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Submarino · 18 March 2012, 11:10 AM

Walked into the RL boutique on Michigan Ave. here in Chicago and saw a beautiful GMT 16750 for sale. Beautiful patina, original dial
with matching hands, original plexi, bracelet from correct time period with barely any stretch and case was in very good shape not over polished and bezel with a nice fade. The asking price IMHO just ridiculously high at $7500. It was a gorgeous looking watch but come on you can get a 16750 at a fraction of that here in TRF.

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Paladin · 18 March 2012, 11:16 AM

Just proof once again that knowledge is $$$. Whom ever buys that has no idea TRF or VRF even exist.

greekbum · 18 March 2012, 11:21 AM

I think they will easily sell it for this price in that store.

BrianVarick · 18 March 2012, 12:36 PM

It's expensive, but there is something to say about buying a watch that you know exactly what you're getting, and not off the internet. I am sure anyone here would pay more to actually try a watch on before they bought, some more so than others.

SPARTAN2161 · 18 March 2012, 12:37 PM

Nice looking watch. Like Nick said, i am sure someone will come in and buy it causes it "matches" their outfit.

Kingair · 18 March 2012, 06:45 PM

Maybe they give in a free shirt ;-)

R44 · 18 March 2012, 07:28 PM

Over here in the UK London dealer Watch Club has a "gloss" dial 16750 up for £6950 which is over $10,800! It doesn't look like the most amazing example available either although cleaned, serviced and now in showroom display condition.

Keeperoftime · 18 March 2012, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by greekbum

I think they will easily sell it for this price in that store.

+1

Lol-x · 18 March 2012, 09:46 PM

At least its good to know that these clothing retailers appear to endorse classic a Rolex as the compliment to quality clothing and appearance.

Submarino · 18 March 2012, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

At least its good to know that these clothing retailers appear to endorse classic a Rolex as the compliment to quality clothing and appearance.

X2

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NutNut · 18 March 2012, 11:03 PM

Too pricey for a 16750. What were the other timepieces in the display?

rpryan55 · 18 March 2012, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by NutNut

Too pricey for a 16750. What were the other timepieces in the display?

I actually go into that very store just to see what they've brought in lately. I've seen Patek, VC, AP,.... well, their selection has run the gamut of the watch world. It has been a while since I've been there, but most of their vintage offerings, as I recall, were on straps and were smaller than the current rage. And, of course, they are all incredibly overpriced.

Submarino · 18 March 2012, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by NutNut

Too pricey for a 16750. What were the other timepieces in the display?

Nothing interesting! That was the only vintage Rolex. The rest were just other small manual wind watches for ladies. I didn't even look closely.

azguy · 19 March 2012, 12:07 AM

It will sell

way to many international travelers in a place like that, someone with more money than time or sense will charge it on their black American Express

swish77 · 19 March 2012, 12:53 AM

For what that watch is, and considering the store, I actually don't think it's a crazy price. Too expensive, yes, but not insane. (I bet it comes with a store warranty.) Barneys in New York also has a vintage watch section, and they often have very nice examples. Same thing, though, overpriced for real watch lovers/collectors, but priced to sell to people with money who don't want to do a ton of research and hunting.

LEDWatch · 19 March 2012, 09:57 AM

The NYC Madison Ave RL Store had several nice vintage Rolex watches three weeks ago. Most were indeed on straps. There were at least three 5513's (two with matt dials, one with gloss, one Bubbleback and an early Datejust. They all looked good but unfortunately (or fortunately) I did not ask about the price. They definitely know where and how to place the watches throughout the store. If you haven't been to this particular store it's worth the trip even if you don't buy anything!

Paladin · 19 March 2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

someone with more money than time or sense will charge it on their black American Express

+1

18 March 2012, 11:10 AM	#1
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Overpriced Vintage 16750 at Ralph Lauren!!! Walked into the RL boutique on Michigan Ave. here in Chicago and saw a beautiful GMT 16750 for sale. Beautiful patina, original dial with matching hands, original plexi, bracelet from correct time period with barely any stretch and case was in very good shape not over polished and bezel with a nice fade. The asking price IMHO just ridiculously high at $7500. It was a gorgeous looking watch but come on you can get a 16750 at a fraction of that here in TRF. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency! Attached Images __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

18 March 2012, 11:16 AM	#2
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18 March 2012, 11:21 AM	#3
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	I think they will easily sell it for this price in that store. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

18 March 2012, 09:46 PM	#9
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19 March 2012, 09:57 AM	#16
LEDWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New York Posts: 17	Madison Ave RL The NYC Madison Ave RL Store had several nice vintage Rolex watches three weeks ago. Most were indeed on straps. There were at least three 5513's (two with matt dials, one with gloss, one Bubbleback and an early Datejust. They all looked good but unfortunately (or fortunately) I did not ask about the price. They definitely know where and how to place the watches throughout the store. If you haven't been to this particular store it's worth the trip even if you don't buy anything!

18 March 2012, 12:36 PM	#4
BrianVarick "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 63	It's expensive, but there is something to say about buying a watch that you know exactly what you're getting, and not off the internet. I am sure anyone here would pay more to actually try a watch on before they bought, some more so than others.

18 March 2012, 12:37 PM	#5
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	Nice looking watch. Like Nick said, i am sure someone will come in and buy it causes it "matches" their outfit.

18 March 2012, 06:45 PM	#6
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Maybe they give in a free shirt ;-)

18 March 2012, 07:28 PM	#7
R44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Surrey UK Posts: 115	Over here in the UK London dealer Watch Club has a "gloss" dial 16750 up for £6950 which is over $10,800! It doesn't look like the most amazing example available either although cleaned, serviced and now in showroom display condition.

18 March 2012, 11:03 PM	#11
NutNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: LasIslasFilipinas Watch: TT GMT IIc Posts: 826	Too pricey for a 16750. What were the other timepieces in the display?

19 March 2012, 12:07 AM	#14
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	It will sell way to many international travelers in a place like that, someone with more money than time or sense will charge it on their black American Express

19 March 2012, 12:53 AM	#15
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,999	For what that watch is, and considering the store, I actually don't think it's a crazy price. Too expensive, yes, but not insane. (I bet it comes with a store warranty.) Barneys in New York also has a vintage watch section, and they often have very nice examples. Same thing, though, overpriced for real watch lovers/collectors, but priced to sell to people with money who don't want to do a ton of research and hunting.

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