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mderobe · 12 January 2015, 04:24 AM

Hi All,

I recently sold my 1500 and am looking to get a bigger watch. I'm looking for a 16800 as I love the combination of the sapphire crystal with the matte dial.

I am looking into purchasing this Rolex 16800 and was wondering your expert advice. I really like the patina on the dial, but worry it is over polished. Thanks for any help you can give.

Cheers,
Mike

strafer_kid · 12 January 2015, 06:23 AM

Looks nice even if maybe polished a bit - hopefully though some of the experts will cut in.

Mark020 · 12 January 2015, 08:42 AM

TVC: how much are they asking?

HERITAGE82 · 12 January 2015, 08:46 AM

The lugs look good even though they were polished... That patina is perfect!

Lgear080 · 12 January 2015, 11:05 AM

That watch is gorgeous. Under $5500 is good value.

PoderEsBueno · 12 January 2015, 11:09 AM

Nice

Fabrice M · 12 January 2015, 11:23 AM

Looks amazing.

tumbling_dice12 · 12 January 2015, 11:32 AM

That's a great looking watch. What year is it?

Vincent65 · 12 January 2015, 04:51 PM

Looks good, and not over polished at all

glocati · 12 January 2015, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincent65

Looks good, and not over polished at all

Agreed.

Old Expat Beast · 12 January 2015, 05:01 PM

The Vintage Concept is a Hong Kong shop, so if you're in the US you'll need to consider the potential dangers of importing into the States (it's technically illegal). However, like many HK dealers, TVC probably has a way around this. You might want to tell us the price, too, as that is not a cheap shop, to say the least.

mderobe · 12 January 2015, 10:19 PM

I live in HK so not a problem there. They are asking 5800 usd. From what I've seen on the market for one in this condition I think it's fair but as always would like to hear your opinions.

Cheers,
Mike

brandrea · 12 January 2015, 10:21 PM

The watch looks great, doesn't look over polished to me at all. As for getting it shipped to the U.S. .....

mike · 12 January 2015, 10:25 PM

Looks like a nice example.

Lgear080 · 12 January 2015, 10:28 PM

My number is spot on

Old Expat Beast · 12 January 2015, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mderobe

I live in HK so not a problem there. They are asking 5800 usd. From what I've seen on the market for one in this condition I think it's fair but as always would like to hear your opinions.

Cheers,
Mike

HK$45k is not too bad in this case then. Still, I'd ask for a bit less if you haven't already. Those guys have a big stock of Rolex boxes too. Maybe you could ask for a correct one as a sweetener. Good luck!

JustinK · 12 January 2015, 10:32 PM

The watch looks great and the price is good from what I have seen recently.

12 January 2015, 04:24 AM	#1
mderobe Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: us Posts: 22	Advice on Rolex 16800 Hi All, I recently sold my 1500 and am looking to get a bigger watch. I'm looking for a 16800 as I love the combination of the sapphire crystal with the matte dial. I am looking into purchasing this Rolex 16800 and was wondering your expert advice. I really like the patina on the dial, but worry it is over polished. Thanks for any help you can give. Cheers, Mike Attached Images

12 January 2015, 08:46 AM	#4
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,438	The lugs look good even though they were polished... That patina is perfect! __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

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PoderEsBueno "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: peb Location: Istanbul Posts: 3,145	Nice __________________ Instagram• ~ poderes.bueno

12 January 2015, 06:23 AM	#2
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Looks nice even if maybe polished a bit - hopefully though some of the experts will cut in.

12 January 2015, 08:42 AM	#3
Mark020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,133	TVC: how much are they asking?

12 January 2015, 11:05 AM	#5
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	That watch is gorgeous. Under $5500 is good value.

12 January 2015, 11:23 AM	#7
Fabrice M 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Denver Watch: This and that... Posts: 1,649	Looks amazing.

12 January 2015, 11:32 AM	#8
tumbling_dice12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 27	That's a great looking watch. What year is it?

12 January 2015, 04:51 PM	#9
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Looks good, and not over polished at all

12 January 2015, 05:01 PM	#11
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	The Vintage Concept is a Hong Kong shop, so if you're in the US you'll need to consider the potential dangers of importing into the States (it's technically illegal). However, like many HK dealers, TVC probably has a way around this. You might want to tell us the price, too, as that is not a cheap shop, to say the least.

12 January 2015, 10:19 PM	#12
mderobe Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: us Posts: 22	I live in HK so not a problem there. They are asking 5800 usd. From what I've seen on the market for one in this condition I think it's fair but as always would like to hear your opinions. Cheers, Mike

12 January 2015, 10:21 PM	#13
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,091	The watch looks great, doesn't look over polished to me at all. As for getting it shipped to the U.S. .....

12 January 2015, 10:25 PM	#14
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Looks like a nice example.

12 January 2015, 10:28 PM	#15
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	My number is spot on

12 January 2015, 10:32 PM	#17
JustinK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Justin Location: Jupiter, FL Watch: 1530,1665,1680 Posts: 2,064	The watch looks great and the price is good from what I have seen recently.

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