Been offered a 16800

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Hi all, I have been offered a Rolex 16800 from 1981 . Unfortunately this is the only picture I have of the watch until Monday . I really haven't got much experience with this reference or exactly what to look for .So can anyone point me in the right direction in what I should be on the lookout for on the watch that may be wrong . Again apologies for the poor picture , and any feedback greatly appreciated good or bad . The seller wants £6k for the watch , and there are no papers with it .

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I asked the seller for a better quality picture of the dial as the other picture sent was such poor quality & this is the best of a bad bunch . So I'm off to see the watch in person tomorrow, & will be posting much better quality ones . But in the meantime, is there anything that jumps out of the picture below that looks wrong .Again any comments appreciated .

[alubin]

Personally think you can do better, the box really has no value and thats not a very impressive example. Keep searching, you'll find the right one in due time.

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Finally a better quality picture ,for some reason I can't upload any more pictures. The serial number of the watch begins with 72 & the letter stamp on the clasp is G , so I think it's a 1982 watch .Apologies again for the lack of pictures & I know it's not a lot to go on but any thoughts appreciated.

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And another dial picture ,

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And one of bracelet clasp stamped 93150 & letter stamp G

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And end link stamp ,

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And side on , and apologies for serial posting of pictures .

[lhanddds]

From the pic, the insert looks a little banged up. You could use that to negotiate a little and source another later. I like it but you’ll need to hold it in your hand. Good luck


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Finally got to see the watch in the flesh , & there is a little movement on the price due to the insert . It actually looks blueish in daylight . And some more pictures , but really don't know why I can't post multiple pictures so here we go again. Does the dial look like a mk1 or later mk , I think it could be mk11 but not expert enough to be certain.

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Side view ,

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And crown guards ,they still look pretty good to me and not too over polished .

[albaserver]

It seems a little bit... tired! Case too polished, scratchy insert, bracelet needs a restoration.

What do I like? The dial is in very good condition and the blue of the insert... but as I just wrote it is too scratchy.

I'd pass over...

[BNA/LION]

A little bit of a project for you if you buy it, unless you want to wear it as is.

"The seller wants £6k for the watch , and there are no papers with it."

I'd make a reasonable offer taking into consideration the things you may want to do to get the watch up to your specifications... IMHO; basic service, source a bezel, possible have band tightened (if needed) and without papers it's worth a little less too.

[uncleluck]

I’m actually a little surprised at the negativity, it’s a 36 year old Watch! Is it really ‘that’ bad the case is scratched?

The dial and hands are very pleasing to me, the insert is probably a bit too beaten for my liking but not a deal breaker. Sure you could get the correct bezel in better condition and sell that one and not be too out of pocket.

[Swearengen]

As the owner of a 16800 I would say from what I can see there is plenty of meat on the case. Bracelet can be restored. Not keen on the hands and dial lumes, but that's just personal preference. £6k seems a bit steep. Take the price of a good one and count back by what you need to spend on this one and then you will have it's approximate worth

Originally Posted by albaserver

It seems a little bit... tired! Case too polished, scratchy insert, bracelet needs a restoration.

What do I like? The dial is in very good condition and the blue of the insert... but as I just wrote it is too scratchy.

I'd pass over...

[05carbondrz]

Originally Posted by uncleluck

I’m actually a little surprised at the negativity, it’s a 36 year old Watch! Is it really ‘that’ bad the case is scratched?

The dial and hands are very pleasing to me, the insert is probably a bit too beaten for my liking but not a deal breaker. Sure you could get the correct bezel in better condition and sell that one and not be too out of pocket.

Get used to it,Pretty much anything posted here is torn apart one way or another.

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Thanks for all the comments guys , a little bit divided on opinions but that's to be expected & understood , after all I asked for feedback.But can someone clarify the point on the insert , I know the insert isn't the best & can always be replaced . But a couple of comments mention replacing the bezel , so is the bezel wrong or is it just the insert is a bit over scratched .

[Jamiewabbit]

I like the dial though and the case looks ok to me.

Curious, are the hands resumed? They look a little different. I am not an expert.

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I have asked about any re lumeing of the hands ,& was told the watch is all original with no additional work carried out .

[FTX I]

I'd never spend 6k on that watch but that's just me.

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After some negotiations over the final price ,the deal has been done . And I couldn't be happier now it's finally mine . It will now join my other watches & be worn in rotation ,as I don't buy any watch I'm afraid to wear .And thanks to everyone who posted comments about the watch .