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Grissom · 14 February 2011, 07:46 AM

Just did a trade yesterday, and ended up with the GMT 16700 "A" Serial Number 1999 BNIB I posted about earlier, when I was considering going for it. Made a great trade, and love the "old school" GMT!

Everything was in pristine condition.....Outer Box, Inner Box, Pillow etc., Watch, Oysterlock Bracelet (78790, Clasp Code X4, 501B End Links), Extra Link, Booklet, Warrantee (dated 08-08-1999)/Warrantee Sleeve.....Am STOKED!

BIG Thanks

to all the great folks here on TRF who helped me make the best informed decision about getting this wonderful example of GMT History!

Here are a few pics....

Sky-Dweller · 14 February 2011, 07:49 AM

Congratulations!

Rolex Freak · 14 February 2011, 07:50 AM

Nice, congrats.

dddrees · 14 February 2011, 07:55 AM

Great Watch Grissom, Congrats.

Tools · 14 February 2011, 07:56 AM

Looks great.........

You could have saved us some bandwidth though.... 16700N means a GMT with Noir (black) insert........

Hey......... that's one of mine in the background of your photo........

Sixxgrand1 · 14 February 2011, 07:56 AM

Outstanding!
I love those classic GMT's far more then the current C version....you have a great timepiece there!
Enjoy !

nauticajoe · 14 February 2011, 07:57 AM

Very nice. Congrats!

hsfrank · 14 February 2011, 08:00 AM

Nice going. LUV my GMT IIc even though its not a vintage. Now if I could only sell my Omega, I could get me a sub.

hennabav · 14 February 2011, 09:37 AM

Congrats and beautiful watch!!

hemdale · 14 February 2011, 09:40 AM

Lovely watch. I have a 16710 so I couldn't agree more with you ! Congrats !

Chipmunk · 14 February 2011, 09:42 AM

Very nice.....congrats.

swissautopro · 14 February 2011, 09:43 AM

Very nice! Congrats!

Michael M. · 14 February 2011, 09:55 AM

Huge congrats! Love old school GMT's! Box and papers is a plus, bring it to the next GTG!

Grissom · 14 February 2011, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael M.

Huge congrats! Love old school GMT's! Box and papers is a plus, bring it to the next GTG!

Will do! Do we have any firm date for the next one, Michael?

Stopped by a local Ben Bridge this evening, and the Manager was amazed when he saw the 16700.....he told me it looked Brand New.....

Thanks everyone for all the nice comments.....I'm really glad I went for it.

mike · 14 February 2011, 02:34 PM

Bisquitlips · 14 February 2011, 02:41 PM

Excellent acquisition!

sushisummo · 14 February 2011, 05:27 PM

congrats.......enjoy.

Minutehand · 14 February 2011, 05:37 PM

Congrats! Great watch!

TSW · 14 February 2011, 05:38 PM

Great watch Grissom, Congrats!!

tudorwatches · 14 February 2011, 06:17 PM

Nice watch.
Shouldn't the 1999 model have a swiss only dial ?

Best regards Michiel

Grissom · 14 February 2011, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmkooi

Nice watch.
Shouldn't the 1999 model have a swiss only dial ?

Best regards Michiel

I wondered

that as well, and brought it up in another thread.....below is a link to the answer to that question, in that thread, and as it turns out, the 1999's had both....

http://www.rolexforums.com/showpost....20&postcount=4

(Thanks again, Larry!)

And to all those who posted such nice positive comments....you guys are GREAT!

Puffy · 14 February 2011, 07:00 PM

great work mate

Looks sharp and crisp

acce1999 · 14 February 2011, 07:17 PM

Congrats! Well done. A beautiful watch, and one of the very last 16700s.

Best,

A

HL65 · 14 February 2011, 09:03 PM

Congrats on a great pick up!!! Very nice!!!

Chris B · 14 February 2011, 09:44 PM

Many congratulations

johnbeth · 14 February 2011, 10:13 PM

Very nice, congrats!

travisb · 14 February 2011, 10:19 PM

Nice pick up and a great way to start up 2011!
Congrats!

dalip · 14 February 2011, 11:32 PM

Congrats....looks pristine

Grissom · 15 February 2011, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acce1999

Congrats! Well done. A beautiful watch, and one of the very last 16700s.

Best,

A

Thanks.....I really like having one of the very last of the model.....and wearing it I feel I am keeping that little part of Rolex History alive and kicking.....

Perhaps a 16760 next......

Thanks to everyone once again, for all their nice supportive and positive comments. Happy Valentine's Day!

Isobar · 15 February 2011, 08:19 AM

Very nice. Enjoy!

