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Old 17 February 2008, 02:45 PM   #1
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Got my FATLADY.....WoooHoooo...
Well, it seems i am on track in my goals in terms of watches.I have mention in an earlier post that for 2008, one of my target is a 16760 aka 'The fatlady'.

Well , this is it.Although i would have preferred if it came with original papers....but i guess beggars can't be choosers.

Here it is.Its a low 9 mil serial, making it just about the last few batch of the 16760.The pics jus don't do the watch any justice.The hour markers and the hands are almost yellow in colour....not even cream.its very beautiful in the flesh. Even the gloss dial is turning matte.

Hope everyone like the crappy pics.Peter.

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Old 17 February 2008, 02:48 PM   #2
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A real classic beauty!
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Old 17 February 2008, 02:53 PM   #3
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Wow! Peter that is a beautiful example. Well done on finding one of the harder GMTs to locate. Gotta love the thicker case and crown guards.

How about a duet. LOL!
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Old 17 February 2008, 03:02 PM   #4
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Right back at ya MIKE. Very nice fatty you have there.....
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Old 17 February 2008, 05:40 PM   #5
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Very nice Peter
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Old 17 February 2008, 03:00 PM   #6
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That's the sexiest fatlady ever
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Old 17 February 2008, 05:41 PM   #7
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Fantastic Rolex. That one's a keeper. Enjoy
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Old 17 February 2008, 06:43 PM   #8
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Congrats, Peter!

Gotta love the "Fat Lady"!

Wear it in good health, my friend!
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Old 17 February 2008, 07:01 PM   #9
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Congratulations Peter!!

The watch looks beautiful on your wrist and in the pics.

The Fat Lady sings!!

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Old 17 February 2008, 10:44 PM   #10
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Congrats the watch look amazing
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Old 18 February 2008, 01:29 AM   #11
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Congrats Peter! Very nice reference. A must for any GMT collecton.
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Old 18 February 2008, 01:58 AM   #12
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Bad Joke:

Looks so bad when you wrap your arms around one.
Looks so good when you wrap one around your arm.

I apologize in advance.
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Old 18 February 2008, 02:01 AM   #13
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That looks MINT! Wow. What Year?

Beautiful find.

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Old 18 February 2008, 05:25 PM   #14
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That looks MINT! Wow. What Year?

Beautiful find.

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Its about 1986-87.

BTW, thanks everyone for the nice comments.Peter.
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Old 18 February 2008, 02:01 AM   #15
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Love that Red/Black (Coke?) Bezel!
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Old 18 February 2008, 02:38 AM   #16
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Old 18 February 2008, 08:49 PM   #17
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Yum-O! Nice and chunky!
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Old 18 February 2008, 09:18 PM   #18
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Veery nice!Congrats!
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Old 19 February 2008, 11:28 AM   #19
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Peter,

I too am now in the hunt for a "Fat Lady". I will begin my quest soonest. Congrats on a wonderful looking GMT II.

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Old 19 February 2008, 11:54 AM   #20
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A beauty, indeed.!
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Old 19 February 2008, 01:07 PM   #21
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You gotta love that Fat Lady!
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Old 20 February 2008, 11:44 AM   #22
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Peter,

I too am now in the hunt for a "Fat Lady". I will begin my quest soonest. Congrats on a wonderful looking GMT II.

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Best of luck to you on your hunt.
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Old 20 February 2008, 01:33 PM   #23
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Old 20 February 2008, 01:38 PM   #24
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Very nice!!! Congrats!!
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Old 20 February 2008, 01:53 PM   #25
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Nice Score....

GMT's are some of my favorites....
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Old 20 February 2008, 02:02 PM   #26
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[QUOTE=problmchylde;462372]
Hope everyone like the crappy pics.Peter.

Nice crappy pics. Not bad at all
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Old 20 February 2008, 02:49 PM   #27
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Very nice pictures.

They really capture the color of the tritium.

I have the same watch, 1986, and I let a con artist watch maker ruin the dial.

As my Grandmother Helen Marie said, "You can cry over spilt milk, once; and then you've got to get on with life."

Great watch.

I makes me feel good to know you have it and appreciate it.
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Old 21 February 2008, 07:20 AM   #28
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The Fat Lady was my second Rolex purchase but sadly it hasn't seen wrist time in about a year. It will probably be up for sale soon.
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Old 21 February 2008, 08:09 AM   #29
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Wow that is nice congratulations
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Old 21 February 2008, 08:12 AM   #30
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Nice and rare gmt - congrats
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