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Old 31 October 2010, 01:12 AM   #1
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GMTII 16710 Pepsi ?????

K serial GMTII Coke > Not sure on this one???

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Serifs on the bezel numbers
Coronet on the clasp
Bracelet Reference Numbers on the first links

Please weigh in on this one.

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Old 31 October 2010, 10:41 AM   #2
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The watch and accessories appear genuine from the photos with a couple red flags.

The watch has the incorrect end links and the bezel insert could be aftermarket, non-original. The clasp on the bracelet appears genuine.
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Old 31 October 2010, 01:10 PM   #3
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Clasp code DE7=2001 July. Consistent with a K serial watch.
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Old 31 October 2010, 10:09 PM   #4
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The endlinks on this bracelet, 78790a, appear proper (SEL).

Sold for $3,299. Great price.
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Old 1 November 2010, 12:48 AM   #5
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Hello Norm, while the end links are correct for the band, they are not correct for a case with pin holes in the lugs. The correct end links should be solid on the bottom without the cutouts on each side. I guess the whole band is a replacement and non-original to the watch, and is a later series Rolex band for a "no holes" case.
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Old 1 November 2010, 12:59 AM   #6
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Hello Norm, while the end links are correct for the band, they are not correct for a case with pin holes in the lugs. The correct end links should be solid on the bottom without the cutouts on each side. I guess the whole band is a replacement and non-original to the watch, and is a later series Rolex band for a "no holes" case.
Perfect! Thanks, John!
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Old 1 November 2010, 01:39 AM   #7
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Thanks for all the input on this one guys. $3299 is a great price, but it ended without any bids, and I believe early for whatever reason. Watch with papers and one book, but no box, missing books and holder or tags -- Hmmm Odd to see the watch with papers and not too much else, papers are usually what's missing. I really wonder if they match the serial on the case???

All in all, I was just a bit skeptical with this one and would pass.

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