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dapri · 9 October 2009, 09:06 AM

Hello all forum members, just thought that it would be fun for you guys to take a look at my two babies :) This is my first post, but I have been lurking around as a guest for a while now!

Just got the 16750 yesterday, and it is ABSOLUTELY amazing :D

Enjoy! More photos will be added... The photo is very big so feel free to click and zoom :)

Thanks, David

J.Wong · 16 October 2009, 06:18 PM

Hey David, lemme be the 1st to say.. Welcome to the forums and sorry if I am a bit late.. very nice 1665!!! Congrats also on the Pepsi dial 16750!

Jon

unclesallie · 16 October 2009, 07:47 PM

David:

welcome, nice to see you posting!

Gerardus · 16 October 2009, 08:25 PM

Welcome!

R1@160@alltimes · 16 October 2009, 08:29 PM

Welcome

I'd like to see some close ups of your DRSD

Nick1959 · 16 October 2009, 09:43 PM

Welcome to the group

Dan Pierce · 16 October 2009, 09:46 PM

Welcome aboard, David.

dP

buz-lh · 16 October 2009, 10:16 PM

Welcome aboard. The 16750 is a favorite of mine. Yours looks great.

dapri · 17 October 2009, 09:56 AM

Phew, was a bit of a let down when noone answered :P

I will take more photos tomorrow, during daylight so you more properly can view them!

Thanks, David

sakuraba · 17 October 2009, 10:14 AM

Welcome to TRF!

Very nice pair

iwhelan · 18 October 2009, 11:55 PM

That GMT is awesome! I would love one like that.

DadsWatch72 · 22 October 2009, 11:42 PM

Welcome to TRF. I was just comparing your DRSD with the dial on the Double Red Sea Dweller website. I don't think I have ever seen anyone else post a Mark V before. I rotated your dial 45 degrees and cropped your dial. Its on the left. The pic on the right is from DRSD.com.

DadsWatch72 · 22 October 2009, 11:47 PM

Here is another example of a Mark V

DadsWatch72 · 23 October 2009, 12:07 AM

Here is another view of your watch at 85% of the picture you posted.

DDinc · 23 October 2009, 03:25 AM

nice watches

dapri · 23 October 2009, 07:34 AM

The dial comparison does look strange, I'm in no way an expert concerning the 1665 but is it the same version? The spacing looks off and the ft and m is obviously not in any way correct.

Please chime in!

Thanks, David

DadsWatch72 · 23 October 2009, 07:40 AM

I think it can only be a Mark V. Here is a link to all the different dials.

http://doubleredseadweller.com/dr_dials.htm

I watch the "D" in Sea Dweller. From Mark I, watch what letter the "D" sits over. As the dials progress from Mark II and on......the "D" moves over to the left and changes what letter is sits over. I think the Mark I and Mark II look pretty close but the "D" starts moving with Mark III.

dapri · 23 October 2009, 07:42 AM

Have been looking at DRSD.com now and could it not be this dial version:

http://doubleredseadweller.com/watch/rsd31.jpg

I am not sure, but it seems as if the printing is just like my watch! It is the version IV - could this be?

Thanks David

DadsWatch72 · 23 October 2009, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dapri

Have been looking at DRSD.com now and could it not be this dial version:

http://doubleredseadweller.com/watch/rsd31.jpg

I am not sure, but it seems as if the printing is just like my watch! It is the version IV - could this be?

Thanks David

Post some more pictures so we can take another look. The Mark IV and its "D" in Sea Dweller aligns directly over the "R". Your "D" is to the left of the "R" from what I can see.

Here are pictures that show how the "D" moves to the left starting with Mark II and ending with Mark V.

deserted · 23 October 2009, 08:00 AM

Good investigating dads.....

DadsWatch72 · 23 October 2009, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deserted

Good investigating dads.....

Thanks, but I feel like crap now. I'm so sorry Dapri. I hope I turn out to be wrong somehow. Its different when you find one for sale and it turns out to be fake. When that happens, your saving someone. When you find one that someone already owns, your crushing them. I feel for ya Dapri.

