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freeagent · 27 November 2011, 11:54 AM

78790 or 91350, got it :salute:

SEL is whats on it now eh?

Weird.. I guess the original was damaged badly, too bad :(

Edit:

NVM about the SEL heh..

Edit again:

I see about the pins now... this thing seems to be a mix match of parts

JMIND · 27 November 2011, 03:31 PM

Welcome to TRF!

HACKNSACK44 · 27 November 2011, 04:06 PM

Congrats!!

hdrazor251 · 27 November 2011, 04:39 PM

Congrats and welcome.

Dickson Lim · 27 November 2011, 04:48 PM

Welcome abroad little baby quick learner!

cali2121 · 27 November 2011, 05:39 PM

Amazing watch! Have always love the Pepsi

SWIMPRUF · 27 November 2011, 06:04 PM

Welcome to TRF. Nice GMT.

freeagent · 28 November 2011, 02:04 AM

Thanks guys! There is a few people that have the same watch I do here, theres looks much better lol :) But I will get cracking and get this watch fixed. Im considering useing a portion of my christmas bonus to get the work done.. 800 bux tho, yikes!

kultschar · 28 November 2011, 02:17 AM

It will be worth it!! :)

tomchicago · 28 November 2011, 04:16 AM

super nice!

azguy · 28 November 2011, 04:27 AM

Here OP check this out, it's a good site

http://gmtmasterhistory.com/gmt-master_ref_16750.html

bigwatchman · 28 November 2011, 04:57 AM

Welcome. I would get it serviced, but leave the patina. No polish. Watch looks great.

freeagent · 28 November 2011, 05:57 AM

Thanks guys. Well I figured out why I cannot find anything definitive about this watch. It must have been destroyed or something at somepoint. You can see it is not the correct bracelett, and some further reading showed me this:

Exchange cases or re-cased movements.

Rolex does produce cases specifically to re-case movements where the case has become damaged or unusable. Up until recently the exchange cases started with 44xxxxx. It is believed that those numbers have been used and later re-case numbers begin with 47xxxxx.

The Serial Number can be found under the bracelet, stamped against the case at 6 o'clock.

Serial:

4487261

RRGHOST1 · 28 November 2011, 06:09 AM

I have had a Rootbeer and a 16710 Pepsi, but i do think the model you have the 16750 was the nicest looking,you have a great watch there.

EmpireCity · 28 November 2011, 06:12 AM

Great looking watch. I'm curious to know how much the guy owed you when he gave you that watch-- but that's me thinking out loud too.

I think the most important thing is: can the GMT function tell you what time it is on the west coast right now? Gotta get ready for the game!

impalass · 28 November 2011, 06:16 AM

Congrats, great first Rolex inspite of being a little bit of a mystery configuration.

A very worthy model and keeper imho.

Watchonisto · 28 November 2011, 06:24 AM

Welcome to TRF, nice watch

zeuloa · 28 November 2011, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmpireCity

Great looking watch. I'm curious to know how much the guy owed you when he gave you that watch-- but that's me thinking out loud too.

I think the most important thing is: can the GMT function tell you what time it is on the west coast right now? Gotta get ready for the game!

$1200 is what OP said on earlier post.

OP: Congrats on a great watch!

freeagent · 28 November 2011, 07:04 AM

Thanks guys! I guess the fact that it is a mystery watch does make it special, maybe not so much unique, as their were many replacement cases made. But just the sheer fact that it got damaged so badly that it needed a new everything from the case- out, and it still lives makes it special

But still, a piece of me wants one like the rest of you have, one where its roots can be traced. On the other hand, its not very easy to find this model is it? It looks like if I invested a little, the rewards could be great.. But at the same time I dont want to sell it lol, unless someone offered me closer to 10k

Then I would put a downpayment on a house

I cant stand renting.

yannis · 28 November 2011, 07:16 AM

Welcome to TRF mate!

freeagent · 28 November 2011, 12:28 PM

Thanks! Its a great place, alot of good guys here :)

1 more pic for now, after some more adjusting, Ive been able to get rid of most of the gap, but I cant get rid of it all. I have to eat more I guess heheh.

Speaking of wich, sorry for the blur, Im a bit hungry :)

aleiberman · 28 November 2011, 01:00 PM

I trust the poster. But, I could be completely wrong, that the picture of the left side of the case looks unusual to me. The case appears larger and flatter then mine and other 16750's I'm used to seeing. I don't know, but it appears to me a Franken 16750 / 167xx.

toph · 28 November 2011, 01:40 PM

Welcome to TRF ! nice watch
It has a newer service dial and hands that are Luminova rather than tritium;) the 'swiss' only on the dial tell us this. I reckon the date wheel has been changed too ( by rolex)
The band is newer too from 2005 and i guess that is when the dial and hands etc would have been changed too.
I woudl get it serviced and enjoy
Welcoem again

oneillba · 28 November 2011, 01:52 PM

Welcome to TRF!

sea-dweller · 28 November 2011, 03:30 PM

Nice GMT!

Timber Loftis · 28 November 2011, 04:37 PM

Best $1200 you ever collected. Congratz. Get it serviced by a trusted watchmaker or an RSC.

BeekerMuppet · 28 November 2011, 07:44 PM

Welcome to TRF!

Although it might not be completely original, it's still a brilliant watch. Enjoy it!

freeagent · 29 November 2011, 12:12 AM

Awsome!

You guys are great :)

I was haveing some doubts about this thing, but comeing on this morning made me feel good to see all of your replys

Then its settled, the watch will get serviced and stay with me

Toph, Thank you very much for your detailed reply, very much appreciated

And again, thank you gents, its been a pleasure

azguy · 29 November 2011, 12:27 AM

Have it serviced and it'll wear great

Cabaiguan · 29 November 2011, 05:15 AM

Funny how this guy does everything we ask Noob's to do and we get suspicious! Either we're either all cynical New Yorkers or we have a bunch or old, grumpy curmudgeons on here...

