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3inst3in · 13 June 2014, 06:48 PM

Hi guys, wanted to see if you can help in authenticating a 16750 i'm about to pick up and help confirm the things I've noticed so far below...

1.) 8.1 mil serial - 1983 watch. It matches the clasp code "H" which also means 1983. The 16750 matte dial comes with a correct 78360 bracelet and 580 end links. The clasp has the "flat 3" for the 3 in 78360.
2.) Appears that hands have been replaced since the luminova can be seen after some sunlight. The markers on the dial are not lighting one bit.
3.) Checked that between both lugs have - ORIG ROLEX DESIGN 16750 and STAINLESS STEEL with serial number.
4.) Appears to be MARK I dial - The "AHC" align and the coronet is tall and slim.
5.) Appears to be correct hand stackup for 16750. Hour - GMT - minute - second
6.)It has a white date wheel with the "round 3", and open 6 and 9's for all dates (6, 9, 16, 19, 26, 29)...the "30" looks different for some reason...the 3 in 30 seems to be more bold in font.
7.) It appears to have correct beat rate, hacking, quickset, the date changes counter clockwise/ upwards...is this right?
8.) When winding the watch, it seems really coarse..not smooth at all...is this normal? I've noticed a few other 16750 owners with the same issue...
9.) bezel appears to be authentic...not sure..

any help would be great...thanks guys.

Phllox · 13 June 2014, 11:27 PM

Looks authentic, but dial (is it glowing like the hands?) + hands probably serviced, hands stack is fine. As per your 8th point, it is not surprising me.

AbsolutelyROLEX! · 14 June 2014, 01:38 AM

Looks good here too, I agree hands and dial probably service replacements if the Lume is still very bright.
Bezel I have no idea how to tell on these

3inst3in · 16 June 2014, 05:56 AM

Thanks guys. The dial doesn't glow at all. Its only the hands that glow.

Is the date supposed to change upwards? Counterclockwise

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AbsolutelyROLEX! · 16 June 2014, 06:15 AM

That means the hands are recent replaxements, The dial could still be a replacement from late 80's or 90's and the lume worn out.
The date move counter clockwise that is correct

3inst3in · 16 June 2014, 09:40 AM

How can you tell if the dial was replaced? I thought most Matte dials were replaced by glossy ones.

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crowncollection · 17 June 2014, 06:29 AM

Bezels ok

13 June 2014, 06:48 PM	#1
3inst3in "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: California Posts: 12	authenticity of 16750 Hi guys, wanted to see if you can help in authenticating a 16750 i'm about to pick up and help confirm the things I've noticed so far below... 1.) 8.1 mil serial - 1983 watch. It matches the clasp code "H" which also means 1983. The 16750 matte dial comes with a correct 78360 bracelet and 580 end links. The clasp has the "flat 3" for the 3 in 78360. 2.) Appears that hands have been replaced since the luminova can be seen after some sunlight. The markers on the dial are not lighting one bit. 3.) Checked that between both lugs have - ORIG ROLEX DESIGN 16750 and STAINLESS STEEL with serial number. 4.) Appears to be MARK I dial - The "AHC" align and the coronet is tall and slim. 5.) Appears to be correct hand stackup for 16750. Hour - GMT - minute - second 6.)It has a white date wheel with the "round 3", and open 6 and 9's for all dates (6, 9, 16, 19, 26, 29)...the "30" looks different for some reason...the 3 in 30 seems to be more bold in font. 7.) It appears to have correct beat rate, hacking, quickset, the date changes counter clockwise/ upwards...is this right? 8.) When winding the watch, it seems really coarse..not smooth at all...is this normal? I've noticed a few other 16750 owners with the same issue... 9.) bezel appears to be authentic...not sure.. any help would be great...thanks guys. Attached Images

14 June 2014, 01:38 AM	#3
AbsolutelyROLEX! "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000 Posts: 4,935	Looks good here too, I agree hands and dial probably service replacements if the Lume is still very bright. Bezel I have no idea how to tell on these __________________ We want to be the first in the field and Rolex should be seen as the one and only-the best. Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex founder

16 June 2014, 06:15 AM	#5
AbsolutelyROLEX! "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000 Posts: 4,935	That means the hands are recent replaxements, The dial could still be a replacement from late 80's or 90's and the lume worn out. The date move counter clockwise that is correct __________________ We want to be the first in the field and Rolex should be seen as the one and only-the best. Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex founder

17 June 2014, 06:29 AM	#7
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Bezels ok __________________ watches many

13 June 2014, 11:27 PM	#2
Phllox "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Paris Posts: 73	Looks authentic, but dial (is it glowing like the hands?) + hands probably serviced, hands stack is fine. As per your 8th point, it is not surprising me.

16 June 2014, 05:56 AM	#4
3inst3in "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: California Posts: 12	Thanks guys. The dial doesn't glow at all. Its only the hands that glow. Is the date supposed to change upwards? Counterclockwise Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

16 June 2014, 09:40 AM	#6
3inst3in "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: California Posts: 12	How can you tell if the dial was replaced? I thought most Matte dials were replaced by glossy ones. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

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