Vintage GMT on the bay

[springer]

This vintage GMT 16750 is listed on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-ROLEX-GM...d=p3286.c0.m14

A few of you know that GMT's are my Rolex of choice, especially vintage pieces. I saw this one on ebay, and while the watch is probably genuine (can't be 100% sure just by the photos) I saw some things that I didn't like about the auction that were "red flags" to me.

The watch was originally sold in Singapore probably around 1987. It is in a box that was out of production for over 10 years and I believe the box is specific to the USA market (Orchi might know for sure). It is being sold with a Submariner booklet and the original warranty paper. There are no photos indicating it has the original green or red hang tags, a GMT booklet or Your Rolex Oyster booklet.

The auction states:

This watch is 100% original Rolex including strap,it is a 1985 never been messed about with,it comes with original box,paperwork and Rolex warrenty. It has not been polished there is no damage and works perfectly. serial number 865**** model 1675. NOTE WE DO NOT TAKE PAYPAL OVER $500.

Based on the description noted above by the seller and how the watch/accessories are depicted in the photos would make me place this on a watchout list. This auction could lead to a few surprises for the winner later, especially when he finds out that some of the accessories are not original to the watch or are missing.

John