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27 November 2011, 11:54 AM	#31
freeagent Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Winnipeg Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 72	78790 or 91350, got it :salute: SEL is whats on it now eh? Weird.. I guess the original was damaged badly, too bad :( Edit: NVM about the SEL heh.. Edit again: I see about the pins now... this thing seems to be a mix match of parts

27 November 2011, 03:31 PM	#32
JMIND "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: New Mexico Watch: 16610 M Series Posts: 1,084	Welcome to TRF!

27 November 2011, 05:39 PM	#36
cali2121 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 35	Amazing watch! Have always love the Pepsi

28 November 2011, 02:04 AM	#38
freeagent Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Winnipeg Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 72	Thanks guys! There is a few people that have the same watch I do here, theres looks much better lol :) But I will get cracking and get this watch fixed. Im considering useing a portion of my christmas bonus to get the work done.. 800 bux tho, yikes!

28 November 2011, 02:17 AM	#39
kultschar "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: End of the World Watch: PP & Rolex Posts: 1,970	It will be worth it!! :)

28 November 2011, 04:16 AM	#40
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	super nice!

28 November 2011, 04:27 AM	#41
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Here OP check this out, it's a good site http://gmtmasterhistory.com/gmt-master_ref_16750.html

28 November 2011, 04:57 AM	#42
bigwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,307	Welcome. I would get it serviced, but leave the patina. No polish. Watch looks great.

28 November 2011, 05:57 AM	#43
freeagent Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Winnipeg Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 72	Thanks guys. Well I figured out why I cannot find anything definitive about this watch. It must have been destroyed or something at somepoint. You can see it is not the correct bracelett, and some further reading showed me this: Exchange cases or re-cased movements. Rolex does produce cases specifically to re-case movements where the case has become damaged or unusable. Up until recently the exchange cases started with 44xxxxx. It is believed that those numbers have been used and later re-case numbers begin with 47xxxxx. The Serial Number can be found under the bracelet, stamped against the case at 6 o'clock. Serial: 4487261

28 November 2011, 06:09 AM	#44
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	I have had a Rootbeer and a 16710 Pepsi, but i do think the model you have the 16750 was the nicest looking,you have a great watch there.

28 November 2011, 06:12 AM	#45
EmpireCity "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Canada Watch: 16610, 124270 Posts: 325	Great looking watch. I'm curious to know how much the guy owed you when he gave you that watch-- but that's me thinking out loud too. I think the most important thing is: can the GMT function tell you what time it is on the west coast right now? Gotta get ready for the game!

28 November 2011, 06:16 AM	#46
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Congrats, great first Rolex inspite of being a little bit of a mystery configuration. A very worthy model and keeper imho.

28 November 2011, 06:24 AM	#47
Watchonisto Banned Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Alex Location: European Union Watch: AP, ROLEX, PP, PAM Posts: 4,344	Welcome to TRF, nice watch

28 November 2011, 07:04 AM	#49
freeagent Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Winnipeg Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 72	Thanks guys! I guess the fact that it is a mystery watch does make it special, maybe not so much unique, as their were many replacement cases made. But just the sheer fact that it got damaged so badly that it needed a new everything from the case- out, and it still lives makes it special But still, a piece of me wants one like the rest of you have, one where its roots can be traced. On the other hand, its not very easy to find this model is it? It looks like if I invested a little, the rewards could be great.. But at the same time I dont want to sell it lol, unless someone offered me closer to 10k Then I would put a downpayment on a house I cant stand renting.

28 November 2011, 12:28 PM	#51
freeagent Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Winnipeg Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 72	Thanks! Its a great place, alot of good guys here :) 1 more pic for now, after some more adjusting, Ive been able to get rid of most of the gap, but I cant get rid of it all. I have to eat more I guess heheh. Speaking of wich, sorry for the blur, Im a bit hungry :)

28 November 2011, 01:00 PM	#52
aleiberman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: MA Watch: Rolex Posts: 501	I trust the poster. But, I could be completely wrong, that the picture of the left side of the case looks unusual to me. The case appears larger and flatter then mine and other 16750's I'm used to seeing. I don't know, but it appears to me a Franken 16750 / 167xx.

28 November 2011, 01:40 PM	#53
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Welcome to TRF ! nice watch It has a newer service dial and hands that are Luminova rather than tritium;) the 'swiss' only on the dial tell us this. I reckon the date wheel has been changed too ( by rolex) The band is newer too from 2005 and i guess that is when the dial and hands etc would have been changed too. I woudl get it serviced and enjoy Welcoem again __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

28 November 2011, 01:52 PM	#54
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28 November 2011, 03:30 PM	#55
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice GMT!

28 November 2011, 04:37 PM	#56
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	Best $1200 you ever collected. Congratz. Get it serviced by a trusted watchmaker or an RSC.

28 November 2011, 07:44 PM	#57
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29 November 2011, 12:12 AM	#58
freeagent Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Winnipeg Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 72	Awsome! You guys are great :) I was haveing some doubts about this thing, but comeing on this morning made me feel good to see all of your replys Then its settled, the watch will get serviced and stay with me Toph, Thank you very much for your detailed reply, very much appreciated And again, thank you gents, its been a pleasure

29 November 2011, 12:27 AM	#59
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Have it serviced and it'll wear great

29 November 2011, 05:15 AM	#60
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,155	Funny how this guy does everything we ask Noob's to do and we get suspicious! Either we're either all cynical New Yorkers or we have a bunch or old, grumpy curmudgeons on here... __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

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