This time a bought a "daily beater" to use instead of my 1675. When cleaned up I decided I need to treat it carefully so I have to buy another watch to use on a day to day basis - sh*t, this NEVER stops! A 16700, full set, e-series. Needs a new bezel and some cleaning around its glas.

 

Super sharp case you got there, nice catch

 

Chamfertastic!!

 

Can you find me one next...?

 

That is an awesome 16700, especially for 27 years old!! A full set on top is great, that is one heck of a daily beater as you put it.

 

Very NIce, I need to "find" these as well.

 

To play devils advocate, I'm not sure I'd replace the bezel insert. If your bezel is not functioning, as you may be saying as I inferred insert, that's something different.

Regardless of the nuances of your bezel or insert, that's seriously a stunner.

 

very nice! now to find a 16710 e series full set

 

Ok, Are you thinking about keeping it all original or concerned keeping it untampered with? The bezel is turning, But it's a bit stiff. Manage to get it going though. Maybe just have it removed for a good cleaning and put it back. Anyway I would keep the original one.

And with the headline I didn't mean to brag about finding a nice watch again. I just ment loosing my head and again loosing my head, buying another to expensive watch. But I guess, as long as the stock market rises the watches will follow. And the opposite...
: )
Peter

 

Damn phone! I mean "loosing my head and buying a to expensive watch again". Sorry but the extra posts...

/Peter
(With thick fingers and messy head)

 

The case looks real good.Used but with the chamfers still very defined .

 

nice choice

 

Do you mean that a dealer could use an after market bezel? I spoke to a Rolex dealer and I hope they use Rolex parts. And thanks!

 

Awsome case!

 

has it been serviced?

 

I was speaking more to keeping it original. I'm not really very sentimental but your watch has a few nice battle scars if you will and they add character. If it is not functioning properly I'd want it fixed as well. Regardless of what you decide, it's a sharp looker. And keep the old bezel insert no matter your choice.

Best!

 

If so, not recently. Had it opened at my watchmaker and it was quite dry. Otherwise in good condition. So planning for service. And all the dirt must have taken years to accumulate....
: )

 

sweet pick up all the same. im currently in the market for something similar, do you mind sharing how much you paid. looking to do a little market research to see whats fair before I consider making any offers. i constantly watch the for sale section of TRF and folks are still bumping their $8000 gmt no box no papers (some of them)

 

great pick up. the 16700 is undervalued imo. truly a transitional watch.