1000ftSub · 28 October 2009, 07:43 AM

welcome!

deserted · 23 October 2009, 08:17 AM

Yes that is a bummer , but a person should investigate fully what you are purchasing..
I really do serious investigating before making large purchases , it's for my mental health so i can feel comfortable and at ease knowing that it is authenticated...You did him a favor
trust me...

R.mojo · 23 October 2009, 08:23 AM

Love your watches ! And welcome to TRF : )
It would be nice to see more pictures of your new Rolex !

-Carl

greekbum · 23 October 2009, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dapri

Hello all forum members, just thought that it would be fun for you guys to take a look at my two babies :) This is my first post, but I have been lurking around as a guest for a while now!

Just got the 16750 yesterday, and it is ABSOLUTELY amazing :D

Enjoy! More photos will be added... The photo is very big so feel free to click and zoom :)

Thanks, David

David welcome to the TRF

The Rolex GMT16750 is my favorite watch I have ever owned. I bought 1 new as a teenager and have been wearing it for 25 years now.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. I look forward to seeing more pictures of your Vintage Rolex's. Although I cannot tell based on that 1 picture was the GMT ever polished?The lug hole looks perfect?

DadsWatch72 · 23 October 2009, 12:49 PM

Here is a bigger picture of the GMT if you hadn't already clicked on the pic. It looks like its in awsome condition.

JBat · 23 October 2009, 01:13 PM

Nice watches and welcome to TRF, David.

greekbum · 23 October 2009, 02:17 PM

What year is the GMT and the DRSD? ROL E X

dapri · 27 October 2009, 06:18 AM

Hi all!

Looks like my last post didn't go through, here's a new try...

There has been progress with the DRSD since last time I posted. I have contacted Fransesco (the seller) and told him everything that you guys have said, he was very angry and told me he would buy the watch back for it's current value if it truly is fake (bla bla bla...). I also asked him if any dial changes had been made that he knew of, and he told me no/that he didn't remember. Anyways, I have once again left the watch at Kaplans with these facts presented, and I'm getting the watch back from them tomorrow.

Here is a new picture:

http://img87.imageshack.us/i/cimg1470.jpg/

Here is the same picture with a highlighted area of a flat spot on the crystal (perhaps/hopefully this caused a distortion in the original image?):

http://img504.imageshack.us/i/cimg1470a.jpg/

I am very anxious at the moment, and it's basically the only thing occupying my mind :S It's hard to combine with the amount of work I've got...

Please, any opinions are welcome!

A very big thank you to DadsWatch72, even though you've crushed my feelings I think it is extremely nice of you to keep a connection with me in this way, I'd rather that you'd say this than don't. You seem to be a truly good guy.

Thanks, David

DadsWatch72 · 27 October 2009, 06:40 AM

From that picture it looks more like a Mark IV, but it still doesn't look right to me.

9 October 2009, 09:06 AM	#1
dapri "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 9	First post on forum! My two Rolexes, Pepsi 16750 and DRSD 1665 Hello all forum members, just thought that it would be fun for you guys to take a look at my two babies :) This is my first post, but I have been lurking around as a guest for a while now! Just got the 16750 yesterday, and it is ABSOLUTELY amazing :D Enjoy! More photos will be added... The photo is very big so feel free to click and zoom :) Thanks, David

16 October 2009, 06:18 PM	#2
J.Wong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: Hong Kong Watch: Tudor/Rolex Divers Posts: 244	Hey David, lemme be the 1st to say.. Welcome to the forums and sorry if I am a bit late.. very nice 1665!!! Congrats also on the Pepsi dial 16750! Jon __________________ Member #88 Instagram : @jwlife37

16 October 2009, 08:25 PM	#4
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16 October 2009, 08:29 PM	#5
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Welcome I'd like to see some close ups of your DRSD __________________

16 October 2009, 09:46 PM	#7
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Welcome aboard, David. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

16 October 2009, 07:47 PM	#3
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	David: welcome, nice to see you posting!

16 October 2009, 09:43 PM	#6
Nick1959 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 558	Welcome to the group

16 October 2009, 10:16 PM	#8
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Welcome aboard. The 16750 is a favorite of mine. Yours looks great. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

17 October 2009, 09:56 AM	#9
dapri "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 9	Phew, was a bit of a let down when noone answered :P I will take more photos tomorrow, during daylight so you more properly can view them! Thanks, David

17 October 2009, 10:14 AM	#10
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Welcome to TRF! Very nice pair __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

18 October 2009, 11:55 PM	#11
iwhelan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ian Location: Ridgewood, NJ USA Posts: 83	That GMT is awesome! I would love one like that.

