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Old 1 January 2018, 09:58 PM   #1
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Rolex GMT 16700 - Watch condition advice (pics inside)

Hi

I have the possibility to buy the attached watch. It’s from 1997. Do you guys with trained eyes think it looks good?

See link for high resolution pics:

https://imgur.com/a/dpDDB

And https://m.imgur.com/a/HnDcB


Many thanks!
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Old 2 January 2018, 12:00 AM   #2
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Looks good but not sure of the " swiss" only dial , I thought these were only fitted on late 98-99 models , or it's a service dial . Could be wrong though , but as everything it all depends on the price .
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Old 2 January 2018, 12:28 AM   #3
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Dial has been changed, and possibly the hands. Can’t see whether the lugs have any chamfer left or not ?????
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Old 2 January 2018, 12:42 AM   #4
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Hi,

Thanks! my mistake, its from 1998
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Old 2 January 2018, 12:47 AM   #5
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It is common for Rolex Service Centers to offer a dial an hand change for watches with “T” dials. The dial change should not be a concern in your decision making.
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Old 2 January 2018, 12:55 AM   #6
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I have 16700 Swiss only dial from 1999, and when I did quick comparison, your Pepsi insert look very different from mine.


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Old 2 January 2018, 02:25 AM   #7
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Dial has been changed, and possibly the hands. Can’t see whether the lugs have any chamfer left or not ?????

I agree, difficult to assess and I won’t be able to see it live before purchase as it is in a different city.

Price is 6800usd.
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Old 2 January 2018, 03:08 AM   #8
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I have 16700 Swiss only dial from 1999, and when I did quick comparison, your Pepsi insert look very different from mine.


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That changes things !

Dial and hands are probably ok.
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Old 2 January 2018, 05:16 AM   #9
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Assuming all is okay with it, you are getting a great model....good luck!
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I have 16700 Swiss only dial from 1999, and when I did quick comparison, your Pepsi insert look very different from mine.


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Post a photo for comparison!!!
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The dial is correct for the watch. It should be Luminova. There is nothing wrong with the insert either.
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Old 2 January 2018, 06:18 AM   #12
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The dial is correct for the watch. It should be Luminova. There is nothing wrong with the insert either.
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