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jfmiii · 18 January 2018, 12:23 PM

Being offered this watch and considering it as a "beater" to complement my 16750 matte when I want a water proof/etc watch. It is a W serial, it has papers. I know the dial is not original. Appears to be a Swiss Made service dial. Is the bezel correct for the watch? Have not seen the stamping on bracelet yet. Im thinking of offering $5000-5500 knowing the issues. Am I low or high? Dealer took this in against a new watch. Thanks guys!

dbhak22 · 18 January 2018, 04:10 PM

Something about the date wheel doesn't sit right with me...the font is off. Don't mean to give you any worries but something I noticed right away. I could be way off base here...here is a comparison:

jfmiii · 19 January 2018, 12:28 AM

do you think it is the date wheel or the crystal? i agree that the magnification of the cyclops doesnt seem as strong as the watch you listed. tough to tell from one picture as the angle the photo is being taken could impact the perspective.

JR16 · 19 January 2018, 12:43 AM

Date wheel looks good to me , cyclops May be scratched/dirty

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DoctorA · 19 January 2018, 12:57 AM

It looks good to me. I think it’s the lighting, dirty cyclops and the fact that the second picture is zoomed in
It All Checks fine to me!

jimcameron · 19 January 2018, 01:37 AM

I would not pay $5K for it, but it may be worth it. The replacement dial would always raise a question in my mind as to "why" it was replaced. For a "beater" aquatic watch, there are so many alternatives from $50-$5,000.

Onikage · 19 January 2018, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jimcameron

I would not pay $5K for it, but it may be worth it. The replacement dial would always raise a question in my mind as to "why" it was replaced. For a "beater" aquatic watch, there are so many alternatives from $50-$5,000.

If the markers don't glow anymore. ie the tritium is dead Rolex will replace the whole dial with a luminova one. No big deal really and fairly common. Although we'd rather have original dials that don't work this isn't indicative of the average Rolex owner.

GMT Aviator · 19 January 2018, 07:17 AM

It looks good to me. The dial is just a newer dial. Could have been replaced simply because the old tritium lume wasn’t working anymore. Would likely of had a new hand set at the same time. Nothing wrong with that unless having it totally original is what you’re after.
For the money, it seems ok.

ras47 · 19 January 2018, 07:46 AM

I had my dial replaced due to lack of lume. During a regular service at an RSC the cost of the new dial was $500. Just tuck that tidbit away and figure that into your offer for the watch.

brandxbrand · 19 January 2018, 08:02 AM

Def requires some up close research...

The date, the dial, and no one has yet mentioned the large gaps between the crown guard... they should hug closer.

Nothing against your dealer whatsoever, but this one looks a little off... even with 'papers'.

dnpina · 19 January 2018, 08:32 AM

I always appreciate the hawkeyed studied people on this forum.

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SeaDweller50 · 19 January 2018, 08:46 AM

It has a rectangular ‘error’ dial which some go mad for. A light polish and a Pepsi insert and you’ll be good to go.

Casey VP-26 · 19 January 2018, 10:37 AM

Huh?

Speed · 19 January 2018, 10:48 AM

What do you know about the seller?

Does he have a rep for used Watches...or does he just sell “stuff.”

jfmiii · 19 January 2018, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

What do you know about the seller?

Does he have a rep for used Watches...or does he just sell “stuff.”

seller is an AD.

Speed · 19 January 2018, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfmiii

seller is an AD.

Well as an AD, he’s not too particular on his trade ins.

I wouldn’t want it. It’s pretty beat up and the lugs are more worn down than I’d care for.

18 January 2018, 04:10 PM	#2
dbhak22 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Daniel Location: PNW Watch: ♛ Posts: 3,063	Something about the date wheel doesn't sit right with me...the font is off. Don't mean to give you any worries but something I noticed right away. I could be way off base here...here is a comparison: __________________ GMT II (16710) \| Explorer I (1016) \| Datejust I (116234) \| Submariner (1680) \| Day-Date (1803) \| Royal Oak (25594) \| FOIS (2998 spec) \| Submariner (16808)

19 January 2018, 12:57 AM	#5
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	It looks good to me. I think it’s the lighting, dirty cyclops and the fact that the second picture is zoomed in It All Checks fine to me! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

19 January 2018, 07:46 AM	#9
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	I had my dial replaced due to lack of lume. During a regular service at an RSC the cost of the new dial was $500. Just tuck that tidbit away and figure that into your offer for the watch. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

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19 January 2018, 12:28 AM	#3
jfmiii "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16750/16800/126710 Posts: 1,426	do you think it is the date wheel or the crystal? i agree that the magnification of the cyclops doesnt seem as strong as the watch you listed. tough to tell from one picture as the angle the photo is being taken could impact the perspective.

19 January 2018, 12:43 AM	#4
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,246	Date wheel looks good to me , cyclops May be scratched/dirty Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

19 January 2018, 01:37 AM	#6
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,580	I would not pay $5K for it, but it may be worth it. The replacement dial would always raise a question in my mind as to "why" it was replaced. For a "beater" aquatic watch, there are so many alternatives from $50-$5,000.

19 January 2018, 07:17 AM	#8
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,314	It looks good to me. The dial is just a newer dial. Could have been replaced simply because the old tritium lume wasn’t working anymore. Would likely of had a new hand set at the same time. Nothing wrong with that unless having it totally original is what you’re after. For the money, it seems ok.

19 January 2018, 08:02 AM	#10
brandxbrand "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Concord, Ma Watch: your back Posts: 422	Def requires some up close research... The date, the dial, and no one has yet mentioned the large gaps between the crown guard... they should hug closer. Nothing against your dealer whatsoever, but this one looks a little off... even with 'papers'.

19 January 2018, 08:32 AM	#11
dnpina Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: texas Watch: 126610 LV Posts: 1,529	I always appreciate the hawkeyed studied people on this forum. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

19 January 2018, 08:46 AM	#12
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	It has a rectangular ‘error’ dial which some go mad for. A light polish and a Pepsi insert and you’ll be good to go.

19 January 2018, 10:37 AM	#13
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,718	Huh?

19 January 2018, 10:48 AM	#14
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	What do you know about the seller? Does he have a rep for used Watches...or does he just sell “stuff.”

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