Feedback on a GMT 16750 I'm looking at.

[jpo]

I humbly request the thoughts of the fora on a 16750 that I am looking at. I currently have a 16600, so this would be my first vintage (ish) watch, so I'm a bit new at assessing a vintage with some age on it and would love a little feedback. This 16750 is 1984, glossy dial that has become kind of matte, with a really nice faded bezel, looks to me like a really nice patina on markers and pretty close patina match on the hands.
The acrylic crystal has some swirlies on it, but not sure how big a deal that is (polish or replace i suppose). The bracelet has almost no stretch at all, but bracelet as some desk diver light scratches. Has original box, no papers. Anyway, please let me know your thoughts on this GMT and anything else I might look out for. Pricing will probably get to mid-high $5k.

[oldLeatherNeck]

Originally Posted by jpo

I humbly request the thoughts of the fora on a 16750 that I am looking at. I currently have a 16600, so this would be my first vintage (ish) watch, so I'm a bit new at assessing a vintage with some age on it and would love a little feedback. This 16750 is 1984, glossy dial that has become kind of matte, with a really nice faded bezel, looks to me like a really nice patina on markers and pretty close patina match on the hands.
The acrylic crystal has some swirlies on it, but not sure how big a deal that is (polish or replace i suppose). The bracelet has almost no stretch at all, but bracelet as some desk diver light scratches. Has original box, no papers. Anyway, please let me know your thoughts on this GMT and anything else I might look out for. Pricing will probably get to mid-high $5k.

I'd PASS on this one. Price is high too

[jpo]

Any particular concerns?

[jpo]

Looking for any feedback about this particular 16750. How does the case look to more experienced eyes?

[TheBluePrince]

Looks nice. Original bezel insert, dial and hands, case doesn't look over polished, strong lugs and CG's from front shot but would be nice to see side profile pic to confirm. $5.5K would be fair imo.

[jpo]

Originally Posted by TheBluePrince

Looks nice. Original bezel insert, dial and hands, case doesn't look over polished, strong lugs and CG's from front shot but would be nice to see side profile pic to confirm. $5.5K would be fair imo.

Thanks @TheBluePrince, I really appreciate the feedback! I thought things looked good with it, but like a more experienced set of eyes to confirm. Yes, I'll go back and try to get a good shot of the side as well.

Also, thoughts on crystal....have it buffed up, or replace, or just leave it alone?

[jdmi32]

Originally Posted by jpo

Thanks @TheBluePrince, I really appreciate the feedback! I thought things looked good with it, but like a more experienced set of eyes to confirm. Yes, I'll go back and try to get a good shot of the side as well.

Also, thoughts on crystal....have it buffed up, or replace, or just leave it alone?

The crystal looks pretty worn, especially at the two o'clock edge. Very likely it won't pass the pressure test anyways so it's probably best to replace it.

[Alex The Watch Guy]

The order of the hands look correct to me from the angle shot. The hands on 16750s are known to have problems and this particular example is no different as they look to be original. The insert looks to be original as well. If you're looking for a daily beater, then this is worth considering. However, I would pay in the high $4s to low $5s for this particular watch (depending on service history.) I would swap out the crystal, as it's not a major expense.

Good luck!

[jfmiii]

way too much money.

pass.

[springer]

It is hard to evaluate anything with poor photos. I don't know about it being "way too much," but I'd recommend the OP spend some time looking around at what is available and what has sold for comparable watches. At least this has worked for me for many years.

[Bk100]

Rare early 16750 whie gold markers dial , no ?
Oyster perpetual vs. oyster perpetual date .....

Bk