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29 December 2015, 01:36 PM
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Is my 16753 considered Vintage?
Hi Guys,
I know there is a bit of conjecture about what is/isn't vintage but I just aquired this 16753 boxed set. (1986)....... I am absolutely thrilled with it (and yes, I know it's been polished) would like consider it a vintage piece, complimenting a couple of Rolex watches I own from the 1990's and a current model GMT Master II. A car is normal given vintage status at the age of 30 and that's what this watch will be in a month or two....... It is one of the last plexi crystals Sports Rolex's made. If you feel it's not, then what feature would make it vintage? I presume it could only be a 4 digit model number, non quick set or older style nipple dial. Appreciate you comments. Bob. |
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29 December 2015, 01:44 PM
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Yes you can safely call that vintage. Sorry to tell you that the red chrono tag is fake, though.
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29 December 2015, 01:52 PM
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Is this one correct? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ROLEX-NOT...wAAOxy4YdTRYHl Many thanks...... Bob. |
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29 December 2015, 01:54 PM
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29 December 2015, 02:10 PM
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Yeah...... Thanks for that. Cheers....
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29 December 2015, 02:29 PM
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Sounds like you are disappointed that the watch has been polished.
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29 December 2015, 02:30 PM
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That is vintage all the way..
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29 December 2015, 02:57 PM
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One way or the other I will get the correct Chronometer red tag so it will be a nice authentic completed set. Like the analogy I used in my original post, try finding a desirable car that is 30 years old without a paint touch up..... Yes, they are out there but very rare and normally not in my price range. Cheers, Bob. |
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29 December 2015, 06:20 PM
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Real Name: Neven
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Mos def vintage! Enjoy it!
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29 December 2015, 10:49 PM
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Congrats on this beautiful GMT. Definitely considered vintage, open 6 and 9 dat wheel. And Love the all black bezel.
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