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ffighter556 · 13 November 2009, 10:07 AM

Well a friend of mine got this at a estate sale. No box or papers only a receipt from Jared's for a service in 2008. He is wanting to sell it but I have some questions about it.

1. Dial is gloss with GMT MASTER on it, has Superluminova, acrylic crystal and jubilee bracelet. Is this correct for the year I would assume it should have Tritium.
2. How old is it? Serial 86560xx
3. Good sale price?

Bad cell phone pic.

Any help would be much appreciated.

achova · 13 November 2009, 11:21 AM

Looks like the serial number dates it to the mid 1980's. This combined with the acrylic crystal would identify it as a 16750. This would have had a Tritium dial however with the recent receipt for service, it is likely that it received a RSC repalcement Superluminova dial. You can identify this with the SWISS marking as opposed to the original SWISS - T < 25.

Here is a TRF review of a similar watch also with SWISS replacement dial. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=7010
Also - check out the Orchi's excellent GMT dial thread at: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=77719

I sold the 1675 (below) this Summer with recent RSC service and a SWISS repalcement dial here on TRF a little over $3k. I'd expect your friend's to be similar value.

deserted · 13 November 2009, 11:26 AM

UMMMM any more experts.

greekbum · 13 November 2009, 11:33 AM

Your pics are bad but a GMT 16750 1985 86xx serial would be a white gold dial not matte.A GMT from 1985 with a plastic crystal can only be a 16750. Recent prices on these are from $2300-$3700

mike · 13 November 2009, 12:40 PM

As stated sounds like a 16750 with a service replacement dial.

ffighter556 · 13 November 2009, 12:51 PM

Also the bezel is really hard to turn no clicks goes both ways. Is that normal for an older watch. I am considering buying it 2K or should I pass.

1000ftSub · 13 November 2009, 12:52 PM

ooooooo i think the watch is very nice.

mike · 13 November 2009, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ffighter556

Also the bezel is really hard to turn no clicks goes both ways. Is that normal for an older watch. I am considering buying it 2K or should I pass.

Yes. It's a bi-directional friction fit. Push down slightly on it. It'll turn much easier.

achova · 13 November 2009, 01:06 PM

And - yes buy it for $2k (or pass along his info to me - please).

- Adam

slcbbrown · 14 November 2009, 03:51 AM

If you don't buy it-- I will. I think $3,000 to $4,000 would be a decent price.

13 November 2009, 11:21 AM	#2
achova "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Adam C. Location: W. Washington Watch: it vary. Posts: 626	Looks like the serial number dates it to the mid 1980's. This combined with the acrylic crystal would identify it as a 16750. This would have had a Tritium dial however with the recent receipt for service, it is likely that it received a RSC repalcement Superluminova dial. You can identify this with the SWISS marking as opposed to the original SWISS - T < 25. Here is a TRF review of a similar watch also with SWISS replacement dial. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=7010 Also - check out the Orchi's excellent GMT dial thread at: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=77719 I sold the 1675 (below) this Summer with recent RSC service and a SWISS repalcement dial here on TRF a little over $3k. I'd expect your friend's to be similar value. __________________ GMT-Master 1675 - Explorers - Rolex & Tudor Submariners - Omega Speedmasters - etc.

13 November 2009, 11:33 AM	#4
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	Your pics are bad but a GMT 16750 1985 86xx serial would be a white gold dial not matte.A GMT from 1985 with a plastic crystal can only be a 16750. Recent prices on these are from $2300-$3700 __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

13 November 2009, 01:06 PM	#9
achova "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Adam C. Location: W. Washington Watch: it vary. Posts: 626	And - yes buy it for $2k (or pass along his info to me - please). - Adam __________________ GMT-Master 1675 - Explorers - Rolex & Tudor Submariners - Omega Speedmasters - etc.

13 November 2009, 11:26 AM	#3
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	UMMMM any more experts.

13 November 2009, 12:40 PM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	As stated sounds like a 16750 with a service replacement dial.

13 November 2009, 12:51 PM	#6
ffighter556 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 841	Also the bezel is really hard to turn no clicks goes both ways. Is that normal for an older watch. I am considering buying it 2K or should I pass.

13 November 2009, 12:52 PM	#7
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	ooooooo i think the watch is very nice.

14 November 2009, 03:51 AM	#10
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	If you don't buy it-- I will. I think $3,000 to $4,000 would be a decent price.

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