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Old 15 March 2017, 05:40 PM   #1
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New Acquisition - 1665 Great White MK 4
Just acquired this from a local collector.
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I know the 12 o'clock lume is a few shades lighter than the rest.
Apart from that, looks good to me even though bracelet and clasp is 6 years older than this 1981 1665.
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Old 15 March 2017, 05:47 PM   #2
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Sharp looking sea dweller. Congrats.
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Old 15 March 2017, 07:00 PM   #3
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Congrats.....mine says "hello!!!"
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It is a known issue that all of the SubC and GMTIIC's movement have reliability issues. Something to do with a spring that was introduced. I expect this to further increase the value of older Submariners and GMTIIs.
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Old 15 March 2017, 07:18 PM   #4
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Old 15 March 2017, 07:19 PM   #5
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Vanilla creamy white lumes... nice!!!

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Old 15 March 2017, 07:58 PM   #6
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Old 15 March 2017, 10:36 PM   #7
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Mine can't talk but here's my MK4 GW. Fine choice indeed




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Old 15 March 2017, 11:23 PM   #8
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I love this ref- congrats!
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Old 16 March 2017, 11:13 AM   #9
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Old 16 March 2017, 11:19 AM   #10
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Nice bezel insert!
Great condition!

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Old 16 March 2017, 11:19 AM   #11
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Tritium pearl remained faithful since day 1?

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Old 16 March 2017, 11:20 AM   #12
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Old 16 March 2017, 11:22 AM   #13
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Old 16 March 2017, 11:40 AM   #14
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Old 16 March 2017, 07:22 PM   #15
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Old 16 March 2017, 11:53 PM   #16
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Old 17 March 2017, 07:22 PM   #17
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Old 18 March 2017, 01:34 AM   #18
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Old 18 March 2017, 01:48 AM   #19
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Old 18 March 2017, 02:51 AM   #20
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Old 20 March 2017, 04:36 PM   #21
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What's the fair market value of a great white now?
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Old 21 March 2017, 10:21 PM   #23
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What's the fair market value of a great white now?
May be way off and sure someone more knowledgeable will put me right but IMO for one in good condition $12k +
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Old 21 March 2017, 10:52 PM   #24
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May be way off and sure someone more knowledgeable will put me right but IMO for one in top condition $12k +
Good examples (all original, minimal polishing, nice patina, etc ...) would be closer to $15K, maybe even more, depending on the year. The MK1s seem to command higher prices.
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Old 21 March 2017, 11:42 PM   #25
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Good examples (all original, minimal polishing, nice patina, etc ...) would be closer to $15K, maybe even more, depending on the year. The MK1s seem to command higher prices.
There is one for sale here for $12500 but I have not checked the serial number and dial type. Let me take a photo and details of the watch.
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Old 22 March 2017, 02:01 AM   #26
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Good examples (all original, minimal polishing, nice patina, etc ...) would be closer to $15K, maybe even more, depending on the year. The MK1s seem to command higher prices.
I think this is fair. The rail dials also command a premium.
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Old 22 March 2017, 05:47 AM   #27
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Just acquired this from a local collector.
Comments please.

I know the 12 o'clock lume is a few shades lighter than the rest.
Apart from that, looks good to me even though bracelet and clasp is 6 years older than this 1981 1665.
Beauty!
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Old 22 March 2017, 07:56 AM   #28
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Lookin' great. Congrats!
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Old 22 March 2017, 11:36 AM   #29
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Thereabouts... I've seen some at great condition going for higher.

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Old 22 March 2017, 11:36 AM   #30
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