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9 November 2021, 10:54 PM
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Your thoughts about this 16710
I stumbled upon this piece from 2001.
I'm interested, but it's located on the other side of the country, so I would like a bit or assurance before I make the trip. What do you generally think of the condition? It has obviously been polished, but personally I think it's a job pretty well done. Is the bezel insert original? I do not have enough knowledge about 20-year old 16710's to judge that. Thank you in advance! |
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10 November 2021, 12:39 AM
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Looks like a nice GMT II. The dial and bezel insert appear correct for circa 2001. Good luck with the watch.
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10 November 2021, 12:55 AM
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It looks just like my 2001 P-serial 16710. From the photos it appears to be a beautiful piece.
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10 November 2021, 01:11 AM
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Thanks for the quick replies! Much appreciated. Guess I have a road trip coming up. I'll post an update when it's on my wrist (of when I've passed on it).
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10 November 2021, 03:43 AM
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You will love it. I wear mine on jubilee nowadays and it’s a stunner…
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10 November 2021, 12:29 PM
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yup- awesome
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11 November 2021, 12:48 AM
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Stunning! Looks like it is in great shape.
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11 November 2021, 02:16 AM
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Not unpolished and not the best polishing but it looks all right. Bezel insert should be serif - it is a later service insert here. Not a big deal
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11 November 2021, 04:36 AM
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Plus it has no service papers, so the insert is at least a hint that it has most probably been in the hands of RSC. |
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11 November 2021, 04:39 AM
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My amateur eyes thought the subtle chamfer was a sign of good polishing. Plus the edges don't seem to be overly round. |
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11 November 2021, 09:10 AM
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Very good polishers can do amazing work with cases that look very close to factory finish (brushed lugs, chamfers / bevels). Here it has been polished and we can see it’s not factory finish but still pretty good (brushing on lugs and chamfers / bevels still here)
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12 November 2021, 12:25 AM
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It's mine!
  
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