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swiss_seth · 5 October 2010, 08:29 AM

And I love it! 16753 in SS/18kt running at +2 seconds per day.

Everything about this Rolex is mint which is amazing considering it dates to 1986 and is all original. I got for a song...it was a super buy and that also rocks.

Came with the original box and paper booklet, however no guarantee paperwork but it does have a service record with original receipt which is nice.

The thing that amazes me is that the owner had the dial redone and it is Tritium which still has a bright glow. I was really surprised at that since H3 has a 12.5 year half life.

Either way this Rolex was win-win all around.

burger'n'fries · 5 October 2010, 08:32 AM

Very nice, congrats. Is that an acrylic or sapphire crystal?

Dan Pierce · 5 October 2010, 08:33 AM

That's a stunner, Seth!

Congrats.

dP

mailman · 5 October 2010, 08:46 AM

Very nice Seth

Not something you see everyday

Quote:

Originally Posted by burger'n'fries

Very nice, congrats. Is that an acrylic or sapphire crystal?

16753 has an acrylic crystal

SLS · 5 October 2010, 08:50 AM

Congrats! I had one of those a few years back and sold it....which I now regret. Enjoy the new GMT
Scott

TempoKing · 5 October 2010, 08:59 AM

I love it Seth...congratulations

swiss_seth · 5 October 2010, 09:06 AM

Yep, its plexi

I love the warm look of the bubble plastic crystal

Very retro and cool

dddrees · 5 October 2010, 09:27 AM

Congrats on your vintage GMT Seth.

Excellent choice.

mike · 5 October 2010, 09:32 AM

Wonderfull example. Nice catch.

Michael M. · 5 October 2010, 09:33 AM

Exceptional example, congrats!

Nucengineer · 5 October 2010, 10:59 AM

Was that the one Jacek was selling here on the forum? That is a looker. IF it's the same one I had a hard time restraining myself. Love the plexi-glass.

slcbbrown · 5 October 2010, 11:36 AM

Is it just me, or can I actually see the difference in the plastic dial in the picture? This watch looks great.

swiss_seth · 5 October 2010, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nucengineer

Was that the one Jacek was selling here on the forum? That is a looker. IF it's the same one I had a hard time restraining myself. Love the plexi-glass.

No, I bought this from a private seller that I found in my own secret way...lol

I cant tell how because I have a good source for cheap pre-owned Rolex Omegas etc. and I dont want it to dry up

But yeah, its a fine example

swiss_seth · 5 October 2010, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slcbbrown

Is it just me, or can I actually see the difference in the plastic dial in the picture? This watch looks great.

Probably, I need to polish the crystal so its clear and not with hairline scratches

Wolfgang427 · 5 October 2010, 12:01 PM

Congrats

it looks great, enjoy.

inLine4 · 5 October 2010, 12:24 PM

buz-lh · 5 October 2010, 09:40 PM

Beautiful pickup, congratulations.

youngr · 5 October 2010, 10:01 PM

Stunning watch congrats

R1@160@alltimes · 5 October 2010, 10:01 PM

Looks good...congrats

swiss_seth · 6 October 2010, 01:40 AM

The most amazing thing is it is running +1 second a day

Better than my Y series 16610 which is +4/5

truetime · 6 October 2010, 02:16 AM

A stunning catch, indeed..... CONGRATS!!!!! :)

Bests,
Krit

Chris B · 6 October 2010, 02:33 AM

Absolutely beautiful, many congratulations

Iron Dealer 1 · 6 October 2010, 03:50 AM

Nice Catch. Enjoy it!

TSts · 6 October 2010, 04:29 AM

Looks pimp, Congrats!

5 October 2010, 08:29 AM	#1
swiss_seth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Seth Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 16610 Posts: 294	Just picked up my most recent Vintage Rolex And I love it! 16753 in SS/18kt running at +2 seconds per day. Everything about this Rolex is mint which is amazing considering it dates to 1986 and is all original. I got for a song...it was a super buy and that also rocks. Came with the original box and paper booklet, however no guarantee paperwork but it does have a service record with original receipt which is nice. The thing that amazes me is that the owner had the dial redone and it is Tritium which still has a bright glow. I was really surprised at that since H3 has a 12.5 year half life. Either way this Rolex was win-win all around. __________________ In Pace Paratus

5 October 2010, 08:33 AM	#3
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,346	That's a stunner, Seth! Congrats. 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

5 October 2010, 08:50 AM	#5
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Congrats! I had one of those a few years back and sold it....which I now regret. Enjoy the new GMT Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

5 October 2010, 09:06 AM	#7
swiss_seth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Seth Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 16610 Posts: 294	Thanks to all... Yep, its plexi I love the warm look of the bubble plastic crystal Very retro and cool __________________ In Pace Paratus

5 October 2010, 09:27 AM	#8
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,258	Congrats on your vintage GMT Seth. Excellent choice. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

5 October 2010, 08:32 AM	#2
burger'n'fries Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Watch: 42mm Exp 2 Posts: 378	Very nice, congrats. Is that an acrylic or sapphire crystal?

5 October 2010, 08:59 AM	#6
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,496	I love it Seth...congratulations

5 October 2010, 09:32 AM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	Wonderfull example. Nice catch.

5 October 2010, 09:33 AM	#10
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Exceptional example, congrats!

5 October 2010, 10:59 AM	#11
Nucengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Waterford, CT Watch: Navitmer 1 B01 Posts: 516	Was that the one Jacek was selling here on the forum? That is a looker. IF it's the same one I had a hard time restraining myself. Love the plexi-glass. __________________ Regards, Jim

5 October 2010, 11:36 AM	#12
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Is it just me, or can I actually see the difference in the plastic dial in the picture? This watch looks great.

5 October 2010, 12:01 PM	#15
Wolfgang427 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Congrats it looks great, enjoy. __________________ TRF member #917

5 October 2010, 12:24 PM	#16
inLine4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: KC Location: GMT-5 Watch: GSAR Posts: 2,104	__________________ "Be Real, Buy Real."

5 October 2010, 09:40 PM	#17
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Beautiful pickup, congratulations. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

5 October 2010, 10:01 PM	#18
youngr "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: England Watch: 16610 & 16710 Posts: 899	Stunning watch congrats __________________ SS Submariner Date "V" SS GMT Master II Pepsi "D"

5 October 2010, 10:01 PM	#19
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Looks good...congrats __________________

6 October 2010, 01:40 AM	#20
swiss_seth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Seth Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 16610 Posts: 294	The most amazing thing is it is running +1 second a day Better than my Y series 16610 which is +4/5 __________________ In Pace Paratus

6 October 2010, 02:16 AM	#21
truetime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Krit Location: GMT +0 Watch: 1652055131675 Posts: 302	A stunning catch, indeed..... CONGRATS!!!!! :) Bests, Krit

6 October 2010, 02:33 AM	#22
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Absolutely beautiful, many congratulations

6 October 2010, 03:50 AM	#23
Iron Dealer 1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Red Bank Watch: 1977 M1680 SSSD Posts: 353	Nice Catch. Enjoy it! __________________ IRON DEALER 1 M16613 TT BLK SUB , M1680 SS SUB M1675 TT BLK GMT GO ARMY! BEAT NAVY!

6 October 2010, 04:29 AM	#24
TSts Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,067	Looks pimp, Congrats!

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