone provide me any information on this?

Also, I haven't got it insured (as up until now I thought it was a copy), so where should I go to get it valued etc. I am live on the Gold Coast of Australia and work in Brisbane.

Cheers

Pics attached-

Lol-x · 6 May 2009, 10:24 AM

Hi Stimp

Yes it was me who met you in the street in Brisbane

I don't usually approach people out of the blue on the street, but I saw you in the AD with that vintage box and I thought I might be able to point you in the right direction.

As I said to you, I think it is a great watch.

Your watch is a Rolex GMT 16750 (quick set) as you already know.

Rolex only made that model for a few years. The matt dial is more desirable than the gloss dial which Rolex changed to making for that model and also now supplies as a replacement dial. (i.e. keep your watch original).

Anyway good to see you and I hope you will enjoy the forums.

T5AUS (Phil) or some of the other guys in Brisbane might be able to help you out on where to get a valuation for insurance purposes, as they live in Brisbane.

mike · 6 May 2009, 10:44 AM

Hey Stimp, welcome and killer dial on that 16750!!

What a wonderful and priceless heirloom you have.

Stimp · 6 May 2009, 08:56 PM

Hey, thanks for the welcome Mike, and thanks for the guidance (1st on the street and now with the contact) Steve, I will get onto Phil and will ask for further guidance... if anyone else has any tips, ideas on value etc, please give me a yell.

Cheers
Stimp

Stimp · 6 May 2009, 10:49 PM

Here are some more pics -

idk01 · 7 May 2009, 03:37 AM

Hi Stimp,

Welcome to TRF M8,

That GMT is a beauty!

I'm originally from Brizzy, well Redcliffe

I've done most my Rolex dealing through Landfords in the city T&G Arcade just off the Queen Street Mall, I'm hoping to be up there soonish, My other half doesn't know but I think (wishfully) I'll pick up a Tudor.

Glad you found us and a big

for the pics

Enjoy,

Dave.

Dan Pierce · 7 May 2009, 03:57 AM

Love the vintage GMT, Stimp!!

Welcome to TRF.

dP

onkyo · 7 May 2009, 05:02 AM

Great watch Stimp and welcome to this great forum.

Very interesting meeting on the street like that - I can picture the conversation in my head.

Keep that beauty as original as you can (as Steve already said).

Stimp · 7 May 2009, 09:22 PM

Thanks all,

Dave, I lived at Sandgate for a while, so just across the bay ;)... I think I have been in that store, just next door to Westpac near PO Square? If so, that is where I ran into Steve.

Pav, it was quite funny how it worked out, when I retell the story it sounds a bit wierd, but thank you Steve for stopping me, it has been well worth it!

Cheers
Stimp

idk01 · 8 May 2009, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stimp

Thanks all,

Dave, I lived at Sandgate for a while, so just across the bay ;)... I think I have been in that store, just next door to Westpac near PO Square? If so, that is where I ran into Steve.

Pav, it was quite funny how it worked out, when I retell the story it sounds a bit wierd, but thank you Steve for stopping me, it has been well worth it!

Cheers
Stimp

Good old Sandage, use to go fishing there years ago with friends around the Shorncliffe area, I see theres is a new bridge going in next to the Haughton highway.

Sounds like you were at Langfords, was a good chance meeting with Steve then

When I eventually get up there to catch up with family, we'll have to grab Phil and have a drink or two.

Chat soon,

Dave.

Lol-x · 7 May 2009, 11:36 PM

That's geat to have the whole set.

I don't normally approach people in the street, but I really did it because I thought I could offer some genuine help, that's all.

As I said I had a 16750 and I gave it to my brother. I wore mine for a couple of years and it was fantastic, a great time keeper and a knockout dial and case.

gmt master x · 7 May 2009, 11:50 PM

Welcome. thanks for all the pics... nice watch....

Latrodectus · 8 May 2009, 09:49 AM

Ben, welcome to TRF! You have a great watch, good looking with so much character! I just love the GMT's....

6 May 2009, 10:24 AM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,566	Hi Stimp Yes it was me who met you in the street in Brisbane I don't usually approach people out of the blue on the street, but I saw you in the AD with that vintage box and I thought I might be able to point you in the right direction. As I said to you, I think it is a great watch. Your watch is a Rolex GMT 16750 (quick set) as you already know. Rolex only made that model for a few years. The matt dial is more desirable than the gloss dial which Rolex changed to making for that model and also now supplies as a replacement dial. (i.e. keep your watch original). Anyway good to see you and I hope you will enjoy the forums. T5AUS (Phil) or some of the other guys in Brisbane might be able to help you out on where to get a valuation for insurance purposes, as they live in Brisbane. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

7 May 2009, 03:37 AM	#6
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	Hi Stimp, Welcome to TRF M8, That GMT is a beauty! I'm originally from Brizzy, well Redcliffe I've done most my Rolex dealing through Landfords in the city T&G Arcade just off the Queen Street Mall, I'm hoping to be up there soonish, My other half doesn't know but I think (wishfully) I'll pick up a Tudor. Glad you found us and a big for the pics Enjoy, Dave. __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

7 May 2009, 03:57 AM	#7
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,191	Love the vintage GMT, Stimp!! Welcome to TRF. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

7 May 2009, 11:36 PM	#11
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,566	That's geat to have the whole set. I don't normally approach people in the street, but I really did it because I thought I could offer some genuine help, that's all. As I said I had a 16750 and I gave it to my brother. I wore mine for a couple of years and it was fantastic, a great time keeper and a knockout dial and case. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

8 May 2009, 09:49 AM	#13
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,042	Ben, welcome to TRF! You have a great watch, good looking with so much character! I just love the GMT's.... __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

6 May 2009, 10:44 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Hey Stimp, welcome and killer dial on that 16750!! What a wonderful and priceless heirloom you have.

6 May 2009, 08:56 PM	#4
Stimp Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Ben Location: Gold Coast Watch: GMT 1675 we think Posts: 12	Hey, thanks for the welcome Mike, and thanks for the guidance (1st on the street and now with the contact) Steve, I will get onto Phil and will ask for further guidance... if anyone else has any tips, ideas on value etc, please give me a yell. Cheers Stimp

6 May 2009, 10:49 PM	#5
Stimp Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Ben Location: Gold Coast Watch: GMT 1675 we think Posts: 12	Here are some more pics -

7 May 2009, 05:02 AM	#8
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Great watch Stimp and welcome to this great forum. Very interesting meeting on the street like that - I can picture the conversation in my head. Keep that beauty as original as you can (as Steve already said).

7 May 2009, 09:22 PM	#9
Stimp Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Ben Location: Gold Coast Watch: GMT 1675 we think Posts: 12	Thanks all, Dave, I lived at Sandgate for a while, so just across the bay ;)... I think I have been in that store, just next door to Westpac near PO Square? If so, that is where I ran into Steve. Pav, it was quite funny how it worked out, when I retell the story it sounds a bit wierd, but thank you Steve for stopping me, it has been well worth it! Cheers Stimp

7 May 2009, 11:50 PM	#12
gmt master x Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: franklin Location: nyc Watch: 70 s gmt master. Posts: 677	Welcome. thanks for all the pics... nice watch....

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