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

[tudorman8276]

....he sold a 2 tone a short while back-a 2 liner description.

....FUNNY thing....ITEM LOCATION is SUPPOSEDLY in Cape Coral, FL, while he is Registered in the UK

Stan.

[springer]

Nice reply Stan. My suspicions are starting to become err...more suspicious.

[Terry Newton]

I reported it based on your suspicions John.

Terry Newton

[Orchi]

Err buddy Springer...good catch!

Orchi tried to take a closer look at the Dial of the 16750 watch...n that
Dial looks likely to be a Service Replacement Dial...having "SWISS" plot...
instead of "Swiss - T<25"...!

Orchi would bet that the Dial is still luminous in the dark...

Also the Case n bracelet looks to have been RE-polished...!

[springer]

Sounds correct Orchi, I didn't notice that on the dial - the "Swiss" marking.

[Orchi]

Originally Posted by springer

Sounds correct Orchi, I didn't notice that on the dial - the "Swiss" marking.

Err buddy Springer...the lugs on the watch has been RE-polised n thinned out...n as you would say...to a point where the lugs could be used as tooth picks...

[tudorman8276]

Originally Posted by Orchi

Err buddy Springer...the lugs on the watch has been RE-polised n thinned out...n as you would say...to a point where the lugs could be used as tooth picks...

...err buddy Orchi...."pickers", ugh????

Stan.