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24 February 2010, 05:08 AM
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picking up a Fat Lady
Last week, I visited my watchmaker. We talked for awhile and later he reached into a drawer and pulled out a 16760 GMT2 to show me. I consider the 16760 to be a difficult to find reference and I have only seen one once previously at the KY Vintage Rolex GTG last October.
This "Fat Lady" is is remarkable condition overall and the original dial and hands are intact and have a nice creme patina The case has never been polished and the green hologram was never removed. The serial # 9360XXX dates this watch to c. 1986. Included was the original bracelet # 78360 with 501 end pieces and a date code of K2 (February 1986). I have been wearing this watch for 3-4 days and it is keeping excellent time. I believe I am the second owner and that this watch was only worn by the original owner on a few "special occasions". Below is an attempt to show the difference in the case thickness and crowns guard size of the 16760 compared to a 16710 D series. I am delighted to add this "Fat Lady" to my collection. She seems right at home with my other GMTs. 
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24 February 2010, 05:09 AM
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Wow--very nice--good for you Mark!! Enjoy it!!
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24 February 2010, 05:10 AM
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Thanks for posting those pictures. Congratulations on that pickup.
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24 February 2010, 05:38 AM
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Wow. Mark...
That Far lady is gorgeous. Love the Patina. Lucky find indeed 
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24 February 2010, 05:41 AM
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Enjoy Buddy!!! Looks great! Beautiful Patina!
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24 February 2010, 05:42 AM
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Congratulations. Enjoy the company of this fat lady for a long time to come!
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24 February 2010, 05:44 AM
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When lifting use your legs not your back.
 That's a beauty, Mark. The Fat Lady is a great reference.dP
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24 February 2010, 06:11 AM
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Very nice! Welcome to the "Fat lady club"!
Mine have had it's original dial and hands, somewhat sadly, replaced by Rolex back in 2003, but instead she looks like new. But LOVE the patina on yours! |
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24 February 2010, 06:20 AM
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That is so beautiful. Wear it in good health and congratulations.
I have had a Coke GMT with Jubilee bracelet on layaway since August last year. I have had one huge problem after another, but I am paying it down a bit each month. I will eventually get it home. I cant wait! This makes me want it that much more! Im not sure if mine is a Fat Lady or not. Its a 1986 year of production, and has a 96xxx serial from what I recall. Would that make it a Fat Lady GMT? Anyone know for sure? Im curious here. |
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24 February 2010, 06:21 AM
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Great catch, it's a beauty!
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24 February 2010, 06:34 AM
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24 February 2010, 11:45 AM
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sorry, stupid question... why was it called "fat lady"?
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24 February 2010, 12:06 PM
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fat lady's are awesome! Great watch. Congrats!
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24 February 2010, 12:22 PM
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Very impressive buy! I liked the informative pictures comparing the two case sizes. Amazing! Congrats, Mark!
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24 February 2010, 12:23 PM
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Nice catch Mark! Definitely a must for every GMT lover
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24 February 2010, 12:24 PM
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Congrats on the finding!! In a way im sad when I see a fat lady, my dad had one and lost it in a fight in Puerto Rico! was supposed to be mine.....
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24 February 2010, 01:24 PM
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Great find, huge congrats. I would take that watch over a M serial GMT II w/3186 everyday. Those are the GMT's that will be saught after 40 years down the road, great catch.
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24 February 2010, 01:25 PM
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24 February 2010, 01:32 PM
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Congratulations, Mark, on your find. Sounds like a well cared for watch for it's vintage. Looks great, too! Nice comparison showing the thicker case compared with the newer 16710.
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24 February 2010, 05:42 PM
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24 February 2010, 05:44 PM
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Mark that is a stunner.
I can't tell you how happy I was that you brought it to our meeting. Such a sweet reference that has been getting the eye of the collector and your's is in amazing condition.Nice score!!!! 
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24 February 2010, 07:05 PM
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That's a great find! Congrats! I really like stories like this one.
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24 February 2010, 08:30 PM
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 knew it was a stupid question! hehehe!
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24 February 2010, 09:35 PM
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Very nice mate. Not many of them around
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24 February 2010, 10:11 PM
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Congrats!
I'm also the proud owner of a 16760, my first Rolex bought new in March 1987. Of course, at the time I had no idea what reference it was or whether it would have any collectible value - I simply bought it because I liked the look and styling!
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25 February 2010, 05:40 AM
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Very nice ..... hope you enjoy it for many years to come!
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25 February 2010, 05:49 AM
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OH! Wait... you mean the watch!? |
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25 February 2010, 06:03 AM
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I really want a GMT, but I want it in Pepsi. I was wondering if I get one and put a Pepsi bezel on it will it be considered a frankenwatch? The Fat Lady only came in black and red, right?
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25 February 2010, 06:16 AM
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Its just like riding a scotter... its all fun and games until your friends see you
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25 February 2010, 06:58 AM
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