Advice on a particular 16710 Sydney AU

[ozlambretta]

Firstly, I f I haven't posted in the correct place, my apologies and will re-post on your instruction.
I have been looking for a 16710 Coke for a little while, I received some great general advice here already, thank you!

I'm in Sydney Aus and it seems my options are limited, I have been looking on Chrono24 and the thought of purchasing from overseas scares me! There is one available here in Sydney and I'd like to beg your thoughts/advice? It is also listed outside of Chrono24 by the dealer directly. Whilst not having box or papers doesn't necessarily bother me.... it's still a bit of a concern. How can I get providence? History?

It seems I cannot post a link to the item, but it can be seen quite easily on lxtimepiece


Thanks so much for assistance yet again, I promise we'll get an 'Incoming' soon!

[taipan168]

G'day mate, hope that you're coping OK with the Sydney lockdown, I think most people are over it already.

I'm not familiar with Lxtimepiece, but if the seller is reliable, I wouldn't worry about the watch being a fake. Any reputable grey market dealer worth their salt wouldn't be caught dead with a fake or stolen watch.

If you're worried about it, you could always ask for it to be sent to a third party watchmaker for verification (Max Schweizer is still open at the moment), although I'm not sure how that would be received by the seller.

PS. 16710 is a nice watch, and I think undervalued relative to the earlier vintage GMTs and the later ceramics.

[ozlambretta]

Definitely over lockdown! How we could go backwards so quickly is beyond belief, anyway that's a whole other topic!
Appreciate your comments, it's difficult to know what to expect and what 'guarantees' are out there in terms of getting what you think you're paying for. I guess I'll have a chat to the seller and see how it feels. I really like the 16710 They're looking a 18.5k for a '99 model in this case.

[nGage7962]

I bought my TT DJ 41 from them. Super happy experience! Steven was a pleasure to deal with.

[Andad]

I think I found that GMT on their website (the 1999 model?) and the watch looks good to me.

Not over polished but I don’t think the the brushed finish was done by a RSC.

I’m still trying to come to terms with the current prices for these models.


Sorry to read about your ongoing situation.

I am expecting it here in SA in the not too distant future.

[ozlambretta]

Originally Posted by Andad

I think I found that GMT on their website (the 1999 model?) and the watch looks good to me.

Not over polished but I don’t think the the brushed finish was done by a RSC.

I’m still trying to come to terms with the current prices for these models.


Sorry to read about your ongoing situation.

I am expecting it here in SA in the not too distant future.

That's the one, and thanks for the comments. Prices... yup , scary!
I hope you can avoid the worst of the plague down there, at least until there's a satisfactory rollout result, but I think it's inevitable that we'll be 'living with it' before too long.

[ozlambretta]

Originally Posted by nGage7962

I bought my TT DJ 41 from them. Super happy experience! Steven was a pleasure to deal with.

Thank you! Good to know.

[yoniman]

Sydney Watch Exchange

https://luxuriawatches.com.au/produc...16710-bp-1998/

It's all about health, happiness & family. The rest are just necessary inconveniences we have to deal with.

[996marty]

I was going to mention the Pepsi at Sydney watch exchange plus Thewatchgallery in Melbourne have another one with papers I know it’s not a coke but you could always buy a coke insert in time,whatever you choose you will not be disappointed they are brilliant watches

[996marty]

[ozlambretta]

Originally Posted by 996marty

I was going to mention the Pepsi at Sydney watch exchange plus Thewatchgallery in Melbourne have another one with papers I know it’s not a coke but you could always buy a coke insert in time,whatever you choose you will not be disappointed they are brilliant watches

Thanks!

[ozlambretta]

TO those who offered advice, thank you. Now happily wearing the watch in question.

[taipan168]

Originally Posted by ozlambretta

TO those who offered advice, thank you. Now happily wearing the watch in question.

Congratulations, hope that you enjoy it! The 16710 is a great reference. Make sure to post some pics!

[ROLEX MAN]

Big Congrats, see it as an achievement!