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bayerische · 29 January 2012, 08:33 PM

I've never seen an "S" in "Submariner" shaped like that!

You said you expected to get a triple zero (168000), but got a double zero (16800) how come?

James 45 · 30 January 2012, 01:52 AM

Thanks every one for your encouraging congrats I am having a real good week!
I have been wearing this watch day and night! Now I just had an Explorer come to me at a very good price. I will show on a different thread I could not turn it down.
My wife is looking at me sideways but has not said anything...Yet! lol
Thanks again

James 45 · 30 January 2012, 02:01 AM

Nice eyes I did not notice the S that looks like a backwards Z till you said!
I don't now what happened at the Rolex repair guy's shop. I was talking to him about something else when this watch came up. I was sure he said 168000 and it was only made for 9 or so months so my ears went up. I looked at a couple pictures and bought it. When the box came out pop this 16800 ??? I have not talked to him yet not sure if it is bad or good? My guess is that he has a large number of watches and maybe got confused. It was a resale for one of his customers on the Island. Thats all I know.

What do you think of the S ?

jfisher17 · 30 January 2012, 11:16 AM

That patina really is nice. Great find. Enjoy!

liptonnr · 30 January 2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by James 45

Well I bought it after some thinking I hope it was worth it. The clasp seems to need some adjustment and bezel does not turn. Maybe just dirty? I don't know.
I thought I was getting a 168000 but it came in the mail and it is a 16800. I was looking for a collectable I hope this qualifies. Is this the original box?
serial is 9.48 million Thanks for your input! $4000 in to it.
Well here are some pictures.

Great piece! Especially at 4k

Keeperoftime · 30 January 2012, 12:08 PM

Very nice, Congrats!

James 45 · 30 January 2012, 12:14 PM

Thanks for all your congrats!

Like To Watch · 31 January 2012, 02:04 AM

I would be happy to own it.

Frosty · 31 January 2012, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by James 45

I just took the bezel off and cleaned out the sand and now it clicks and turns the way it should!
Yes the patina is very cool and no cracks so far. I heard that this year range is called the spider because the paint was wrong and they develop cracks. So far none of that.

I was told buy the guy who replace the main spring that this was a matte dial. How can I tell the difference? It does look matte but very clean.
My Date Just from the same year is similar in the black Matte clean dial.

There certainly was a lot of sand!

I have a 16803 that has the spidering/crackling. I believe from what I have read that the lacquer was applied to thinly causing this. I have gone back and forth on this, but, have decided on keeping the watch original.

Great watch, congratulations.

Michael M. · 31 January 2012, 06:47 AM

Yuck..better clean that bezel

Congrats though, love the patina!!

DiamondJack · 31 January 2012, 09:12 AM

I love the 16800 but there again I'm biased

Here's my Tango

GEO_79 · 31 January 2012, 10:21 AM

very nice watch with beautiful patina

cruvon · 31 January 2012, 10:45 AM

Beautiful watch, congrats!

Beaumont Miller II · 31 January 2012, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DiamondJack

I love the 16800 but there again I'm biased

Here's my Tango

Steve,I was hoping that your 16800 would find its way into this thread. Great looking watch...patina on dial and pearl is gorgeous.

Submarino · 31 January 2012, 11:40 AM

Beautiful watch with gorgeous patina! The box does not belong to that wath based on the serial number. That box is for 4.5 to 5.9 million series approximately. Check rolexephemera.com for more info on boxes.

polarinda · 2 February 2012, 02:16 PM

nice!

29 January 2012, 08:33 PM	#31
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I've never seen an "S" in "Submariner" shaped like that! You said you expected to get a triple zero (168000), but got a double zero (16800) how come? __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

30 January 2012, 12:08 PM	#36
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Very nice, Congrats! __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

31 January 2012, 10:45 AM	#43
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Beautiful watch, congrats! __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

31 January 2012, 11:40 AM	#45
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Beautiful watch with gorgeous patina! The box does not belong to that wath based on the serial number. That box is for 4.5 to 5.9 million series approximately. Check rolexephemera.com for more info on boxes. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

30 January 2012, 01:52 AM	#32
James 45 Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Watch: No date Sub 14060M Posts: 432	Thanks every one for your encouraging congrats I am having a real good week! I have been wearing this watch day and night! Now I just had an Explorer come to me at a very good price. I will show on a different thread I could not turn it down. My wife is looking at me sideways but has not said anything...Yet! lol Thanks again

30 January 2012, 02:01 AM	#33
James 45 Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Watch: No date Sub 14060M Posts: 432	Nice eyes I did not notice the S that looks like a backwards Z till you said! I don't now what happened at the Rolex repair guy's shop. I was talking to him about something else when this watch came up. I was sure he said 168000 and it was only made for 9 or so months so my ears went up. I looked at a couple pictures and bought it. When the box came out pop this 16800 ??? I have not talked to him yet not sure if it is bad or good? My guess is that he has a large number of watches and maybe got confused. It was a resale for one of his customers on the Island. Thats all I know. What do you think of the S ?

30 January 2012, 11:16 AM	#34
jfisher17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: Washington, DC Watch: Bluesy, Hulk, DSSD Posts: 310	That patina really is nice. Great find. Enjoy!

30 January 2012, 12:14 PM	#37
James 45 Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Watch: No date Sub 14060M Posts: 432	Thanks for all your congrats!

31 January 2012, 02:04 AM	#38
Like To Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,196	I would be happy to own it.

31 January 2012, 06:47 AM	#40
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Yuck..better clean that bezel Congrats though, love the patina!!

31 January 2012, 09:12 AM	#41
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	I love the 16800 but there again I'm biased Here's my Tango

31 January 2012, 10:21 AM	#42
GEO_79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Georgian Location: Constanta_Romania Watch: 216570 Polar Posts: 904	very nice watch with beautiful patina

2 February 2012, 02:16 PM	#46
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	nice!

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