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theken · 12 October 2010, 11:24 PM

A Rolex AD asked to consign a Rolex 16520 Daytona for a customer of his that was searching for one.
The Daytona sold last week and I visited the AD to collect a check for the proceeds.
I asked if by chance he had another watch for me to take in partial payment.
He went to his office and returned with this GMT.
It is a reference 16750 from 1985 that was purchased at Harrods in London.
I believe this was the first year that the dial was changed to the later version with WG surrounds. The dial is marked Swiss-T< 25.
It was fully serviced in the past month by his watchmaker . I was given all of the old parts including the crystal, mainspring and seals.
Rarely do I see a 25 year old watch with box/papers/manuals and I am delighted to add this 16750 to my collection. The plastic warranty folio even has a sticker with the serial number.
I have been wearing this GMT for the past 3-4 days and it is keeping excellent time.

glocati · 13 October 2010, 12:54 AM

WOW ! Great Full set and super crisp 16750 !

sakuraba · 13 October 2010, 01:31 AM

Very beautiful!

Excellent catch, Mark!

Richard. · 13 October 2010, 01:33 AM

Green with envy!

Casey VP-26 · 13 October 2010, 01:57 AM

Mark: Very Nice Find. I have just recently picked up the exact same model without box and papers, However the watch is Brand New never worn, (story is it was won in a poker game in 1986 and put in safe deposit box ever since) with mint sticker on case. The original hangtag Number 890XXXX 30J matches number on case. The nice part of this model which I believe was only made for a couple of years is the fact it has a Quickset Movement. Enjoy your treasure, I have not worn mine yet.

mailman · 13 October 2010, 08:57 AM

All I can say is WOW

Nice pick up Mark

Beaumont Miller II · 13 October 2010, 11:14 AM

Mark,
Very nice addition to your collection. Congratulations.
Best,
Beaumont

Flyjet601 · 13 October 2010, 11:23 AM

Great find

I picked up an earlier circa 1983-4, matte dial with box and papers.

Its a keeper

Enjoy it......

mike · 13 October 2010, 08:27 PM

That's a real beauty pal. All the bits!!

theken · 13 October 2010, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyjet601

Great find

I picked up an earlier circa 1983-4, matte dial with box and papers.

Its a keeper

Enjoy it......

Wow...that is really a special find.

Thanks everyone for your positive comments.
It is really nice to have TRF to share these finds with.
I plan to bring this GMT to our next GTG.

Dan Pierce · 13 October 2010, 08:57 PM

Wow Mark, what a score!!

The whole package and from Harrods of London no less.

Congrats,
dP

kelly56 · 13 October 2010, 09:04 PM

Congratulations on agreat find.

SLS · 14 October 2010, 04:43 AM

Congrats! One to enjoy for sure.
Scott

Woody · 14 October 2010, 04:58 AM

It is a long way from home!! Great looking watch - congratulations.

ParisDakarBmw · 14 October 2010, 05:04 AM

Now that is a complete setup!

Very nice!

Puffy · 14 October 2010, 05:31 AM

good score mate

can't beat fine watches from Brompton Road in Knightsbridge

buz-lh · 14 October 2010, 05:37 AM

Fantastic pickup Big congrats.

Michael M. · 14 October 2010, 09:59 AM

Awesome catch!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rolex1675 · 26 October 2010, 07:12 AM

Sorry but could you tell me the reference of box?
Many thanks, Massimo.

TSW · 26 October 2010, 07:21 AM

Great pick-up Mark

RRGHOST1 · 26 October 2010, 08:28 AM

Very nice, i think the older ones like the 1675 and the 16750 look nicer than the newer 16710 Pepsi.

13 October 2010, 01:31 AM	#3
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Very beautiful! Excellent catch, Mark! __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

13 October 2010, 01:33 AM	#4
Richard. "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 969	Green with envy! __________________ A father is someone who carries photographs in his wallet - where his money used to be.

13 October 2010, 08:57 AM	#6
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,504	All I can say is WOW Nice pick up Mark __________________ JJ

13 October 2010, 11:23 AM	#8
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Great find I picked up an earlier circa 1983-4, matte dial with box and papers. Its a keeper Enjoy it...... __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

13 October 2010, 08:57 PM	#11
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,182	Wow Mark, what a score!! The whole package and from Harrods of London no less. 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

13 October 2010, 12:54 AM	#2
glocati "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: 1675/3+16013 Posts: 538	WOW ! Great Full set and super crisp 16750 !

13 October 2010, 01:57 AM	#5
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,721	Mark: Very Nice Find. I have just recently picked up the exact same model without box and papers, However the watch is Brand New never worn, (story is it was won in a poker game in 1986 and put in safe deposit box ever since) with mint sticker on case. The original hangtag Number 890XXXX 30J matches number on case. The nice part of this model which I believe was only made for a couple of years is the fact it has a Quickset Movement. Enjoy your treasure, I have not worn mine yet.

13 October 2010, 11:14 AM	#7
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Mark, Very nice addition to your collection. Congratulations. Best, Beaumont

13 October 2010, 08:27 PM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	That's a real beauty pal. All the bits!!

13 October 2010, 09:04 PM	#12
kelly56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Kentucky Watch: 16610 1675 Speedy Posts: 1,057	Congratulations on agreat find. __________________

14 October 2010, 04:43 AM	#13
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Congrats! One to enjoy for sure. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

14 October 2010, 04:58 AM	#14
Woody "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Africa Posts: 1,127	It is a long way from home!! Great looking watch - congratulations.

14 October 2010, 05:04 AM	#15
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Now that is a complete setup! Very nice!

14 October 2010, 05:31 AM	#16
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	good score mate can't beat fine watches from Brompton Road in Knightsbridge __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

14 October 2010, 05:37 AM	#17
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Fantastic pickup Big congrats. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

14 October 2010, 09:59 AM	#18
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Awesome catch!!!!!!!!!!!!

26 October 2010, 07:12 AM	#19
Rolex1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Firenze - Italia Watch: GMT, what else? Posts: 56	One question... Sorry but could you tell me the reference of box? Many thanks, Massimo. __________________ P e r s o n a l - W a t c h e s : SS ROLEX GMT 1675 (1973) SS ROLEX DATEJUST 16014 (1981)

26 October 2010, 07:21 AM	#20
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Great pick-up Mark __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

26 October 2010, 08:28 AM	#21
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,992	Very nice, i think the older ones like the 1675 and the 16750 look nicer than the newer 16710 Pepsi.

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