Baron - Mr Red
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Odd.....
.....as doing on the research on modern Rolex has provided 7-8 examples of under-appreciated watches that tick many boxes that collectors enjoy. Among other manufacturers, I have not really found the same..... I think a part of this is that Rolex, historically, has followed this type of path for collectors whereas for Patek Philippe (for exampe) the issues of transition and dial deviations are not typically seen in the same way. Just shooting from the hip here.....seems much easier to do in Rolex
Identifying future classic Rolex from the 1990-2018 era - Part 2: Rolex GMT-Master II 16760
The first in this series of articles looked at identifying watches from the 1990-2018 era that could become future classics. Part 1 highlighted the Rolex Submariner 16610LV. This article, Part 2 of 8 will look at the Rolex GMT-Master II 16760. It has man...
Excellent post, the Fat Lady could be changed to obese person to be PC?
I prefer Sophia Lauren, she was beautiful and the definition of elegance, just like 16760
Thanks Baron for another thought provoking post
But to be thoroughly convinced, I really need to see Imran post a pic of 16760 with jubilee bracelet...😆
Need to check
... but I think the case is 0.5mm deeper. Such a small difference. I think I prefer Sophia Loren.
The ‘no date’ is not really available
Well I can find one for the price of a brand new Ford Fiesta. Never knew that the word ‘date’ was that expensive. So now I kind of understand that Nicolas hates the date. It costs money! Kidding aside, thank you (again) for a very informative document and...
I think that is right......
.....the no-date is just extremely rare. The date version with B&P is hard enough. The positive side is that it is not more expensive than a modern one.
He made the same with a Innocenti 20 years ago, with a renault 17 motor in the middle/RWD.
I respect him very much, all parts from trash, he build the cars allone and he wins with his own cars. He drives Slalom and Autocross 25 years. ...
Could not agree more
Thanks for the very clear explanation. Mine is not a perfect collector piece but it is real and honest to me. ...
The watch gives me lots of you
And these days in the IWC boutique i had a story and lesson to tell, too.
I wanted to put it in my bag but as most things in the US
This was oversized. Detroit ... important monument ...
Are you wearing your watch on the right arm?
That was my explanation when i wondered myself. Cheers Kolosstt
Interesting, thoughtful post J. I've been traveling extensively and one way or another missed Part 1, which was an equally good read.
Even my worn out old sponge can absorb some of this, which I appreciate! But, I have to ask, is this soon-to-be-syndicated series restricted to Rolex by design, or may we pursue this line of thinking among another history-rich maison or two?
Odd.....
.....as doing on the research on modern Rolex has provided 7-8 examples of under-appreciated watches that tick many boxes that collectors enjoy. Among other manufacturers, I have not really found the same..... I think a part of this is that Rolex, histori...
Self-fulfilling prophecy Baron... you being a moderator will create inflation on these models :)
All jokes aside, another great post about Rolex vintage, for me being a newbie in that field, this is very informative, I would like in the upcoming years finding a Rolex from my birth year. I'm waiting for the next 6.
uhmmmm.....
......that would make me a filthy speculator..... which I am....just not in watches.
also.....
.....this is Part 2 of 8. I found some really interesting modern Rolex.....
very interesting post J.
thanks for taking the time to compose. Very interesting indeed!
Vintage Rolex
.....has become differentiated by issues like double Swiss, underlines, different scripts, etc etc.....people assume that modern Rolex is commoditised.....that isn't true. Its full of things to discover and also some very very rare dials. Makes it a hunt....
very true....
I do miss my (full set) rail 1665 every once in a while.... such a charming piece... but you are absolutely right, there are tons to discover and a new world of vintage is coming now that 80s and soon 90s will become vintage (and me for that matter...)......
Thanks for this. A Great post
Thanks for this post. This was very informative. I appreciate your efforts. Thanks
Wouldn't the 16750 be the first GMT Master to have white gold surrounds for the hours markers?
This reference transitioned to this type of dials in 1983, so at the same time the 16760 was introduced. Maybe a tie? Interestingly, like for the 16760, the first versions of dials white gold hour markers on the 16750 omitted the word "Date"
Actually I don’t think you are right
The 16750 was produced from 1981-1988, but it wasn’t until after 1983 that they started using the white gold on the dial. The earlier dials were Matte and did not have white gold indexes. The latter dials did. The 16760 was produced from 1983-1988, but us...
After some research, you are probably correct on the 16760
But the transition date on the 16750 is more debatable. Rolex appears to have transitioned to glossy dials on the 16750 in late 1983 / early 1984. There are a number of watches documented from the 8,3 million range sporting a "No date" glossy dial with wh...