Rolex

I am about to buy a Rolex GMT, I am choosing between two references: the 16750 from 1984 and the 16700 from 1999. I have been offered to buy these watches for GBP 3250 each. Which one would you buy and why? Both are in a very good condition.

Both pics from Blocket.

For its patina, and its plexy...

An uncomparable warm combo, and the end of an era.

Welcome here, by the way!

Best,

Nicolas

Thank you Nicolas! It feels kind of wrong to buy a 25 year old watch for the same price as the 5 year olds are selling for. But I guess that's what you have to do to get the charm of a vintage.

At the end of the day buy the watch you like this is not an investment other than an investment in your pleasure.

The return will come in the form of smiles on your face and new friends that will make remarks on your excellent choice in watches.

Please let us know when you ,make your choice and what ultimately swayed you.

Best of luck and good hunting

Bill

...would be much more expensive ;-)

       Cheers

                Jeff

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No way!

The 16 750 is already a collector, compared to the 16 700.

It is a transitional model, much rarer than the next GMTs.

It is more expensive, and that is logical, to me.

And that's nothing.

When you'll " attack " the Vintage Subs, it is even worst!

Best,

Nicolas

...Hi SEB, warmly welcome to the best watch forum around

Buy them both, or the one you feel best about wearing.

If you would have asked me 1 year back, would I have said why purchase a second hand one, purchase a new watch!

Now I would probably be "yaeing" after Nicolas on the "oldest" one, the "more" vintage, with the hesalite, for the patina and the glow etc

Also maybe you should look at what the wath should be used for? Daily wear or just occasionally.

And how is the rest of your collection. Either today or what you would like to aim for in say 2-5-10years

But at the end of the day only one can answer...yourself

But anyway, looking forward to wristshot and conclusion on your purchase :-9

 

Best regards

Hans

Today my collection consists of a "new" Rolex Daytona with white dial which I bought two years ago and a more vintage Omega Speedmaster that my dad purchased the year I was born. I use the Daytona way more than the Speedmaster but I don't know if this is due to the fact that it is a Rolex or that it is new. However I am excited to expand my collection with the GMT "pepsi".

What do you think about the price? GBP 3200, is it fai for a watch without a box, certificate and other documents?

... I believe publictly onthe forum.

I have sent you a personal message.

Great with the Daytona. I have one with a white dial (which I ctually basically never use). I also have a Speedmaster from my year, which I purchased myself in December 2009. My daily beater is Tur-O-Graph, again with white dial.

 

On prices and bargain

I have done many bargains in my life. The ones I really recall in details are either:

a) where I really purchased at a good low price (but do not remember the purchase quality good/bad or, and probably have sold it on again)
b) Where I still have the piece. Maybe I purchased it for a OK to high price, but the quality and condition is superb. The price of the piece have I "forgotten"

Today I prefer the later b) variant

Best regards
Hans

Sorry for the price discussion guys. Didn't notice that rule.

as opposed to serviced dial on the 16700.
just my 2c
JS

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I'd go for the 1675... It would have been different if the 26750 had the painted indexes, instead of the circled.

But in this case, I would prefer this 2675, even if the case has been polished.

Best,

Nicolas

I was wondering why they are priced the same if they are in equal condition, I guess personally I would go for the 16750 even of you add a bit more on the price. Just my 2 cents   

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