Having owned both, I would recommended to be on the lookout for example of either one and buy based on condition - look for a nice dial, handset, insert and thick case.
The 16750 was under-appreciated for a time, but the price for a matte 16750 is now around the same as a matte 1675.
Hahah!! Why oh why is vintage Rolex such a minefield!! Each reference has so many subtle and in the case above not so subtle things to take into consideration...
Guys, help needed:
Long E matte dial looks great with hands that match patina. Bezel is to die for. Case was polished though.
The question is, does it look overpolished to death or is it acceptable ?!
I've been told dial/hands are original from 1968
Thanks!!
T TTGPoor pictures, hard to see any details on the dial/hands as far as matching. As for the case, it has had a bit of polish during its lifetime. And a very nice insert.. The question is are they asking top money for it, nothing wrong with a beater at the very right price.
The price will be right, at least to me since it is partly a trade. I'm planning on never selling it as the GMT has been a long long term grail. I would have preferred a watch with better lugs but to me dial and bezel are much more important.
Anyways, I've made an offer, I'll see where this ends up! Unless there is a general consensus here the lugs are crap and it shouldn't be touched 馃榾
The dial and the insert look fantastic!! Tough to tell from the photos regarding hands matching the dial, but they do look pretty good. If the case doesn't bother you then don't worry about it if everything else matches up. If you're not going to sell it you could always have the case restored if you wanted. Good luck with the offer, I'm sure this one wasn't cheap based on the insert alone!
