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springer · 19 September 2010, 08:52 AM

I haven't posted much here in the vintage forum lately, so I thought I'd post up some pics of my latest GMT acquisition from last year. I was in the safe the other day and opened up the box for this 16760 beauty, which I had almost forgotten about

It is an early 16760 "fat lady," circa 1985, serial number 84XXXXX. When I purchased the watch, it was complete with all the accessories, which are included in the last photo. (I forgot to include the green hang tag in the group shot.)

The dial has a noticeable light-yellow patina. The watch originally came with the Submariner 93150 band, which is documented on the warranty paper in the model code found above the punched serial number.

It's in very good condition for an old, 1980's GMT.

gpateesq · 19 September 2010, 09:08 AM

Do you plan on using it as a daily wearer for a while now that you've rediscovered it? Its a beauty!

Greg

springer · 19 September 2010, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gpateesq

Do you plan on using it as a daily wearer for a while now that you've rediscovered it? Its a beauty!

Greg

Greg, I'll wear it occasionally, but the daily watch is my matte-dialed 16750 GMT.

TimeToGo · 19 September 2010, 09:17 AM

WOW, what a beauty with the entire package!

Congrats, John!

onkyo · 19 September 2010, 09:21 AM

Great package John... the cream colored patina is spectacular.

mike · 19 September 2010, 08:39 PM

John that's a stunner.

Not only is the dial fantastic, but it looks like you could cut yourself with those lugs.

Congrats on a killer "fat lady".

Flyjet601 · 19 September 2010, 10:36 PM

Beauty....

Glad u re-discovered it

93 Turbo · 19 September 2010, 11:12 PM

Yeah John, I have a few watches just like it that I have forgotten about in my safe (I wish) Fantastic example.

greekbum · 20 September 2010, 12:38 AM

Nice package John

springer · 20 September 2010, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

John that's a stunner.

Not only is the dial fantastic, but it looks like you could cut yourself with those lugs.

Congrats on a killer "fat lady".

Thanks Mike. It is the only one in the collection. As you well know, it is very hard to find a nice 16760 GMT II with the accessories and warranty paper.

Now, it's off to the shower to see if I can trip the sideburns with those lugs!!!

springer · 20 September 2010, 01:35 PM

Thanks Pav, Greek and all the others here that appreciate these vintage 16760 GMT's. They are really starting to dry up out there.

glocati · 20 September 2010, 02:34 PM

Wow Springer, that is a beauty. The dial/hour markers are really starting to turn a nice creamy coffee color. Sweet 16760 !!

Lol-x · 20 September 2010, 03:01 PM

Great package there John.
Interesting how the 93150 bracelet was original factory fitted......
I wonder if the 93150 was ever factory fitted to the 1675 or 16750 models

Submarino · 20 September 2010, 03:38 PM

Very nice!!!!!!

greekbum · 20 September 2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

I wonder if the 93150 was ever factory fitted to the 1675 or 16750 models

My 16750 came with a 93150 when I bought it new. I have bought others since and the ones that had warranty card holders its on a sticker like the 1 shown below.This is from a 16800 I had and sold to a fine forum member a while back.

mailman · 20 September 2010, 10:49 PM

That's a beauty John

The fact that you have all the bits makes it even more special

springer · 21 September 2010, 12:43 AM

Here is a close-up of the sleeve which contains the warranty paper.

If you look at the model number, above the serial number, if the model number ends in 9315 - it came with the Submariner band. Also, the sleeve contains a sticker that is coded with the band type.

jdc · 21 September 2010, 12:51 AM

beautiful watch with great patina

Otto76 · 21 September 2010, 04:39 PM

Very, very nice!

19 September 2010, 10:36 PM	#7
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20 September 2010, 12:38 AM	#9
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20 September 2010, 01:35 PM	#11
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20 September 2010, 03:01 PM	#13
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,555	Great package there John. Interesting how the 93150 bracelet was original factory fitted...... I wonder if the 93150 was ever factory fitted to the 1675 or 16750 models __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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19 September 2010, 09:08 AM	#2
gpateesq "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: California Watch: Tudor Date+Day Posts: 129	Do you plan on using it as a daily wearer for a while now that you've rediscovered it? Its a beauty! Greg

19 September 2010, 09:17 AM	#4
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,713	WOW, what a beauty with the entire package! Congrats, John!

19 September 2010, 09:21 AM	#5
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Great package John... the cream colored patina is spectacular.

19 September 2010, 08:39 PM	#6
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	John that's a stunner. Not only is the dial fantastic, but it looks like you could cut yourself with those lugs. Congrats on a killer "fat lady".

19 September 2010, 11:12 PM	#8
93 Turbo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,554	Yeah John, I have a few watches just like it that I have forgotten about in my safe (I wish) Fantastic example.

20 September 2010, 02:34 PM	#12
glocati "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: 1675/3+16013 Posts: 538	Wow Springer, that is a beauty. The dial/hour markers are really starting to turn a nice creamy coffee color. Sweet 16760 !!

20 September 2010, 10:49 PM	#16
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,504	That's a beauty John The fact that you have all the bits makes it even more special __________________ JJ

21 September 2010, 12:51 AM	#18
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	beautiful watch with great patina

21 September 2010, 04:39 PM	#19
Otto76 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 41	Very, very nice!

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