14 February 2011, 07:46 AM	#1
Grissom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nathan Location: US, Latin America Watch: GMT IIc 18K/SS Posts: 3,349	1st Acquisition of 2011 - GMT 16700 - PICS!! Just did a trade yesterday, and ended up with the GMT 16700 "A" Serial Number 1999 BNIB I posted about earlier, when I was considering going for it. Made a great trade, and love the "old school" GMT! Everything was in pristine condition.....Outer Box, Inner Box, Pillow etc., Watch, Oysterlock Bracelet (78790, Clasp Code X4, 501B End Links), Extra Link, Booklet, Warrantee (dated 08-08-1999)/Warrantee Sleeve.....Am STOKED! BIG Thanks to all the great folks here on TRF who helped me make the best informed decision about getting this wonderful example of GMT History! Here are a few pics.... Attached Images __________________ *(Member NAWCC since 1976)* 116713LN GMT-IIc 18k/SS (Z) + 116520 SS Daytona (M) + 16700 GMT Master (A) + 16610LV Submariner (V) + 16600 Sea Dweller (Z) + 116400 Milgauss White Dial (V) + 70330N Tudor Heritage Chronograph Grey w/Black Sub Dials (J) + 5513 Submariner Serif Dial (5.2 Mil) Who else needs an Intervention? (109 297) (137 237) (73 115) (221) (23) (56) (229) P-Club Member #5 RIP JJ Irani - TRF Legend

14 February 2011, 07:55 AM	#4
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Great Watch Grissom, Congrats. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

14 February 2011, 07:56 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Looks great......... You could have saved us some bandwidth though.... 16700N means a GMT with Noir (black) insert........ Hey......... that's one of mine in the background of your photo........ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

14 February 2011, 08:00 AM	#8
hsfrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Herbert Frank Location: Middletown,De Watch: President Posts: 1,641	Nice going. LUV my GMT IIc even though its not a vintage. Now if I could only sell my Omega, I could get me a sub. __________________ Time and Tide wait for no man Rolex Cellini 4133 Tudor North Flag HERS: Rolex TTDJ

14 February 2011, 09:42 AM	#11
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Very nice.....congrats. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

14 February 2011, 07:49 AM	#2
Sky-Dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Alin Location: Italy Posts: 604	Congratulations!

14 February 2011, 07:50 AM	#3
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	Nice, congrats.

14 February 2011, 07:56 AM	#6
Sixxgrand1 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Watch: EXP I & II Posts: 825	Outstanding! I love those classic GMT's far more then the current C version....you have a great timepiece there! Enjoy !

14 February 2011, 07:57 AM	#7
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Very nice. Congrats!

14 February 2011, 09:37 AM	#9
hennabav Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jon Location: New England Watch: --Rolex-- Posts: 2,391	Congrats and beautiful watch!!

14 February 2011, 09:40 AM	#10
hemdale "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London Posts: 59	Lovely watch. I have a 16710 so I couldn't agree more with you ! Congrats !

14 February 2011, 09:43 AM	#12
swissautopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I Posts: 2,384	Very nice! Congrats! __________________ "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a bandit, and scarcity like an armed man." Proverbs 24 "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt." Unknown "Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food." Proverbs 12

14 February 2011, 09:55 AM	#13
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Huge congrats! Love old school GMT's! Box and papers is a plus, bring it to the next GTG!

14 February 2011, 02:34 PM	#15
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683

14 February 2011, 02:41 PM	#16
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Excellent acquisition! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

14 February 2011, 05:27 PM	#17
sushisummo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: JT Location: in a house....:) Watch: Hmmm......? Posts: 1,776	congrats.......enjoy. __________________ Collections: -- R-O-L-E-X --AP-ROO -- P-A-N-E-R-A-I -- B-R-E-G-U-E-T -- I-W-C -- B-A-L-L -- O-T-H-E-R-S WISHLIST: Too many to list...... Member #23367

14 February 2011, 05:37 PM	#18
Minutehand "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AE Location: Right here Posts: 294	Congrats! Great watch! __________________ Time is a luxury

14 February 2011, 05:38 PM	#19
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Great watch Grissom, Congrats!! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

14 February 2011, 06:17 PM	#20
tudorwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Suisse Posts: 411	Nice watch. Shouldn't the 1999 model have a swiss only dial ? Best regards Michiel

14 February 2011, 07:00 PM	#22
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	great work mate Looks sharp and crisp __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

14 February 2011, 07:17 PM	#23
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	Congrats! Well done. A beautiful watch, and one of the very last 16700s. Best, A

14 February 2011, 09:03 PM	#24
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Congrats on a great pick up!!! Very nice!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

14 February 2011, 09:44 PM	#25
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Many congratulations

14 February 2011, 10:13 PM	#26
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Very nice, congrats!

14 February 2011, 10:19 PM	#27
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Looksgreat!! Nice pick up and a great way to start up 2011! Congrats!

14 February 2011, 11:32 PM	#28
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Congrats....looks pristine __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

15 February 2011, 08:19 AM	#30
Isobar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Burny Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Rolex GMTII 16710 Posts: 13	Very nice. Enjoy!

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