Rolex 16750 '80: your opinion.

[El prosa]

Hi,
I'm Nicola and I'm from Roma.
I'm looking for a vintage 16750. I found this GMT 16750, serial 627XXXX. I know with this pics are not enough to give an accurate opinion, but it's what I have right now.
I hope you'll help me to know, first of all, if dial and hands are ok. I'd also like to know if that big scratch close to "GMT" on the dial makes the watch lose lot of value.
Thanks a lot.

[Cheutc]

Personally I would want a clean dial, also depends on what price it is

[dhknola]

I am not an expert, but that dial wouldnt bother me as I like them showing some age :)

[El prosa]

Originally Posted by Cheutc

Personally I would want a clean dial, also depends on what price it is

Me too. I really like It. But it's a little expensive, so I don't want to risk a "fake" dial and so on...

[statuskuo]

big scratch going through text will hurt value. the dial itself looks genuine, along with the lume. the hands may have been color matched to match the lume (it looks surprisingly clean given how the rest of the lume aged).

personally, the dial looks quite worn to me and i would pass. if you're looking to hold on to this watch for awhile i would pay more for a cleaner dial. you'll regret trying to save a few dollars, esp if you need to resell it one day

[lee fowler]

I would pass on this one, the dial is too badly damaged I feel.

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by dhknola

I am not an expert, but that dial wouldnt bother me as I like them showing some age :)

I love a dial that shows some age, as well. But, in this case, that looks more like deterioration/damage, not age.

[Wahlberg]

Originally Posted by Kingface66

I love a dial that shows some age, as well. But, in this case, that looks more like deterioration/damage, not age.

But if it belonged to someone well known (not a celebrity but for some heroic act) it would have been cool to have.

For example: What if it belonged to an astronaut who survived falling from space and he was wearing this.

[GeorgeK]

I would also like to see the part covered by the GMT hand, as there seems to be damage there as well.

[Tom1675]

There are better examples out there for sure. That dial is too rugged and likely indicates some deeper issue(s).

[El prosa]

Originally Posted by statuskuo

big scratch going through text will hurt value. the dial itself looks genuine, along with the lume. the hands may have been color matched to match the lume (it looks surprisingly clean given how the rest of the lume aged).

personally, the dial looks quite worn to me and i would pass. if you're looking to hold on to this watch for awhile i would pay more for a cleaner dial. you'll regret trying to save a few dollars, esp if you need to resell it one day

No, this is not cheap! It's about 10k! So I think it's better to leave It...

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

But if it belonged to someone well known (not a celebrity but for some heroic act) it would have been cool to have.

For example: What if it belonged to an astronaut who survived falling from space and he was wearing this.

I understand where you're coming from, but that's not the case for me. The added value of a watch simply because it was owned buy a person of note doesn't really appeal to me. Especially, if it's a watch in a condition that would turn me off from buying it in the first place.

[El prosa]

Originally Posted by Tom1675

There are better examples out there for sure. That dial is too rugged and likely indicates some deeper issue(s).

What do you think about the case? I know it's not the right pic, but I'd like to know if it seems overpolished or it's ok for its time.

[El prosa]

Originally Posted by Cheutc

Personally I would want a clean dial, also depends on what price it is

It's about 10k. Lot of money in this crazy speculation era.

[lee fowler]

Originally Posted by El prosa

What do you think about the case? I know it's not the right pic, but I'd like to know if it seems overpolished or it's ok for its time.

Looks like the crown guards have been polished but would need much better pics.

[storm66]

How would the dial get a gouge like that?

[NOPDK]

The condition of the dial is a non-starter for me. I would take a big pass on this one.

[El prosa]

Originally Posted by storm66

How would the dial get a gouge like that?

Yep. That's the question IMO too.

[alwayshere]

likely poor workmanship by a prior watchmaker. Its not circular so not done by loose / poorly fitted hands

[El prosa]

So, is this 16750 so bad in your opinion?

[springer]

What about that date wheel? Dial and or movement was probably dropped or damaged during a service.

[Chunky]

I would pass too, Something is up with that date wheel. I 've never seen it in that shade, and numerals look a litttle off. My opinion.

[BobDyl]

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

For example: What if it belonged to an astronaut who survived falling from space and he was wearing this.

Made me laugh.

[holdtime]

No good for me .To dirty

[rolstaff]

Originally Posted by El prosa

So, is this 16750 so bad in your opinion?

Yes, it is...

[Mik8yu]

The Lume on the dial is so brownish in color does it look baked to anyone?


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