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Rsvrider · 14 January 2012, 11:38 AM

Hi, can you guys help me with model number and year(s) of manufacture for this watch. Also, what would be the value of it? No bracelet, as is. Im pretty new here and I hope I am not making a mistake in asking. Thanks in advance for the responses.
"The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"

Freelance · 17 January 2012, 09:05 AM

The angle of the photo make it look like it has a acrylic/plastic style crystal.

If it is a acrylic crystal, and judging by the hand-stack and dial it would be a mid/late-80's 16753

If it is a sapphire crystal it would be a 16703. A 16713 would be a "GMT II"

It is a beautiful watch. Are you looking to buy it, or do you own it? Value without the bracelet is probably around $4500.

Submarino · 17 January 2012, 10:37 AM

In order to date the watch with precision it would be good to have the serial number. However, as mentioned by 'Freelance' it appears to be fitted with a Plexi crystal which means that this is a transitional Rootbeer ref. 16753.

Before the GMT Master was fitted with a sapphire crystal and the ref. 16713 was launched as the GMT Master II the 16753 transitioned from a nipple marker dial to a gold surround marker dial just like yours in the early 80's.

Price range from $3800-$4400 with two-tone bracelet.

Subexplorer · 17 January 2012, 11:06 AM

Hello Rsvrider! Welcome to this site!
You got a great watch, one of my favorite GMT variants.
In order to be able to answer your question, you should check between the lugs, at 12 will find the actual reference number, and at 6 the serial number of your watch.
If you tell these here, we will be able to find the approximate year of your watch.
Best cordial regards, Abel.

azguy · 18 January 2012, 01:01 AM

Nice Rootbeer there

Robbyvm · 18 January 2012, 02:58 AM

great watch
me like
me want

Paladin · 18 January 2012, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freelance

The angle of the photo make it look like it has a acrylic/plastic style crystal.

If it is a acrylic crystal, and judging by the hand-stack and dial it would be a mid/late-80's 16753

If it is a sapphire crystal it would be a 16703. A 16713 would be a "GMT II"

It is a beautiful watch. Are you looking to buy it, or do you own it? Value without the bracelet is probably around $4500.

Rolex never made a 16703. The 16700 was the only "GMT" with a sapphire crystal and came in stainless steel ONLY with either a Pepsi or black bezel insert. The 16753 was succeeded by the 16713.

Paladin · 18 January 2012, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

In order to date the watch with precision it would be good to have the serial number. However, as mentioned by 'Freelance' it appears to be fitted with a Plexi crystal which means that this is a transitional Rootbeer ref. 16753.

Before the GMT Master was fitted with a sapphire crystal and the ref. 16713 was launched as the GMT Master II the 16753 transitioned from a nipple marker dial to a gold surround marker dial just like yours in the early 80's.

Price range from $3800-$4400 with two-tone bracelet.

I believe that the 16753 transitioned from the nipple dial to the YG surround indices around 1984-85 so mid 80's thru the end of production in approx.1989-90.

Puffy · 18 January 2012, 04:41 AM

i'd love to see more snaps of this beauty!

HunterST · 18 January 2012, 05:48 AM

Fantastic piece - love to see more shots of it!

Warnsboy · 18 January 2012, 07:25 AM

Beautiful piece, love it on the nato!!! A lot of good advice above as well

liptonnr · 18 January 2012, 12:14 PM

Love that piece! Nice choice on the NATO!

14 January 2012, 11:38 AM	#1
Rsvrider "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas TX Watch: It cming frm above Posts: 807	Rootbeer Question Hi, can you guys help me with model number and year(s) of manufacture for this watch. Also, what would be the value of it? No bracelet, as is. Im pretty new here and I hope I am not making a mistake in asking. Thanks in advance for the responses. "The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday" Attached Images

17 January 2012, 10:37 AM	#3
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	In order to date the watch with precision it would be good to have the serial number. However, as mentioned by 'Freelance' it appears to be fitted with a Plexi crystal which means that this is a transitional Rootbeer ref. 16753. Before the GMT Master was fitted with a sapphire crystal and the ref. 16713 was launched as the GMT Master II the 16753 transitioned from a nipple marker dial to a gold surround marker dial just like yours in the early 80's. Price range from $3800-$4400 with two-tone bracelet. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

17 January 2012, 11:06 AM	#4
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hello Rsvrider! Welcome to this site! You got a great watch, one of my favorite GMT variants. In order to be able to answer your question, you should check between the lugs, at 12 will find the actual reference number, and at 6 the serial number of your watch. If you tell these here, we will be able to find the approximate year of your watch. Best cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

18 January 2012, 04:41 AM	#9
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	i'd love to see more snaps of this beauty! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

18 January 2012, 05:48 AM	#10
HunterST "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Eli Weisman Location: Los Angeles Watch: 1675/3, 79090 Posts: 442	Fantastic piece - love to see more shots of it! __________________ .................... GMT 1675/3 \| 6694 \| 16014 Tapestry Cream \| 16014 Tapestry Gray \| Tudor Black Bay Black ETA \| Tudor Sub 79090 \| Sinn 103 StSa \| PAM 183 \| IWC 3717-04

17 January 2012, 09:05 AM	#2
Freelance "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1675 Posts: 171	The angle of the photo make it look like it has a acrylic/plastic style crystal. If it is a acrylic crystal, and judging by the hand-stack and dial it would be a mid/late-80's 16753 If it is a sapphire crystal it would be a 16703. A 16713 would be a "GMT II" It is a beautiful watch. Are you looking to buy it, or do you own it? Value without the bracelet is probably around $4500.

18 January 2012, 01:01 AM	#5
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Nice Rootbeer there

18 January 2012, 02:58 AM	#6
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	great watch me like me want

18 January 2012, 07:25 AM	#11
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	Beautiful piece, love it on the nato!!! A lot of good advice above as well

18 January 2012, 12:14 PM	#12
liptonnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Nate Location: Pottsville, PA Watch: Sub-c LV, GMT's Posts: 988	Love that piece! Nice choice on the NATO!

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