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Blueinsert · 25 December 2013, 03:47 PM

Nop, not for me.

polarinda · 25 December 2013, 05:23 PM

Will be very hard to sell in future if you need to.

crowncollection · 25 December 2013, 08:03 PM

No much rather a perfect dial.

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Lamone · 26 December 2013, 02:52 AM

I would, I find them exotic.

capote · 26 December 2013, 03:01 AM

No, I don't like the look

nycpassat · 26 December 2013, 03:29 AM

I like the look but not so good for resale.

Time Exposure · 26 December 2013, 07:44 AM

I might buy it if the watch also came with the rare perpetual screw down crown. You know...the one where you try to screw the crown down but it never tightens?

Yeah.

Spider dial is simply a flaw...

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Old Expat Beast · 30 December 2013, 09:56 PM

Just noticed that John Mayer did a piece for Hodinkee last year citing the spidered black 16550 as a top investment pick. http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2012/4/...or-8000-o.html

Warnsboy · 31 December 2013, 08:35 AM

I think the spider dial, much like the early gilt tropics, the formerly white (now creme 16550's) and the Patrizzi Daytona's are dial flaws that create beauty and demand.

If you like it and can get one for a reasonable price go for it!!

Darlinboy · 31 December 2013, 10:13 AM

I wouldn't. IMO, it is a defect vs. patina. I admit is personal taste, and there is room for all in this world. If you like it, knock yourself out I say.

cjohns · 31 December 2013, 11:24 AM

I remember 1980s Chevy's looked like that!!!Some say "collectable"I just call it bad paint!!!

mr500cm · 1 January 2014, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I have found a fairly priced GMT16750 that looks very nice but has a Spider Dial. I'm aware of the likes and dislikes of what is basically a production flaw, but would like to poll you gents to get a clear yes/no picture. So, would you buy or not buy one of these, which is otherwise attractive and nicely priced?

I just don't get it. To me it looks like crap. Sorry, just my thoughts.

View Poll Results: Would you buy a Spider Dial GMT 16750?
Yes	26	25.49%
No	76	74.51%
Voters: 102. You may not vote on this poll

25 December 2013, 08:03 PM	#33
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	No much rather a perfect dial. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

30 December 2013, 09:56 PM	#38
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Just noticed that John Mayer did a piece for Hodinkee last year citing the spidered black 16550 as a top investment pick. http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2012/4/...or-8000-o.html __________________ _______________________

31 December 2013, 10:13 AM	#40
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	I wouldn't. IMO, it is a defect vs. patina. I admit is personal taste, and there is room for all in this world. If you like it, knock yourself out I say. __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

31 December 2013, 11:24 AM	#41
cjohns "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Clark Location: Ramsey Minnesota Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 954	I remember 1980s Chevy's looked like that!!!Some say "collectable"I just call it bad paint!!! __________________ GMT Master II 126300 41 White stick smooth Explorer 39mm SOLD ,, 114060 SOLD NIB Sub ND SOLD,,Shouldn't have!!!Crap!

25 December 2013, 03:47 PM	#31
Blueinsert "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Spain Posts: 37	Nop, not for me.

25 December 2013, 05:23 PM	#32
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	Will be very hard to sell in future if you need to.

26 December 2013, 02:52 AM	#34
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	I would, I find them exotic.

26 December 2013, 03:01 AM	#35
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	No, I don't like the look

26 December 2013, 03:29 AM	#36
nycpassat "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NYC/NJ Posts: 1,107	I like the look but not so good for resale.

26 December 2013, 07:44 AM	#37
Time Exposure "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bryan Location: Sac Valley, CA US Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 2,860	I might buy it if the watch also came with the rare perpetual screw down crown. You know...the one where you try to screw the crown down but it never tightens? Yeah. Spider dial is simply a flaw... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 December 2013, 08:35 AM	#39
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	I think the spider dial, much like the early gilt tropics, the formerly white (now creme 16550's) and the Patrizzi Daytona's are dial flaws that create beauty and demand. If you like it and can get one for a reasonable price go for it!!

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