16750 - any obvious issues?

[mattg6]

From ~1982. Maybe date wheel replaced?

[alwayshere]

seriously?

Out of those pictures, your concern is the datewheel?

and not the moisture ridden corroded hands? the pimply dial that could flake off in time? the dark uneven lume plots likely to also be due to water intrusion? the more than likely aftermarket crystal?

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[mattg6]

Originally Posted by alwayshere

seriously?

Out of those pictures, your concern is the datewheel?

and not the moisture ridden corroded hands? the pimply dial that could flake off in time? the dark uneven lume plots likely to also be due to water intrusion? the more than likely aftermarket crystal?

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Didn’t meant to offend. Everything at a price, no? To me, the point of a watch like this is it’s completely weathered - the attractiveness is how beat up it is. That said, unoriginal parts or anything that could break I agree a major concern

[springer]

Are there any issues besides the date wheel? Boy, that's a tough one for sure.

Besides all the corrosion, damage to the dial and aftermarket crystal, I don't think so.

[KY..]

Besides the dial having zits it looks damaged, perhaps corroded, around the edge between 4 & 6.

[southtexas]

I like it!


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[TimeToGo]

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Building a watch around a part = the Datedisc is a start..

[southtexas]

Originally Posted by TimeToGo

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Building a watch around a part = the Datedisc is a start..

I get it. I have a nice set of UG hands, now I’m on the hunt for a dial, Case, movement, subdial hands, and bracelet.

[HERITAGE82]

I like the watch and see what the attraction would be... as you said everything has a price.

[TuRo]

Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

I like the watch and see what the attraction would be... as you said everything has a price.

Yes agree, my threshold for this with, its myriad, is circa £7500 btw.

[swish77]

Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

I like the watch and see what the attraction would be... as you said everything has a price.

Not sure I agree everything has a price, unless you're parting out a watch to sell the bits and pieces and you can make a profit that way.

If you're buying a watch to wear and enjoy, and perhaps have it increase in value in the years ahead, there are some watches that I wouldn't touch at any price. This GMT is one of them. For starters, it's ugly and I wouldn't want it on my wrist. I get the worn vintage look, shabby chic and all that. But there are limits.

[karleone]

Originally Posted by swish77

not sure i agree everything has a price, unless you're parting out a watch to sell the bits and pieces and you can make a profit that way.

If you're buying a watch to wear and enjoy, and perhaps have it increase in value in the years ahead, there are some watches that i wouldn't touch at any price. This gmt is one of them. For starters, it's ugly and i wouldn't want it on my wrist. I get the worn vintage look, shabby chic and all that. But there are limits.

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[karleone]

Dial and hands are in an awful condition

[mattg6]

Passing. Thanks for all the feedback everyone (and for the entertainment)

[zapokee]

Originally Posted by southtexas

I get it. I have a nice set of UG hands, now I’m on the hunt for a dial, Case, movement, subdial hands, and bracelet.

You're going to need to build a Milgauss 1019 around those hour and minute hands.