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Jordonc2 · 26 December 2022, 11:08 PM

Looking at a what I believe is a 16750 which was recently serviced at Rolex.
Watch will come from my AD with service paperwork from Rolex and warranty.
I have not received the list of parts, but I will in a day or two.
Here's what I do know.
The movement was changed.
The hands and dial.
Crystal.
Bill was over $3500!
Watch looks new.
The dial is a gloss with white gold.
I have a vintage 1675, but it would be nice to have one to wear.

What do you think?

springer · 27 December 2022, 01:18 AM

I tend to agree that it would be a nice daily wear watch, but, it would have little collector value and is what many of us call a "service watch."

Your thread should probably be moved to the Vintage Section.

TuRo · 27 December 2022, 02:46 AM

Agree with JP. Paradoxically I suspect that this type of watch will rise in value in years to come, as it will be the staple of the new fangled Certified Rolex Pre-Owned thing they are launching (when they inevitably put 80's watches on it)...... as they will not reduce value/pricing on watches with Rolex service items as it will shoot themselves in the foot!
We wizened collectors will steer clear though at high prices, and we broadly discount such a watch quite heavily, if laden with r.service parts.

Trogster · 27 December 2022, 03:14 AM

Why can't you wear the 1675?

Jordonc2 · 27 December 2022, 03:16 AM

1675 would be too hard to replace if lost or stolen.

Dan S · 27 December 2022, 03:54 AM

The whole movement was replaced? That's interesting, I haven't seen that very often from Rolex. I usually see them replace parts as needed. Maybe the whole thing was badly corroded.

Jordonc2 · 27 December 2022, 08:27 AM

I agree about the movement, I will have more details in a day or two when I go back to AD and finally get to see the watch in person. The photos look new.
My big concern was the dial. Gold surrounds. But I now realized by looking at the way the hands are stacked it is a 16750 which was made with both mat dial and also glossy with gold. I love plastic crystals and everything else about the early GMTs.
The price is about $3k less than similar watches on Chrono24 and what appears to be the current price. I was considering purchasing a GMT Master II 16710 then this popped up. Less money. Straight from Rolex Service. Seems like a win. But it is always nice to get a second opinion.

Dan S · 27 December 2022, 08:33 AM

Nothing wrong at all with a watch having service parts. However I would expect more than a $3k discount relative to chrono24 prices for a 16750, both because of the service parts (especially the luminova dial) and also because C24 prices tend to be extremely inflated. That said, you need to consider the value and convenience of the service. Put it all together and see if it works for you personally.

TuRo · 27 December 2022, 11:23 PM

Unless it's a 2000-2006 Tritinova T25 service dial, which it's not...I'm with Dan and I'd expect about circa 1/3 or more off C24 mkt rate for a swiss dial plus other service stuff fitted.

Jordonc2 · 27 December 2022, 11:56 PM

I looked at Chrono24 and was surprised by asking price of listed 16750's.
The mean price is $17,500.
This watch is closer to 1/2 of the mean listing price.

TimeToGo · 28 December 2022, 06:36 AM

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Can you share the year of production ?

26 December 2022, 11:08 PM	#1
Jordonc2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 47	Vintage GMT Looking at a what I believe is a 16750 which was recently serviced at Rolex. Watch will come from my AD with service paperwork from Rolex and warranty. I have not received the list of parts, but I will in a day or two. Here's what I do know. The movement was changed. The hands and dial. Crystal. Bill was over $3500! Watch looks new. The dial is a gloss with white gold. I have a vintage 1675, but it would be nice to have one to wear. What do you think?

27 December 2022, 01:18 AM	#2
springer 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,483	I tend to agree that it would be a nice daily wear watch, but, it would have little collector value and is what many of us call a "service watch." Your thread should probably be moved to the Vintage Section. __________________ 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.

27 December 2022, 02:46 AM	#3
TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,993	Agree with JP. Paradoxically I suspect that this type of watch will rise in value in years to come, as it will be the staple of the new fangled Certified Rolex Pre-Owned thing they are launching (when they inevitably put 80's watches on it)...... as they will not reduce value/pricing on watches with Rolex service items as it will shoot themselves in the foot! We wizened collectors will steer clear though at high prices, and we broadly discount such a watch quite heavily, if laden with r.service parts. __________________ In Birmingham, they love the governor (boo, boo, boo!) Now we all did what we could do Now Watergate does not bother me, uh-uh Does your conscience bother you? Tell the truth ! Sweet Home Alabama -Lynyrd Skynyrd

27 December 2022, 03:54 AM	#6
Dan S 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,601	The whole movement was replaced? That's interesting, I haven't seen that very often from Rolex. I usually see them replace parts as needed. Maybe the whole thing was badly corroded. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

27 December 2022, 08:33 AM	#8
Dan S 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,601	Nothing wrong at all with a watch having service parts. However I would expect more than a $3k discount relative to chrono24 prices for a 16750, both because of the service parts (especially the luminova dial) and also because C24 prices tend to be extremely inflated. That said, you need to consider the value and convenience of the service. Put it all together and see if it works for you personally. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

27 December 2022, 03:14 AM	#4
Trogster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Canada Watch: TMTL Posts: 362	Why can't you wear the 1675?

27 December 2022, 03:16 AM	#5
Jordonc2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 47	1675 would be too hard to replace if lost or stolen.

27 December 2022, 08:27 AM	#7
Jordonc2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 47	I agree about the movement, I will have more details in a day or two when I go back to AD and finally get to see the watch in person. The photos look new. My big concern was the dial. Gold surrounds. But I now realized by looking at the way the hands are stacked it is a 16750 which was made with both mat dial and also glossy with gold. I love plastic crystals and everything else about the early GMTs. The price is about $3k less than similar watches on Chrono24 and what appears to be the current price. I was considering purchasing a GMT Master II 16710 then this popped up. Less money. Straight from Rolex Service. Seems like a win. But it is always nice to get a second opinion.

27 December 2022, 11:23 PM	#9
TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,993	Unless it's a 2000-2006 Tritinova T25 service dial, which it's not...I'm with Dan and I'd expect about circa 1/3 or more off C24 mkt rate for a swiss dial plus other service stuff fitted. __________________ In Birmingham, they love the governor (boo, boo, boo!) Now we all did what we could do Now Watergate does not bother me, uh-uh Does your conscience bother you? Tell the truth ! Sweet Home Alabama -Lynyrd Skynyrd

27 December 2022, 11:56 PM	#10
Jordonc2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 47	I looked at Chrono24 and was surprised by asking price of listed 16750's. The mean price is $17,500. This watch is closer to 1/2 of the mean listing price.

28 December 2022, 06:36 AM	#11
TimeToGo 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,793	. Can you share the year of production ?

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