22 October 2009, 11:42 PM	#12
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	Welcome to TRF. I was just comparing your DRSD with the dial on the Double Red Sea Dweller website. I don't think I have ever seen anyone else post a Mark V before. I rotated your dial 45 degrees and cropped your dial. Its on the left. The pic on the right is from DRSD.com. Attached Images

22 October 2009, 11:47 PM	#13
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	Here is another example of a Mark V Attached Images

23 October 2009, 12:07 AM	#14
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	Here is another view of your watch at 85% of the picture you posted. Attached Images

23 October 2009, 03:25 AM	#15
DDinc Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: louisiana Posts: 20	nice watches

23 October 2009, 07:34 AM	#16
dapri "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 9	The dial comparison does look strange, I'm in no way an expert concerning the 1665 but is it the same version? The spacing looks off and the ft and m is obviously not in any way correct. Please chime in! Thanks, David

23 October 2009, 07:40 AM	#17
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	I think it can only be a Mark V. Here is a link to all the different dials. http://doubleredseadweller.com/dr_dials.htm I watch the "D" in Sea Dweller. From Mark I, watch what letter the "D" sits over. As the dials progress from Mark II and on......the "D" moves over to the left and changes what letter is sits over. I think the Mark I and Mark II look pretty close but the "D" starts moving with Mark III.

23 October 2009, 07:42 AM	#18
dapri "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 9	Have been looking at DRSD.com now and could it not be this dial version: http://doubleredseadweller.com/watch/rsd31.jpg I am not sure, but it seems as if the printing is just like my watch! It is the version IV - could this be? Thanks David

23 October 2009, 08:00 AM	#20
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	Good investigating dads.....

28 October 2009, 07:43 AM	#22
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	welcome!

23 October 2009, 08:17 AM	#23
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	Yes that is a bummer , but a person should investigate fully what you are purchasing.. I really do serious investigating before making large purchases , it's for my mental health so i can feel comfortable and at ease knowing that it is authenticated...You did him a favor trust me...

23 October 2009, 08:23 AM	#24
R.mojo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Rasmus Location: Sweden Watch: Rlx Sub & HublotBB Posts: 124	Love your watches ! And welcome to TRF : ) It would be nice to see more pictures of your new Rolex ! -Carl

23 October 2009, 12:49 PM	#26
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	Here is a bigger picture of the GMT if you hadn't already clicked on the pic. It looks like its in awsome condition. Attached Images

23 October 2009, 01:13 PM	#27
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Nice watches and welcome to TRF, David.

23 October 2009, 02:17 PM	#28
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	What year is the GMT and the DRSD? ROL E X __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

27 October 2009, 06:18 AM	#29
dapri "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 9	Hi all! Looks like my last post didn't go through, here's a new try... There has been progress with the DRSD since last time I posted. I have contacted Fransesco (the seller) and told him everything that you guys have said, he was very angry and told me he would buy the watch back for it's current value if it truly is fake (bla bla bla...). I also asked him if any dial changes had been made that he knew of, and he told me no/that he didn't remember. Anyways, I have once again left the watch at Kaplans with these facts presented, and I'm getting the watch back from them tomorrow. Here is a new picture: http://img87.imageshack.us/i/cimg1470.jpg/ Here is the same picture with a highlighted area of a flat spot on the crystal (perhaps/hopefully this caused a distortion in the original image?): http://img504.imageshack.us/i/cimg1470a.jpg/ I am very anxious at the moment, and it's basically the only thing occupying my mind :S It's hard to combine with the amount of work I've got... Please, any opinions are welcome! A very big thank you to DadsWatch72, even though you've crushed my feelings I think it is extremely nice of you to keep a connection with me in this way, I'd rather that you'd say this than don't. You seem to be a truly good guy. Thanks, David

27 October 2009, 06:40 AM	#30
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	From that picture it looks more like a Mark IV, but it still doesn't look right to me. Attached Images

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