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The Wait is Over - Part 1 - 16750 GMT

  1. MikeMan2727 Sep 25, 2018

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    As some of you have seen in the sales section, I have had to list quite a few of my watches for an "unexpected buying opportunity." I wanted to share the new arrivals with you - they are quite special!

    I have focused my collection mostly on Omega watches in the past and have tried the Rolex 5513 without much interest. After seeing and trying on a few GMTs in person, I realized that this is a watch I could get into wearing.

    The transit took quite some time, but the package arrived safely! Looks like there is a little seahorse poking through :)

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    The full set looks to be in excellent condition. The original red back Pepsi bezel tucked carefully into the document packet. The previous owner preferred the look of a black bezel.

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    The watch is better than I expected and appears unpolished with perfect dial, hands, and patina.

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    I love that you can still see the original lines on the lugs!

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    Th jubilee bracelet has a bit of stretch but still has a lot of life. Watch is now sized with Pepsi bezel installed, ready to wear!

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    Overall, I am very thrilled with how this watch looks - I guess now I can be part of the GMT fanboy club :D.

    Oh yeah, this watch also came with a pre-Moon Speedmaster, which I will post HERE.

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  2. jmazpiazu Sep 25, 2018

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    What a catch! The condition is remarkable. Congratulations! ;)
     
  3. jB1128 Sep 26, 2018

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    Congrats! What a fantastic pickup! I'm looking forward to part II :thumbsup:
     
  4. boogedyboo Sep 26, 2018

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    GMT 16750 + full set = amazing catch

    Congratulations!
     
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  5. khanmu Sep 26, 2018

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    Congratulations - beautiful full set - a 1675 is on my list, and I’m slowly selling off watches to build up my fund - hope I find one as nice as yours!
     
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  6. Enzo Sep 26, 2018

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    Fantastic ::love:: love both the pepsi and the black bezel.
     
  7. sdre Sep 26, 2018

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    Congrats buddy. Wear it in good health.
     
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  8. onthedial Sep 26, 2018

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    @MikeMan2727
    That is a superb 16750, really outstanding. Undoubtedly you will enjoy this iconic timepiece for many years to come. Bravo!
     
  9. MikeMan2727 Sep 26, 2018

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    Thank you for the kind words guys!

    Last night I sized the bracelet, swapped the original bezel in, and gave the crystal a light polish:

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    Edited Sep 26, 2018
  10. bigsom Sep 26, 2018

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    Oh man that's a stunner, congrats!
     
  11. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Sep 26, 2018

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    Super project, I'm "half" way there myself :rolleyes:

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  12. mancio Sep 26, 2018

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    Stunning!
     
  13. Guiguit Sep 26, 2018

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    Great catch. Definitely prefer the pepsi / jubilee combo!
     
  14. Castle4444 Sep 26, 2018

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    Fantastic looking GMT!!! Definitely on point this one!!!
     
  15. pault8084 Sep 26, 2018

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    This is the dream!
     
  16. bazamu wincer, not a bidder Sep 26, 2018

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    Wooooow, big congrats. If you ever find yourself looking to move on to the next big one, DIBS!!!!
     
  17. The Father Went out for smokes in ‘78 not seen since Sep 26, 2018

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    Great looking Rolex watch. The GMT is fantastic looking watch. I fancy one.

    Let me please ask a question, do you need any special watch tools to swap out the bezel?
     
  18. jmazpiazu Sep 26, 2018

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    Much much better :cool:
     
  19. chronoboy64 Sep 26, 2018

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    Great catch, huge congrats and wear in good health :thumbsup:
     
  20. ATWG Sep 26, 2018

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    Nothing like a GMT, the 16750 matte is a very special watch, much rarer than 1675 as it had a short production run.

    Enjoy wearing it in good health.

    Here is my B&P 16750, fortunate enough to have purchased it when prices were 'reasonable'.

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