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psv · 7 May 2011, 07:06 AM

Who in their right mind wear 18K vintage on a sport watch? But particularly that brown nipple dial GMT 16758 has something je-ne-sais-quoi to it that I find very tempting!?

Luckily they are rather hard to find in great condition with box/papers so I guess I won't be stumbling over one anytime soon...

Anyone has either and photos to share?

Cheers,

Patrick

Subexplorer · 8 May 2011, 06:33 AM

Hello Patrick!!
You´re not out of your mind! Both references are my grail watches, and I´m looking forward to find one down here someday. They are not so common here as in the USA I guess, but something will arrive sooner or later.

The full gold GMT with brown dial and nipple indexes, and the Sub with black dial, also with nipple indexes is what I like best. If they come with a riveted gold bracelet, I´ll feel in heaven.

In the meantime, I hope our friends here at TRF will show some nice specimens, just to look at while I wait for my good luck!

Best cordial regards, Abel.

matt.wu · 8 May 2011, 08:35 AM

You have great taste, Patrick. A gold 16808 with black nipple dial is HIGH on my list. :D

greekbum · 8 May 2011, 11:22 AM

They are actually a good deal as they are less expensive than the plastic crystal models. I have had both and personally I like plastic but you cant go wrong with sapphire and nipples either. Rootbeer GMT on a brown strap looks great also

pablofields · 19 May 2011, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Who in their right mind wear 18K vintage on a sport watch? But particularly that brown nipple dial GMT 16758 has something je-ne-sais-quoi to it that I find very tempting!?

Luckily they are rather hard to find in great condition with box/papers so I guess I won't be stumbling over one anytime soon...

Anyone has either and photos to share?

Cheers,

Patrick

I don't think it's nuts at all. Course I might be crazy!

Frogman4me · 19 May 2011, 01:33 PM

Patrick your not crazy for wanting some vintage Gold, I am dreaming about this meters first 1680/8, nothing like 18k with a plastic crystal!

Warnsboy · 19 May 2011, 01:43 PM

Go for the nipples Patrick!! My 16753 is the pick of my litter. Line my 7 fav's up to show to someone, and it's the first one to be picked up and admired.

adt · 19 May 2011, 04:28 PM

Not nuts at all...photos from VRF:

1675-David · 19 May 2011, 04:44 PM

Go for gold!!!

Puffy · 19 May 2011, 05:49 PM

16758

aka the Peter Fonda

HORNBLOWER · 20 May 2011, 01:27 AM

Now thats a GMT!!!

harry in montreal · 20 May 2011, 03:27 AM

Nice watch. In my opinion, yellow gold is cheesy. however, with the brown dial, its so over the top that it becomes a piece of Art. Harry

psv · 20 May 2011, 05:26 AM

You guys are killing me with these photos!!!

rad87gn · 20 May 2011, 06:18 AM

Nice!!!

etp095 · 22 May 2011, 10:53 AM

Those are some stunning gold examples shown above.Especially that gmt on a croc/gator strap,nice.That faded gold nipple sub is no slouch either.

mike · 22 May 2011, 10:57 AM

Actually Patrick there are a few collectors that feel vintage gold is a steal right now.

dddrees · 22 May 2011, 10:59 AM

I say go for it.

HL65 · 22 May 2011, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frogman4me

Patrick your not crazy for wanting some vintage Gold, I am dreaming about this meters first 1680/8, nothing like 18k with a plastic crystal!

X2!! Been thinking about one myself--if I could find a super correct example! This is and the R Floating Gold Cosmo Daytona Mark 1 dial and bezel grab me(although not plastic).

Michael M. · 22 May 2011, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frogman4me

Patrick your not crazy for wanting some vintage Gold, I am dreaming about this meters first 1680/8, nothing like 18k with a plastic crystal!

Right now there's one listed in the June 8th Antiquorum Sale! It's a beautiful watch

adt · 22 May 2011, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

X2!! Been thinking about one myself--if I could find a super correct example! This is and the R Floating Gold Cosmo Daytona Mark 1 dial and bezel grab me(although not plastic).

how about eric ku's floating R porcelain? its a nice watch...

TSW · 22 May 2011, 07:19 PM

All gold Rootbeer one of my all time favorites!

roh123 · 22 May 2011, 07:21 PM

Who doesn't like beautiful nipples?

A 16808 is a long way up my list.

HL65 · 22 May 2011, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adt

how about eric ku's floating R porcelain? its a nice watch...

That is the one that has been on my mind!! I really have been searching for a true untouched 1680 though with original bezel insert and bracelet and purple faded dial. Not easy--most for sale have insert changed.

PanosI · 22 May 2011, 09:22 PM

Hey Patrick, look what i tried the other day at a dealer friend of mine.

psv · 22 May 2011, 11:58 PM

If someone has any tips on collectors or dealers that can help me locate one, please PM me.

capote · 23 May 2011, 01:54 AM

YG vintage sport watch....never occured to me before, but those pics looks great

dsio · 23 May 2011, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

That is the one that has been on my mind!! I really have been searching for a true untouched 1680 though with original bezel insert and bracelet and purple faded dial. Not easy--most for sale have insert changed.

