Any thoughts on 16800

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CPRwatch

·Apr 25, 2018

I have been offered a 16800 from 1982 for £6k , the seller is firm on this . I'm far from an expert on this reference and if anyone can offer any thoughts or feedback good or bad it will be appreciated & used in the never ending learning curve of the watch world .

 

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MatthewZ

·Apr 25, 2018

My 16800 from 1984 for abt £5300

 

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mr_yossarian

·Apr 25, 2018

M MatthewZ

My 16800 from 1984 for abt £5300

The OPs watch in question has a matte dial, kind of a different price bracket.

 

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CPRwatch

·Apr 25, 2018

Thanks guys , I have seen the watch in the flesh finally. The serial number begins with 7.2 & the bracelet clasp is a G so pretty much makes it a transitional 16800 matte dial .The insert isn't the best but it's all original & could be replaced later but it looks blueish grey which I quite like the look of . And I now have some better quality pictures for you all to give it the once over .

 

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Dero13

·Apr 25, 2018

Looks like a nice one. If you dont buy decide to buy it let me know👍

 

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jaguar11

·Apr 25, 2018

Look all fine to my untrained eye.... Good luck with your decision.

 

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amanson

·Apr 25, 2018

Looks good to me. I like that matte dial. 🥰

 

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roadsternet

·Apr 25, 2018

Yes looka good,i mean new glas on it.
The first series glas was very sharp on the outside.
Maxi dial is so lovely ( i had a 1981 maxi dial tripple 6 )

 

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·Apr 28, 2018

After some haggling with the seller & me pointing out the watches obvious flaws , the deals been done . It will now Join my other watches & be worn in rotation as I don't buy watches that I don't wear . No safe queens for me .

Edited: Apr 28, 2018

 

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stevec14

·Apr 28, 2018

Fantastic. Great pickup. Looks great!

 

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Don Bocadillo

·Apr 28, 2018

Sexy dial!! 🙄

 

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mbeast

·Apr 28, 2018

Nice one. Looks super original. Picking up a matte 16800 myself tomorrow - can't wait!

 

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77deluxe

·Apr 28, 2018

Good buy. Looks great. I like the hands to dial to pip patina.

 

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·Apr 28, 2018

mbeast

Nice one. Looks super original. Picking up a matte 16800 myself tomorrow - can't wait!

Nice one , looking forward to seeing some pictures .

 

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mbeast

·Apr 29, 2018

🥰

 

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·Apr 29, 2018

mbeast

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Now that is one good looking watch , it looks in great condition & the patina is lovely . Congratulations on your new watch .👍🥰

 

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mbeast

·Apr 29, 2018

Thanks very much.

Love that the 16800 has the matte dial but with a more modern movement and the sapphire glass - it doesn’t feel as fragile as other Rolex from that era but still has ‘the look’. Very happy with it!