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SignotheTimes · 27 September 2021, 04:49 AM

Hello dear forum, attached a photo of my reference 16750 from 1983 (serial no. 8227XXX). I would like to know whether it is the right insert and whether you can draw conclusions about the color of the back.

Thanks and Regards
Sascha

springer · 27 September 2021, 08:59 AM

The insert appears to be from a sapphire crystal GMT model, such as a 16710 or 16700. It has the seriff attributes like found on some of those inserts.

And, just in case anyone is wondering, you can fit a GMT sapphire insert on an a acrylic crystal 1675/16750 if you try hard enough.

SignotheTimes · 27 September 2021, 01:45 PM

Thank you Springer
Hope dies last ...
After looking through countless pictures, I had such a suspicion. What should a correct inlay (including the back) from this period look like?

Regards
Sascha

springer · 27 September 2021, 11:42 PM

Here you go. It should be a blue back and look like these examples.

SignotheTimes · 27 September 2021, 11:51 PM

Thank you Springer, probably the watch originally had a black inlay. Would the following be authentic for this time.

Regards
Sascha

karleone · 28 September 2021, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer

The insert appears to be from a sapphire crystal GMT model, such as a 16710 or 16700. It has the seriff attributes like found on some of those inserts.

And, just in case anyone is wondering, you can fit a GMT sapphire insert on an a acrylic crystal 1675/16750 if you try hard enough.

It definitely looks like a 16700/16710 serif insert

springer · 29 September 2021, 02:33 AM

Black will work too.

SignotheTimes · 10 October 2021, 05:53 PM

Hello everyone, I got an inlay (blue back) from a dealer specializing in vintage Rolex parts. This should be correct now ?!

Regards
Sascha

TimeToGo · 10 October 2021, 08:25 PM

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As long as you are happy, is all that matters.
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One recently sold on Ebay that was questioned on the watchout section very similar to yours, they are common. Hopefully you did not pay a vintage price..
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Discussed here:
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https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=822558
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/14422164818...p2047675.l2557
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JustinK · 10 October 2021, 09:53 PM

Insert looks good to me. Enjoy your 16750!

SignotheTimes · 11 October 2021, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustinK

Insert looks good to me. Enjoy your 16750!

Thanks Justin, I think my watch and inlay are beautiful.

strafer_kid · 16 October 2021, 06:58 AM

Looks pretty good - 16750 is a great reference!

Sherbie · 18 October 2021, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer

Here you go. It should be a blue back and look like these examples.

For that serial number, I would have expected a red backed insert.

Certainly, my 5.58xx serial has a red backed insert - photos by Phillip R when serviced a few years ago

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SignotheTimes · 18 October 2021, 04:47 PM

Sherbie can you check your serial number - I would not have expected a glossy dial with this ... I would have classified this number around 1978.

Sherbie · 20 October 2021, 04:13 PM

Good spot

Sorry, Its a typo, it should have been 8.58xx !!!!!

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27 September 2021, 08:59 AM	#2
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,309	The insert appears to be from a sapphire crystal GMT model, such as a 16710 or 16700. It has the seriff attributes like found on some of those inserts. And, just in case anyone is wondering, you can fit a GMT sapphire insert on an a acrylic crystal 1675/16750 if you try hard enough. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

29 September 2021, 02:33 AM	#7
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,309	Black will work too. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

27 September 2021, 01:45 PM	#3
SignotheTimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Germany Posts: 66	Thank you Springer Hope dies last ... After looking through countless pictures, I had such a suspicion. What should a correct inlay (including the back) from this period look like? Regards Sascha

10 October 2021, 08:25 PM	#9
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,719	. As long as you are happy, is all that matters. . One recently sold on Ebay that was questioned on the watchout section very similar to yours, they are common. Hopefully you did not pay a vintage price.. . Discussed here: . https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=822558 . https://www.ebay.com/itm/14422164818...p2047675.l2557 .

10 October 2021, 09:53 PM	#10
JustinK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Justin Location: Jupiter, FL Watch: 1530,1665,1680 Posts: 2,064	Insert looks good to me. Enjoy your 16750!

16 October 2021, 06:58 AM	#12
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Looks pretty good - 16750 is a great reference!

18 October 2021, 04:47 PM	#14
SignotheTimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Germany Posts: 66	Sherbie can you check your serial number - I would not have expected a glossy dial with this ... I would have classified this number around 1978.

20 October 2021, 04:13 PM	#15
Sherbie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Tx Posts: 150	Good spot Sorry, Its a typo, it should have been 8.58xx !!!!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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