I know man, the ones that fade in a starburst pattern blue -> purple -> orange -> yellow are just stunning. That's the one high end piece I'd actually buy.

dsio · 23 May 2011, 03:03 AM

Mind you, a mint example wouldn't be bad:

Or some porcelain...

Ray T · 23 May 2011, 05:04 AM

Picked this up recently, for what i believe to be a steal at $5500. waiting on a new strap the croc strap on it was made for a 6" wrist.

NonServiam · 7 June 2011, 03:00 AM

I'd say you were spot on! My 16758 ...

7 May 2011, 07:06 AM	#1
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Am I nuts for lusting after a 16758 or 16808? Who in their right mind wear 18K vintage on a sport watch? But particularly that brown nipple dial GMT 16758 has something je-ne-sais-quoi to it that I find very tempting!? Luckily they are rather hard to find in great condition with box/papers so I guess I won't be stumbling over one anytime soon... Anyone has either and photos to share? Cheers, Patrick

8 May 2011, 06:33 AM	#2
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hello Patrick!! You´re not out of your mind! Both references are my grail watches, and I´m looking forward to find one down here someday. They are not so common here as in the USA I guess, but something will arrive sooner or later. The full gold GMT with brown dial and nipple indexes, and the Sub with black dial, also with nipple indexes is what I like best. If they come with a riveted gold bracelet, I´ll feel in heaven. In the meantime, I hope our friends here at TRF will show some nice specimens, just to look at while I wait for my good luck! Best cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

8 May 2011, 11:22 AM	#4
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	They are actually a good deal as they are less expensive than the plastic crystal models. I have had both and personally I like plastic but you cant go wrong with sapphire and nipples either. Rootbeer GMT on a brown strap looks great also __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

19 May 2011, 04:28 PM	#8
adt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: A Location: SEA Posts: 473	Not nuts at all...photos from VRF: Attached Images

19 May 2011, 05:49 PM	#10
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	16758 aka the Peter Fonda __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

8 May 2011, 08:35 AM	#3
matt.wu "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA, USA Posts: 884	You have great taste, Patrick. A gold 16808 with black nipple dial is HIGH on my list. :D

19 May 2011, 01:33 PM	#6
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Patrick your not crazy for wanting some vintage Gold, I am dreaming about this meters first 1680/8, nothing like 18k with a plastic crystal!

19 May 2011, 01:43 PM	#7
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	Go for the nipples Patrick!! My 16753 is the pick of my litter. Line my 7 fav's up to show to someone, and it's the first one to be picked up and admired.

19 May 2011, 04:44 PM	#9
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,061	Go for gold!!!

20 May 2011, 01:27 AM	#11
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	Now thats a GMT!!!

20 May 2011, 03:27 AM	#12
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	Nice watch. In my opinion, yellow gold is cheesy. however, with the brown dial, its so over the top that it becomes a piece of Art. Harry

20 May 2011, 05:26 AM	#13
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	You guys are killing me with these photos!!!

20 May 2011, 06:18 AM	#14
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	Nice!!! __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

22 May 2011, 10:53 AM	#15
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	Those are some stunning gold examples shown above.Especially that gmt on a croc/gator strap,nice.That faded gold nipple sub is no slouch either. __________________ tt date circa 69' 5513 circa 81' ss sub w/date (z) pepsi gmt for dad(D) polar expy II(z) 1675 gmt circa 68' ladies datejust on jubilee for mom (z) sea dweller16600(M) SS Sub-C(g) Omega Planet Ocean,45.5 on mesh(2500D)

22 May 2011, 10:57 AM	#16
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Actually Patrick there are a few collectors that feel vintage gold is a steal right now.

22 May 2011, 10:59 AM	#17
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I say go for it. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

22 May 2011, 07:19 PM	#21
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	All gold Rootbeer one of my all time favorites! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

22 May 2011, 07:21 PM	#22
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	Who doesn't like beautiful nipples? A 16808 is a long way up my list.

22 May 2011, 09:22 PM	#24
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Hey Patrick, look what i tried the other day at a dealer friend of mine.

22 May 2011, 11:58 PM	#25
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	If someone has any tips on collectors or dealers that can help me locate one, please PM me.

23 May 2011, 01:54 AM	#26
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	YG vintage sport watch....never occured to me before, but those pics looks great

23 May 2011, 03:03 AM	#28
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	Mind you, a mint example wouldn't be bad: Or some porcelain... __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

23 May 2011, 05:04 AM	#29
Ray T "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Ray Location: NYC Watch: 116619 LB Posts: 353	Picked this up recently, for what i believe to be a steal at $5500. waiting on a new strap the croc strap on it was made for a 6" wrist.

7 June 2011, 03:00 AM	#30
NonServiam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Posts: 44	I'd say you were spot on! My 16758 ...

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