Buying a preowned GMT II.... Random serial or not?

[RGonzalez328]

Does it matter? It won't have papers but its from a reputable watch dealer. 6750 is that a fair price?

Thank you!

[watchnutty]

need more details...

[Toony]

You can get a new one from a trusted seller here for a few hundred dollars more with boxes and warranty.

[T. Ferguson]

If you are buying used it doesn't matter if it's a random serial number, a "G" serial, or whatever. Condition is what's important. The only difference I can think of in the last couple of years is the switch from green to blue lume. A random or G serial may be either of those two lume colors depending. Any serial before those two would have green lume. Other than that, not much difference among the various serial numbers since the GMTIIC was introduced that I can think of offhand.

[Danex]

Meh.
If you're not certain, spend more time educating yourself in the market. Start at your AD full price, the check trusted sellers here. Saving a few bucks is not first priority for first purchase IMHO.

[RGonzalez328]

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

If you are buying used it doesn't matter if it's a random serial number, a "G" serial, or whatever. Condition is what's important. The only difference I can think of in the last couple of years is the switch from green to blue lume. A random or G serial may be either of those two lume colors depending. Any serial before those two would have green lume. Other than that, not much difference among the various serial numbers since the GMTIIC was introduced that I can think of offhand.

Someone had told me that the links or lugs are thicker or wider on a model newer then a 2010?

[Cryten]

I always insist on box and papers, particularly for a modern watch. There's no excuse for them to be missing on a high value item.

[SMD]

Over priced. Should be able to get BNIB for a little more than 7K. Don't settle, call DavidSW

[WS9D]

i agree. should have b&p as it's still young. i personally would pass

[Capvvc]

Boxes and papers don't seem to be that important until you try and sell it. I always thought, I won't sell it, but then... I wanted something new and I took a loss. Pay a few hundred more and create an asset.

[xjeeunitx]

You can find ones with boxes and card for about $6200 on the watch forums.

[watchwatcher]

Fair, but you can do better here.

[DCgator]

Originally Posted by RGonzalez328

Does it matter? It won't have papers but its from a reputable watch dealer. 6750 is that a fair price?

Thank you!

If it's a reputable watch dealer why do you sound unsure? I think you might find a similar pre-owned model on the FS section with B&P.

Happy hunting!

[Tools]

Originally Posted by RGonzalez328

Does it matter? It won't have papers but its from a reputable watch dealer. 6750 is that a fair price?

Thank you!

No, it doesn't matter, it's just an identifier number.. Rolex never changed anything based on it's serial number.

Whether that is a decent price depends on your local prices that can be researched all over the Internet..

[RGonzalez328]

Other then davidSW who are other well known trusted sellers to look out for?

[Roller07]

16710.

Enough said.

[cab56]

Browse the classified who's who section. Some names show up every week and others show up less often. It's easy to spot the active sellers.

[T. Ferguson]

Originally Posted by RGonzalez328

Other then davidSW who are other well known trusted sellers to look out for?

There are numerous guys that have stellar reputations here. It really pays to do your own homework on that. But since you live in California there are two guys with many satisfied customers here - OCRolexGuy in Orange County and justrolexes in San Diego. Depending on where you live you could perhaps do a F2F with one of them.

Again, do your due diligence. Don't take my word for it...you don't even know me.

[Mezz72]

G should be all green.
AN wise, I've owned before a bnib dated dec 2012 that has green lume.

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

If you are buying used it doesn't matter if it's a random serial number, a "G" serial, or whatever. Condition is what's important. The only difference I can think of in the last couple of years is the switch from green to blue lume. A random or G serial may be either of those two lume colors depending. Any serial before those two would have green lume. Other than that, not much difference among the various serial numbers since the GMTIIC was introduced that I can think of offhand.

[jernigan78]

Originally Posted by RGonzalez328

Other then davidSW who are other well known trusted sellers to look out for?

You should really look up Thanh Do AKA Takuya. Search Takuya in the sales forum. The price you were quoted in the initial post is quite high. I'm sure Thanh can get you what you need, with box and papers. He is my go-to watch man. You won't be disappointed.

[Gaijin]

Originally Posted by Cryten

I always insist on box and papers, particularly for a modern watch. There's no excuse for them to be missing on a high value item.

Yea I agree. No box and papers, no deal. You are going to want those papers if you ever have the misfortune of having your Rolex stolen. It helps the police and pawn shops believe that the watch A. Was stolen and B. Is yours if ever recovered.

[SeaDweller50]

Originally Posted by RGonzalez328

Someone had told me that the links or lugs are thicker or wider on a model newer then a 2010?

The thicker lugged GMT Master was released around 2007, being the ceramic bezel insert - reference 116710LN. The thinner lugged model with the aluminium bezel insert is the reference 16710.

[travisb]

You can do better and with box and papers.
No difference in lug size on any of the 116710 GMT-C models. Only difference is the recent transition to Chromalight lume (which is blue as opposed to green).