Sweating a Rolex GMT Master 16700

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  • Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
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Комментарии • 74

  • @watchsymposium
    @watchsymposium  Год назад +7

    So, what do you think? Should Harshad pull the trigger on this 16700, or walk? Let him know!
    Also, when it comes to the description of the watch (see 3:23), the unpolished claim only seems to be made in regard to the case and the case-back. So, that could explain why the clasp looks so clean - it very well might have been polished! (It's all about the fine print, and reading between the lines!)

    • @ShambaBasher
      @ShambaBasher Год назад

      Yes, it’s a lovely watch.

    • @Saints-Forever
      @Saints-Forever Год назад

      The lugs and crown protectors seems more rounded to me which could only means they well polished. For a collector’s piece, I would prefer a full set or at least with the original cert. I agree there are still good pieces to be found out there.

    • @mikedavid6681
      @mikedavid6681 Год назад

      I wouldnt buy it. This video made me grab my own 16710 t serial out to see what dial and insert it has. You got me excited as it does have the serif fonts on the dial and the 5 minute markers and it has a fat font serif insert. Case back stickers is also very good condition. Seller original owner said it was unpolished. I believe him it has plenty of wear

  • @macrocosmicorbit3982
    @macrocosmicorbit3982 Год назад +6

    Great to have you back Austin !!

  • @markq1
    @markq1 Год назад +15

    2010 Eminem is back!!!

    • @nimmer1879
      @nimmer1879 Год назад +3

      Bro 😂😂😂😂

    • @CaptainCock-Strong
      @CaptainCock-Strong Год назад +3

      Shady’s back, yes he’s back, yes he’s back, yes he’s back… nah, nah, nah na, na, na… na, na, na….

  • @Tee_Cee1601
    @Tee_Cee1601 Год назад +5

    It’s great to see you back! I’ve missed your videos, one of my favorite RUclips watch channels! I have bought a few watches during my last couple of visits to Japan, particularly at Nakano Broadway. I often thought about your videos whenever I was perusing the many watch shop display cases there. Thank you for another fun and educational video. 👏🏼 Looking forward to the next one!

  • @andrewlogan9556
    @andrewlogan9556 Год назад +6

    he's back baby

  • @jerzeedan2688
    @jerzeedan2688 Год назад +10

    Welcome back!!

  • @oyster_3694
    @oyster_3694 Год назад +7

    Retirement! That's BS! Lol! Love your content Austin! 👍🏼👊🏼

  • @byergo
    @byergo Год назад +6

    I miss your videos Austin. You are my favorite RUclipsr!

  • @the_shadow_realm5110
    @the_shadow_realm5110 Год назад +5

    The King returns!!

    • @omar10213245
      @omar10213245 Год назад +2

      yeah, for today. then he'll disappear for another 5-6 months lol

    • @the_shadow_realm5110
      @the_shadow_realm5110 Год назад +2

      @@omar10213245 Just like Batman.
      He’s earned the right to exist in the shadows bro.

    • @omar10213245
      @omar10213245 Год назад +1

      @@the_shadow_realm5110 uh, okay?

    • @weezy013
      @weezy013 Год назад

      @@the_shadow_realm5110👀

  • @philipkuhl5749
    @philipkuhl5749 Год назад +4

    your vids are the best keep em coming

  • @Nicholas-V
    @Nicholas-V Год назад +5

    Good to see you back. Looking good. I've also been looking at a GMT Master, GMT Master II, or a five digit sub.

  • @Jckendall13
    @Jckendall13 Год назад +3

    As everyone has shared- welcome back Austin! Every time I come to your videos, I always learn something new. Had no idea the minor differences in the "2"s on the 16700. Your audience misses these tidbits of Rolex knowledge! Hope all is well sir.

  • @jonathansmith283
    @jonathansmith283 Год назад +3

    good to see you , and a fresh video. the rolex minutiae you possess is , as deep as the Mariana Trench ! ~ JDS/CT

  • @kiwimark3875
    @kiwimark3875 Год назад +3

    Welcome back!!. I'm in Japan in a few months time.. some watch shop prive checks would be AMAZING!!

