GMT 2 16760 query

[snorky]

Hello

newbe here, but not a rolex newbie ( has a few when I was single man in the last century)

Recently got an old GMT 2 16760 with the coke bezel from an established secondary retailer (BL/RE bezel)

when doing my backlground, I checked the detail on the serial numbers

Top lug detial: 16760
Bottom lug detail : serial number 439****


now this doesnt seem tight to me - the 16760 GMT2 should have started in the 80s but the bottom lug number suggests a 1975 model


Any oprinions on this ?

cheers

S

[Tools]

Sounds like a new case..

(the 16760 only came with the red/black insert, nothing else)

[MATCH1969]

Hello from mine

[mike]

I'm with Larry. Replacement cases back in the day were in the 4.4mil range.

[snorky]

aha

that could make sense- I didnt know this

so they used new/ old stock cases for case replacement, but obviously then added the model type engraving as they reshelled the watch

hence the correct 16760 number on an older stockroom case ?

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by snorky

aha

that could make sense- I didnt know this

so they used new/ old stock cases for case replacement, but obviously then added the model type engraving as they reshelled the watch

hence the correct 16760 number on an older stockroom case ?

More likely the original case was so badly damaged that it was replaced later on, if this is indeed, as seems likely, a replacement case.

[snorky]

Some snaps FYI

I didnt know they recased & updated with the specific model type

anyway

cheers

[TimeToGo]

Interesting.

I thought replacement cases started at 4.4...
close enough..

[Old Expat Beast]

The 16760 was a unique case to that reference, afaik.

[swish77]

Did the seller disclose that the watch had a replacement case? As you probably know, re-cased watches can take a hit on the re-sale market.

[snorky]

Originally Posted by swish77

Did the seller disclose that the watch had a replacement case? As you probably know, re-cased watches can take a hit on the re-sale market.

no, never disclosed

I have mailed the seller to discuss and waiting their response

have also spken to the credit card issuer and should it get messy, I can get it reviewed by an AD to back up what the situation is & get a "not as described" chargeback action going

If however the watch is down with Rolex as a recorded recase, then I would be happy to hold it



thanks

[mike]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The 16760 was a unique case to that reference, afaik.

Spot on Adam.

Not only the case a bit thicker, but the crown guards as well.

[snorky]

Originally Posted by mike

Spot on Adam.

Hot only the case a bit thicker, but the crown guards as well.

cheers for that

So the #4 series cases would not be the same as the normal 16760 cases in terms of size or design?

would the #4 series logically be the earlier 1675 etc model then ?

if so, how would a 16760 GMT2 Guts be shoehorned into it ?

sorry for the questions!

S

[mike]

Originally Posted by snorky

cheers for that

So the #4 series cases would not be the same as the normal 16760 cases in terms of size or design?

would the #4 series logically be the earlier 1675 etc model then ?

if so, how would a 16760 GMT2 Guts be shoehorned into it ?

sorry for the questions!

S

4.4mil numbers were stamped on the correct case at the time. The 1675 was a much thinner case.

[snorky]

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[snorky]

well, I have spent an hour on this fourm - there is a great deal of info to be found !

Im happy now this this has a replacement case , number ties into this link

http://sweepinghand.co.uk/useful-inf...erial-numbers/

My 16760 has the original tritium dial but obviously no luminescence

thanks everyone