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jfmiii · 13 March 2013, 11:48 AM

the bottom lugs on this look a bit funky to me. but im a n00b when it comes to this reference. is this normal?

KellyM3 · 13 March 2013, 12:13 PM

Ouch

jfmiii · 13 March 2013, 12:24 PM

here are a few more angles....

jolimont · 13 March 2013, 12:27 PM

looks like a Basel 2047 model...very futuristic

Suboc · 13 March 2013, 12:34 PM

Looks like it had a very poor fitting bracelet (probably non-Rolex), or an extreamly worn Oyster bracelet that wore down the inside tips of the lugs. I would avoid it. Do a search for 16800 and you will see what they are supposed to look like.
Daniel

SennaFan · 13 March 2013, 12:37 PM

Wow, nice watch too bad about the lugs.

jfmiii · 13 March 2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SennaFan

Wow, nice watch too bad about the lugs.

those are my thoughts exactly....

John in MA · 13 March 2013, 12:56 PM

Horrible lug wear. That is always one point I ask for clear photos of before I will purchase a watch. I've turned quite a few down just for that particular reason.

swomariner · 13 March 2013, 12:58 PM

On the bright side, you can pick stuff out of your teeth with those lugs. No need to carry around a toothpick...

cop414 · 13 March 2013, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SennaFan

Wow, nice watch too bad about the lugs.

+100 on this, wow, that's kinda sad for this to have happened to such a nice looking watch otherwise.

Vincent65 · 13 March 2013, 09:32 PM

bad bracelet wear on the inside - probably worn too loose - and over polished on the outside

harry in montreal · 13 March 2013, 09:35 PM

Opolongo metal band maybe did this ? Just a guess

Rolexis · 13 March 2013, 09:38 PM

It happens to a lot of them I see it a bit on diff watches oyster bands and pres too. I will start looking for worn ones and offer no more than $2k. Worn lug is ok for $2k

gpfps · 13 March 2013, 10:33 PM

Before it was polished it must have been chewed up pretty good.

Michael M. · 14 March 2013, 11:56 AM

Looks like the bracelet is or was probably stretched and the end link (connecting to endlinks) had a lot of play and hit the side of the lugs

jfmiii · 14 March 2013, 12:04 PM

real bummer, i wouldve really tried to buy this one. those lugs just looked too f**d up!

Jollyclub · 14 March 2013, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by harry in montreal

Opolongo metal band maybe did this ? Just a guess

Is that like an Olongapo only a worse fit? :)

harry in montreal · 15 March 2013, 12:17 AM

i like those opolongo bands, but they seem to put a lot of stress and create friction in only one small area. just my impression. maybe i am wrong.

could also be that the endlink tubes wore out and top endlink wore down the lugtip.

i hate getting excess friction on my tip (LOL)

secondhandcrowns · 15 March 2013, 08:04 AM

That one needs the laser

Jason71 · 15 March 2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by secondhandcrowns

That one needs the laser

+1

That is an easy fix with laser welding. I would definitely purchase it for the right price

James 45 · 15 March 2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jason71

+1

that is an easy fix with laser welding. I would definitely purchase it for the right price

x2 !!

jfmiii · 15 March 2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by James 45

x2 !!

What do you guys think is a fair price given its condition?

Wolfgang427 · 15 March 2013, 03:30 PM

I would pass on it, its not that rare of a watch model that you can't find another one in much better shape.

If it were a bracelet that was streched no big deal as you just get a new one, but when it comes to worn out lugs or damaged cases it only makes sense to buy it and fix it if its a rare model.

13 March 2013, 11:48 AM	#1
jfmiii "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16750/16800/126710 Posts: 1,426	16800 lugs...bad polish?? the bottom lugs on this look a bit funky to me. but im a n00b when it comes to this reference. is this normal? Attached Images

13 March 2013, 12:24 PM	#3
jfmiii "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16750/16800/126710 Posts: 1,426	here are a few more angles.... Attached Images

13 March 2013, 12:34 PM	#5
Suboc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: At my forge Posts: 494	No that is not correct. Looks like it had a very poor fitting bracelet (probably non-Rolex), or an extreamly worn Oyster bracelet that wore down the inside tips of the lugs. I would avoid it. Do a search for 16800 and you will see what they are supposed to look like. Daniel

13 March 2013, 12:56 PM	#8
John in MA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 862	Horrible lug wear. That is always one point I ask for clear photos of before I will purchase a watch. I've turned quite a few down just for that particular reason. __________________ Formerly John in SC and John in TN How To: Remove a Tudor Pelagos Endlink in 60 Seconds or Less

15 March 2013, 03:30 PM	#23
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	I would pass on it, its not that rare of a watch model that you can't find another one in much better shape. If it were a bracelet that was streched no big deal as you just get a new one, but when it comes to worn out lugs or damaged cases it only makes sense to buy it and fix it if its a rare model. __________________ TRF member #917

13 March 2013, 12:13 PM	#2
KellyM3 Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Attleboro mass Posts: 209	Ouch

13 March 2013, 12:27 PM	#4
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	looks like a Basel 2047 model...very futuristic

13 March 2013, 12:37 PM	#6
SennaFan Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: OB Watch: The Birdie Posts: 603	Wow, nice watch too bad about the lugs.

13 March 2013, 12:58 PM	#9
swomariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Washington Watch: Rolex / Tudor Posts: 259	On the bright side, you can pick stuff out of your teeth with those lugs. No need to carry around a toothpick...

13 March 2013, 09:32 PM	#11
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	bad bracelet wear on the inside - probably worn too loose - and over polished on the outside

13 March 2013, 09:35 PM	#12
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	Opolongo metal band maybe did this ? Just a guess

13 March 2013, 09:38 PM	#13
Rolexis Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Hank Location: Wachula Watch: Had many love all Posts: 476	It happens to a lot of them I see it a bit on diff watches oyster bands and pres too. I will start looking for worn ones and offer no more than $2k. Worn lug is ok for $2k

13 March 2013, 10:33 PM	#14
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	Before it was polished it must have been chewed up pretty good.

14 March 2013, 11:56 AM	#15
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Looks like the bracelet is or was probably stretched and the end link (connecting to endlinks) had a lot of play and hit the side of the lugs

14 March 2013, 12:04 PM	#16
jfmiii "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16750/16800/126710 Posts: 1,426	real bummer, i wouldve really tried to buy this one. those lugs just looked too f**d up!

15 March 2013, 12:17 AM	#18
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	i like those opolongo bands, but they seem to put a lot of stress and create friction in only one small area. just my impression. maybe i am wrong. could also be that the endlink tubes wore out and top endlink wore down the lugtip. i hate getting excess friction on my tip (LOL)

15 March 2013, 08:04 AM	#19
secondhandcrowns "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Posts: 15	That one needs the laser

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