Absolutely beautiful. I cannot see how anyone would appreciate a beaten up watch over this stunner. Who cares if the parts aren’t “original “ The polish job is superb
A few things on this: - reference 501 is for the end links. There are commonly replaced for those vintage references before the solid end links, as they are made of a folded sheet of metal, that collapses / gets loose over time - for sure, the dial / hands / date wheel would have been replaced during a previous service, otherwise they would have been itemized on the invoice, in the same way as the crystal, end links etc. - date wheels with open 6&9's were retired after 1992, and the transition would have started earlier (late 80's) depending on the models
I hear you. I've always loved this reference, and some years ago the very watch pictured in Guido Mondani's GMT Master book (a 16760 with beautiful tritium patina on jubilee) came up for sale at ~USD 8,000 on VRF. I toyed with the idea of getting it, and stupidly let it pass.
Absolutely beautiful. I cannot see how anyone would appreciate a beaten up watch over this stunner. Who cares if the parts aren’t “original “ The polish job is superb
Love that reference. I wish Rolex still offered their GMT's with the all brushed bracelets.
A few things on this:
- reference 501 is for the end links. There are commonly replaced for those vintage references before the solid end links, as they are made of a folded sheet of metal, that collapses / gets loose over time
- for sure, the dial / hands / date wheel would have been replaced during a previous service, otherwise they would have been itemized on the invoice, in the same way as the crystal, end links etc.
- date wheels with open 6&9's were retired after 1992, and the transition would have started earlier (late 80's) depending on the models
Thanks for sharing your video on your GMT-master II. This is a very nice watch! Thanks for sharing the service details. Very informative.
Wow .. the perfect blend and now more importantly, ready for action!
Congratulations! Nothing beats the 5 digit references.
It is stunning Uptick. As I said before, it is just a very cool watch that can be worn anywhere. 👏🥃
Absolutely gorgeous watch.
Gorgeous! So much more tooly character than the current gen GMT master
The overhaul is worth it. Beautiful watch, one of my favorites of all time from Rolex.
Beautiful watch, years back someone offered me one for $3000. I really wish I had bought it!
I hear you. I've always loved this reference, and some years ago the very watch pictured in Guido Mondani's GMT Master book (a 16760 with beautiful tritium patina on jubilee) came up for sale at ~USD 8,000 on VRF. I toyed with the idea of getting it, and stupidly let it pass.
I think this just about perfect. Shiny and new with a vintage asthetic.
Can you service a rolex even without the original card/paper etc?
The watch looks beautiful!
yes you can , I did it
Great content as always Austin.
Looks great. Do they send you the old parts back to you or do they keep them?
no rolex hk will not give u back
Hi I'm curious is it possible to request rolex to retain the bracelet as it is (no polishing)? Nice gmt love the bezel cheers
Yes, but you must make sure that the RSC writes down this request on the service paper they give you when you leave your watch with them.
congrats on the piece, which shop did you get it from may i ask?
Cheers! It was at MaxiCash 😃😃😃
@@UptickWatchReviews I want one too! Nice find
This looks like a stick dial, which is nice but probably not period-correct for a 16760.
Wish they left the service stickers on
Beautiful watch
Seems like every element has had some work to it.
nice.
Is it a French or Japanese accent? We will never know
Maybe speaking Japanese everyday to my wife added a little colour to my French. I’m from Belgium 🇧🇪
So sad you got a non period correct bezel insert , dial and hands and datedisc now…… a Fatlady of not much value…. But still a good daily beater.