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Sparky_mtl · 27 December 2015, 09:55 AM

Hoping for some advice/help from the community here.
While looking for a new daily wearer I've come across an opportunity to pick up a 16750 GMT "Pepsi" bezel with a 3075 movement at a very attractive price - due to the fact that the watch is a "re-case". Being somewhat new to collecting please pardon my ignorance but I'd love to know what a "re-case" is and why it would take place. The work was done by Rolex and essentially the watch noow looks like a new 16710 except that it still retains a 62510 jubilee bracelet (probably original but I plan to switch it for custom leather)
So as a "daily wearer" and not an investment piece would you consider it?
How does a "re-case" effect value?
Thoughts appreciated,

jedly1 · 27 December 2015, 11:42 AM

Cases usually need replacing because of corrosion , but it can be crossed threads , bent lugs , all kinds of things too.

Usually it gives it a great big kick in the balls for value of its on something collectible , but on a wearing 16750 ... Id say about 20% reduction in value

pablofields · 27 December 2015, 12:31 PM

"So as a "daily wearer" and not an investment piece would you consider it?"

If the price is right, I would in a heart beat! I'm probably in a very small minority, but I find service replacement cases on vintage references very interesting and in the right circumstances (price and purpose) actually desirable.

mike · 27 December 2015, 10:20 PM

Yeah, a re=case will have some impact on value. Probably more on a matt dial as opposed to one with WG surrounds. As a watch to wear .... so what.

Price will be the factor.

TimeToGo · 27 December 2015, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Yeah, a re=case will have some impact on value. Probably more on a matt dial as opposed to one with WG surrounds. As a watch to wear .... so what.

Price will be the factor.

X2..

harry in montreal · 28 December 2015, 12:33 AM

Did u find a gmt with a 4.4 mil serial number or one with an 'aftermarket' case?

Sparky_mtl · 29 December 2015, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harry in montreal

Did u find a gmt with a 4.4 mil serial number or one with an 'aftermarket' case?

Good question and I'm not sure, the seller told me that once re-cased the original serial number is "lost" and replaced by a re-case number, true?...the plot thickens!
I've added a couple of pics and again greatly appreciate any feeback/opinions.
Thanks,

landroverking · 28 December 2015, 01:10 AM

20% hit in value seems reasonable.

Sparky_mtl · 1 January 2016, 10:11 AM

Just giving this is a New Years eve "bump" as I've added a few pics (hope nobody minds).
I'd appreciate the collective expertise for the forum on this one, it's a re-case but as I do more research and learn more from the forum the case looks to be polished - is it possible the re-case happened a while ago?
Best wishes to all for a happy, healthy 2016.

Doc Strange · 2 January 2016, 07:41 AM

Looks beautiful to me. Enjoy.

Jfullm42 · 2 January 2016, 08:58 AM

Shouldn't it have 502 end links with 50 stamped on the last link? Not 555?

springer · 2 January 2016, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jfullm42

Shouldn't it have 502 end links with 50 stamped on the last link? Not 555?

The Jubilee on the watch is for non-GMT models...i.e. Datejust, Date etc.

Also, the end links appear to be aftermarket based on the overly-large 555 fonts. GMTs had Jubilee 550 end links on the 1675 and 16750s and as noted, the last link should have 50 stamped in it.

Rameez-Q · 2 January 2016, 09:04 AM

I'm sure they stamp the serial number in the caseback of watches that have been re-cased

Sparky_mtl · 4 January 2016, 03:29 AM

Thanks so much for all of the info, it's greatly appreciated by this "noob"!
I'll adjust my offer accordingly and let you know what happens.

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27 December 2015, 09:55 AM	#1
Sparky_mtl "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montreal Posts: 4	Looking for some help/advice on a "re-case"... Hoping for some advice/help from the community here. While looking for a new daily wearer I've come across an opportunity to pick up a 16750 GMT "Pepsi" bezel with a 3075 movement at a very attractive price - due to the fact that the watch is a "re-case". Being somewhat new to collecting please pardon my ignorance but I'd love to know what a "re-case" is and why it would take place. The work was done by Rolex and essentially the watch noow looks like a new 16710 except that it still retains a 62510 jubilee bracelet (probably original but I plan to switch it for custom leather) So as a "daily wearer" and not an investment piece would you consider it? How does a "re-case" effect value? Thoughts appreciated,

2 January 2016, 09:04 AM	#13
Rameez-Q "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: UK Watch: Rolex Day Date, Posts: 666	I'm sure they stamp the serial number in the caseback of watches that have been re-cased __________________ Vintage, Vintage & more vintage!

27 December 2015, 11:42 AM	#2
jedly1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: mel(oz)/Yorks(uk) Posts: 1,929	Cases usually need replacing because of corrosion , but it can be crossed threads , bent lugs , all kinds of things too. Usually it gives it a great big kick in the balls for value of its on something collectible , but on a wearing 16750 ... Id say about 20% reduction in value

27 December 2015, 12:31 PM	#3
pablofields "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SF East Bay Posts: 585	"So as a "daily wearer" and not an investment piece would you consider it?" If the price is right, I would in a heart beat! I'm probably in a very small minority, but I find service replacement cases on vintage references very interesting and in the right circumstances (price and purpose) actually desirable.

27 December 2015, 10:20 PM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Yeah, a re=case will have some impact on value. Probably more on a matt dial as opposed to one with WG surrounds. As a watch to wear .... so what. Price will be the factor.

28 December 2015, 12:33 AM	#6
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	Did u find a gmt with a 4.4 mil serial number or one with an 'aftermarket' case?

28 December 2015, 01:10 AM	#8
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	20% hit in value seems reasonable.

1 January 2016, 10:11 AM	#9
Sparky_mtl "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montreal Posts: 4	Just giving this is a New Years eve "bump" as I've added a few pics (hope nobody minds). I'd appreciate the collective expertise for the forum on this one, it's a re-case but as I do more research and learn more from the forum the case looks to be polished - is it possible the re-case happened a while ago? Best wishes to all for a happy, healthy 2016.

2 January 2016, 07:41 AM	#10
Doc Strange "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 49	Looks beautiful to me. Enjoy.

2 January 2016, 08:58 AM	#11
Jfullm42 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: Seattle, WA Watch: 5513 Posts: 4,235	Shouldn't it have 502 end links with 50 stamped on the last link? Not 555?

4 January 2016, 03:29 AM	#14
Sparky_mtl "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montreal Posts: 4	Thanks so much for all of the info, it's greatly appreciated by this "noob"! I'll adjust my offer accordingly and let you know what happens. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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