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Old 25 May 2009, 03:21 PM   #1
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GMT ref: 16750 query

Not at this stage claiming a fake but I seek opinions on this GMT ref 16750. It is shown and advertised as 18kt gold and SS which should make it a 16753 I think. Photo does show ref 16750 so is the watch rebuilt with new dial and bezel? Or what else is going on?

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Old 25 May 2009, 03:34 PM   #2
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It's a stainless that has been converted to a 2-tone.

Bezel, insert, dial, hands, crown and band changed for 2-tone.
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Old 25 May 2009, 03:43 PM   #3
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Bezel, insert, dial, hands, crown and band changed for 2-tone.
Is this a normal sort of thing to do ie will Rolex still service it like this or do they convert it back to TT again?
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Old 25 May 2009, 06:00 PM   #4
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Is this a normal sort of thing to do ie will Rolex still service it like this or do they convert it back to TT again?
As long as OEM Rolex parts are used, I don't hing there would be an issue for service, looks like an original nipple dial used and the other parts look ok to :-)
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Old 25 May 2009, 09:41 PM   #5
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Err buddy Michael...good catch...!

The listing says...

Description Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item.

Absolutely all 100% genuine Gents Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date GMT Master “Two Tone” Watch in 18ct gold and stainless steel – Reference #16750 with the black rotating bezel and the stunning condition and desirable black nipple dial – Serial #6446xxx which places the manufacture date to the 1980's – Quick set fast finding date feature – Original Rolex full Length Jubilee bracelet reference #62523HC 18 with end pieces #455B


But Orchi says...buckle on the Jubilee bracelet isn't genuine ROLEX made...
Its clasps(not seen in pics) would probably have 2 coronets...
The Ref "62523HC" n End Links "455B" is questionable n incorrect as well...but definitely not for 16753...

Orchi finds plenty of foreign Jubilee bracelet with this type of coronet on
buckle n ref# on clasps...NOT Rolex made.

The correct Jubilee setup for 16753 is 62523H with 450 End Links...
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Old 25 May 2009, 09:55 PM   #6
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Great catch!

and analysis, Orchi!
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Old 26 May 2009, 06:21 AM   #7
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...okay...pass DA CAN, please...



...TOTAL MIS-REPRESENTATION via CONVERSION.
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Old 26 May 2009, 09:05 AM   #8
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Gone

This listing (350202332463) has been removed or is no longer available.
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Old 26 May 2009, 11:08 AM   #9
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Although this watch is gone....knowing what we know about...

vintage watches I still would be a buyer on that watch for some amount...lets say $2000....gotta be worth that. Could convert it back to a stainless and sell the 2-tone parts. Maybe end up with a 16750 stainless with a nice (chosen) dial for $2500 when all is said and done.
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Old 26 May 2009, 12:39 PM   #10
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vintage watches I still would be a buyer on that watch for some amount...lets say $2000....gotta be worth that. Could convert it back to a stainless and sell the 2-tone parts. Maybe end up with a 16750 stainless with a nice (chosen) dial for $2500 when all is said and done.
I agree with you moto. Too bad he didn't list it correctly as a conversion. I missed the pics before it was pulled, but it sounds like it had a fake band...which is the usually the kiss of death, whether listed as a conversion or not.
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