  • @underachievingwatchcollect1878
    @underachievingwatchcollect1878 Год назад +4

    Great advice Austin! Wearing Rolex green-nice 👍!
    I’d stay away from tritium pieces because of service concerns and fragility. Please do a shopping vid every once in a while-you’ve been missed 😎. Best regards

  • @stevenschiff808
    @stevenschiff808 Год назад +5

    Austin, you really do a great job! Thanks for the video.

  • @h.google
    @h.google Год назад +2

    Hi Austin, your knowledge is amazing, It's so good to see you back and doing the best analysis. Long may it continue. Cheers from the 🇬🇧

  • @albertmeyer8983
    @albertmeyer8983 8 месяцев назад +1

    Keep your current watch. It is totally state of art.

  • @rippy_b3775
    @rippy_b3775 Год назад +7

    So good to see you back on RUclips 👍🏻 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @BlondeDavey
    @BlondeDavey Год назад +3

    What Watch are you wearing Austin? Is that a modern Rolex clasp I saw on your wrist?

  • @frasitopoquito4144
    @frasitopoquito4144 Год назад +2

    Personally I would look for a tritium dial Master II with box and papers with history. Yes, you would pay more for such a watch and it might take a while to locate. As far as the question, in my opinion, he should take a walk.

  • @stevenwebb9861
    @stevenwebb9861 Год назад +3

    Great analysis, very interesting video, thanks for your time.

  • @willlowbridge350
    @willlowbridge350 Год назад +3

    Great to see your notification come through. What you been up to?

  • @MonsterDino
    @MonsterDino Год назад +3

    Austin!!! Welcome back! We missed you!!!

  • @matthewsymonds4885
    @matthewsymonds4885 Год назад +2

    Welcome back, it’s been ages since your last vid

  • @pilotpat86
    @pilotpat86 Год назад +4

    You’ve been missed! Good to see you back! 🎉😊

  • @jonselzer6553
    @jonselzer6553 Год назад +1

    Austin, Greetings from Thailand hope your well another great review and some sound advice always better to get the whole package then just settle.

  • @nr1416
    @nr1416 Год назад +1

    Ok got it for buying vintage. If something looks off, its not original. And if something looks too perfect, then it's probably not original as well.
    You have to buy neo vintage and vintage with 1 eye closed. As long as everything is a original Rolex part on the watch then don't over think too many factors.

  • @wayneguy6043
    @wayneguy6043 Год назад

    I wonder if you could take the bezel off and have it spray with some type of clear coating that keeps the color from fading further..

  • @ramongonzalez3073
    @ramongonzalez3073 8 месяцев назад +1

    Welcome back

  • @miggyz8975
    @miggyz8975 Год назад +2

    Welcome back brother!

  • @singaporehikers
    @singaporehikers Год назад +1

    Good advice

  • @TuRo-Maserati
    @TuRo-Maserati Год назад +1

    Good stuff Austin. Just for completeness the so-called T25 Tritinova were never production watches - they went from proper T tritium ending to SWISS footer luminova in A and U serial then SWISS MADE thereafter.
    The tritinova dials were all made on unusable obsolete production dial plates and retro- filled with luminova and put into worldwide RSC / Rolex service centres and used between 1999 and as late as 2006 on the rarer stuff like say a 16760 or 14270. Rgds P

  • @LoLreality1
    @LoLreality1 Год назад +2

    Nice to see you Austin 🎉

  • @newalex1970
    @newalex1970 5 месяцев назад

    Great RUclips channel!!! I have a vintage 6694 linen dial as my first Rolex . Love the pre ceramic GMT . Would love to own a faded used GMT with the character . I found one in NYC but wanted 15500 which I found expensive. For how tiered it look . Is that about what the market GMT are selling ? Big fan keep up the great work & I look up you email to send you a picture of theGMT I was talking about

  • @inlandwatchreviews5745
    @inlandwatchreviews5745 Год назад +1

    Austin Great video . I finally got on the short list for a 2023 Rolex Submariner no date.

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  Год назад +1

      Thank you, and I hope it comes through for you. I'd love to see you review it on your channel.
      Now, I've watched enough of your videos to know you like watches with a date, so I'm surprised you're going no-date. But the clean aesthetic of the dial and lack of the cyclops magnifier is worth the sacrifice, in my opinion.

  • @ironrdr9736
    @ironrdr9736 Год назад +1

    Would you make a Yokohama shopping video? I am visiting the city soon and would love to know your recommendations.

