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alleycat20 · 1 September 2010, 07:03 AM

I have an older rolex in 14 k gold. When did rolex change from 14k to 18k? No is 7085581 ref. 16750 What is the age of this watch?

slcbbrown · 2 September 2010, 12:44 AM

I believe the 7M number puts the watch at about 1969-70.

Michael M. · 2 September 2010, 11:33 AM

Sounds correct

whiskyguy · 2 September 2010, 12:02 PM

Certainly not 69-70

Cheers

DCgator · 2 September 2010, 01:10 PM

I remember those days when ADs still sold 14K Rolex watches. 80s will be about right.

springer · 2 September 2010, 02:00 PM

The 1980's were 18k GMT's. I believe the switch to 18k from 14k was around 1976.

Brushpup · 3 September 2010, 06:00 AM

Curiosuly, did the 18K scratch much more easily, and was this the reason for change?
Or was is just a cost cutting measure?

jrexgis · 4 September 2010, 01:28 AM

is it really true that they switched from 14k to 18k ? that must have sucked for previous buyers..

adam78 · 4 September 2010, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whiskyguy

Certainly not 69-70

Cheers

whiskyguy is correct, it's from the early '80s. The 16750 (actually this solid gold model would be a 16758) wasn't introduced until 1981 or so. It should also have a quick-set date and sapphire crystal (only the steel 16750 retained the acrylic crystal of the 1675).

RRGHOST1 · 4 September 2010, 04:18 AM

My GMT TT "Rootbeer" on a Jubilee was a 14k and i bought that in 1985.

tonez · 22 September 2010, 08:00 PM

pls post some picture...
i would like see the watch ;)

oldtimer12 · 27 March 2011, 12:45 PM

I have a question I have a 1970 gmt master and on the back it has stamped 18k so is it 18k or 14k? thanks

Rolex116520 · 27 March 2011, 08:08 PM

Maybe it depends for which market the watch was originally made for ? Germany used mainly 14K gold for jewelry and watches up till the '80 s .

HL65 · 27 March 2011, 09:49 PM

Definitely 14k in the 80's as I bought my first TT DJ and it was SS and 14kt Gold in the mid 80's.

imono · 27 March 2011, 11:29 PM

Here is a 2.8M serial 18K.
The clasp code is tamped 1/72.

HL65 · 27 March 2011, 11:39 PM

I am guessing as stated it depends on watch and market. Again I know my early 80's Rolex was 14kt gold but that was again a DJ. Nice GMT you have there!!

lhanddds · 28 March 2011, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Definitely 14k in the 80's as I bought my first TT DJ and it was SS and 14kt Gold in the mid 80's.

So that was the beginning

bought my first in 81.

lhanddds · 28 March 2011, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brushpup

Curiosuly, did the 18K scratch much more easily, and was this the reason for change?
Or was is just a cost cutting measure?

The 18K is softer, but prettier. I doubt it was less expensive because it has more gold in the alloy.

1 September 2010, 07:03 AM	#1
alleycat20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: florida Posts: 35	14 k GMT master I have an older rolex in 14 k gold. When did rolex change from 14k to 18k? No is 7085581 ref. 16750 What is the age of this watch?

2 September 2010, 12:02 PM	#4
whiskyguy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 666	7.0 million is 1981-82 Certainly not 69-70 Cheers

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springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,309	The 1980's were 18k GMT's. I believe the switch to 18k from 14k was around 1976. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

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Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Curiosuly, did the 18K scratch much more easily, and was this the reason for change? Or was is just a cost cutting measure? __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

27 March 2011, 09:49 PM	#14
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,991	Definitely 14k in the 80's as I bought my first TT DJ and it was SS and 14kt Gold in the mid 80's. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

2 September 2010, 12:44 AM	#2
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	I believe the 7M number puts the watch at about 1969-70.

2 September 2010, 11:33 AM	#3
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Sounds correct

2 September 2010, 01:10 PM	#5
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I remember those days when ADs still sold 14K Rolex watches. 80s will be about right.

4 September 2010, 01:28 AM	#8
jrexgis "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: philippines Posts: 11	is it really true that they switched from 14k to 18k ? that must have sucked for previous buyers..

4 September 2010, 04:18 AM	#10
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,993	My GMT TT "Rootbeer" on a Jubilee was a 14k and i bought that in 1985.

22 September 2010, 08:00 PM	#11
tonez Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: venice Posts: 35	pls post some picture... i would like see the watch ;)

27 March 2011, 12:45 PM	#12
oldtimer12 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: PA Posts: 79	I have a question I have a 1970 gmt master and on the back it has stamped 18k so is it 18k or 14k? thanks

27 March 2011, 08:08 PM	#13
Rolex116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EEC Watch: Daytona & Deepsea Posts: 2,387	Maybe it depends for which market the watch was originally made for ? Germany used mainly 14K gold for jewelry and watches up till the '80 s .

27 March 2011, 11:39 PM	#16
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,991	I am guessing as stated it depends on watch and market. Again I know my early 80's Rolex was 14kt gold but that was again a DJ. Nice GMT you have there!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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