  • @cl302
    @cl302 Год назад +2

    Retirement!??!? We need you man

  • @1966DodgeCoronet
    @1966DodgeCoronet Год назад +1

    ❤❤❤🕤🕒🕞🕘

  • @jmbaug1229
    @jmbaug1229 Год назад +3

    🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @Andrew-nn4ml
    @Andrew-nn4ml 7 месяцев назад +1

    Adding a comment as I always enjoy your videos.

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  7 месяцев назад +1

      I appreciate that!

    • @Andrew-nn4ml
      @Andrew-nn4ml 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@watchsymposium I decided not to go into detail regarding my 1990 16700 GMT. Had deeply patina'd dial with snow white hands (all orginal), crystal was worn, it was all original. Given that it isn't a highly collectible watch (like 5513 for instance), I took it into RSC for service and had the dial, hands, crystal, crown all replaced, I want a functional watch, and it's like brand new again. Even sent the original Jubilee to Rolliworks for a spa day. The 16700 has such a slim profile, is so comfortable to wear. Now it's good for another 25 years. Fantastic watch and one of my favourites. But I do miss that t

  • @FirstLast-bi1ve
    @FirstLast-bi1ve Год назад +1

    Nice one

  • @josephharrison6751
    @josephharrison6751 Год назад

    what rolex from 1989 would you recommend?

  • @ShambaBasher
    @ShambaBasher Год назад +1

    He’s back! Yay🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @BumblebumBear
    @BumblebumBear Год назад +1

    I’m selling my 1994 16700 which is completely original and unpolished. For sale by Kibble Watches in Clerkenwell in the next couple of weeks.
    It’s a very good watch with a lovely patina to the bezel.
    A better condition watch than the one you’re considering buying.

  • @dingodango1
    @dingodango1 Год назад +2

    Bring back the hair and mustache. Make watch symposium great again.

  • @reinvestorintally
    @reinvestorintally Год назад

    Great vid! Thanks!

  • @Jack-S4097
    @Jack-S4097 Год назад

    I would pass on this piece and follow for a CPO from Bucherer and Rolex.. There is no hurry in sourcing a pre owned

  • @ramongonzalez3073
    @ramongonzalez3073 Год назад

    Welcome back

  • @structurescience
    @structurescience Год назад

    Excellent!!

  • @Voldemort318
    @Voldemort318 Год назад

    Could you do a video on the accuracy on the daytona

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  Год назад

      Modern Rolex have specs of +/- 2 seconds a day, so it should be somewhere in there.

  • @davidgall4895
    @davidgall4895 Год назад

    awesome

  • @harshadjawarkar5065
    @harshadjawarkar5065 Год назад +2

    Thank you very much Austin for the amazing video. Now I know what I really want and what to look for. I have decided to pass on this one.

  • @bravodelta6883
    @bravodelta6883 Год назад +1

    Retirement? Nooooooo!

  • @amickinflorida9008
    @amickinflorida9008 11 месяцев назад

    Rolex will now do a historically sensitive service. You can ask them not to polish, and not to change the hands or dial. But what happened to me is they will call you and tell you that while they were disassembling your watch they broke the hands or dial and that now it Has to have new. When this happened to The hands of a sub I was servicing I had them put on a New old stock tritium hour hand that was unfortunately still glowing a little. The point is you have to work with them now and in general they’ll do what you ask where as in the past they would not.

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  11 месяцев назад +1

      You got very lucky - you really can't count on new old stock tritium parts being available. Here in Japan, they simply don't have tritium parts in stock (and Rolex doesn't make them anymore), so you'll be getting luminova parts.

    • @amickinflorida9008
      @amickinflorida9008 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@watchsymposium we had to search. It was just me being tenacious that ultimately got the part. Of course you are correct.

    • @watchsymposium
      @watchsymposium  11 месяцев назад

      Well played on your part - that tenacity paid off!

    • @amickinflorida9008
      @amickinflorida9008 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@watchsymposiumI love the videos. Please don’t retire! You are the only sane reliable RUclipsr 😂😂

  • @stevenwebb9861
    @stevenwebb9861 Год назад +1

    I would buy a 2018 Pepsi with Mk 1 bezel only made for 1 year so by todays standards quite rare! One day it will be vintage too.