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!)
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.
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
It’s great to see you back! I’ve missed your videos, one of my favorite TH-cam 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!
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.
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
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.
@@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
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
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.
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.
Great TH-cam 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
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.
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.
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.
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!)
Yes, it’s a lovely watch.
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.
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
I miss your videos Austin. You are my favorite TH-camr!
Welcome back!!
Great to have you back Austin !!
It’s great to see you back! I’ve missed your videos, one of my favorite TH-cam 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!
he's back baby
Welcome back!!. I'm in Japan in a few months time.. some watch shop prive checks would be AMAZING!!
So good to see you back on TH-cam 👍🏻 🏴
I think we're all saying the same thing.
Good to see you back. Looking good. I've also been looking at a GMT Master, GMT Master II, or a five digit sub.
You’ve been missed! Good to see you back! 🎉😊
Austin!!! Welcome back! We missed you!!!
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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.
Welcome back, it’s been ages since your last vid
The King returns!!
yeah, for today. then he'll disappear for another 5-6 months lol
@@omar10213245 Just like Batman.
He’s earned the right to exist in the shadows bro.
@@the_shadow_realm5110 uh, okay?
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good to see you , and a fresh video. the rolex minutiae you possess is , as deep as the Mariana Trench ! ~ JDS/CT
Austin, you really do a great job! Thanks for the video.
Nice to see you Austin 🎉
Retirement! That's BS! Lol! Love your content Austin! 👍🏼👊🏼
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
your vids are the best keep em coming
Great to see your notification come through. What you been up to?
Welcome back brother!
Great analysis, very interesting video, thanks for your time.
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 🇬🇧
Keep your current watch. It is totally state of art.
Austin, Greetings from Thailand hope your well another great review and some sound advice always better to get the whole package then just settle.
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.
He’s back! Yay🎉🎉🎉🎉
What Watch are you wearing Austin? Is that a modern Rolex clasp I saw on your wrist?
Welcome back
Adding a comment as I always enjoy your videos.
I appreciate that!
@@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
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
Good advice
Austin Great video . I finally got on the short list for a 2023 Rolex Submariner no date.
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.
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.
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..
Would you make a Yokohama shopping video? I am visiting the city soon and would love to know your recommendations.
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.
Great vid! Thanks!
Great TH-cam 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
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.
Excellent!!
Retirement!??!? We need you man
I would pass on this piece and follow for a CPO from Bucherer and Rolex.. There is no hurry in sourcing a pre owned
Nice one
what rolex from 1989 would you recommend?
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Could you do a video on the accuracy on the daytona
Modern Rolex have specs of +/- 2 seconds a day, so it should be somewhere in there.
awesome
Bring back the hair and mustache. Make watch symposium great again.
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.
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.
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.
@@watchsymposium we had to search. It was just me being tenacious that ultimately got the part. Of course you are correct.
Well played on your part - that tenacity paid off!
@@watchsymposiumI love the videos. Please don’t retire! You are the only sane reliable TH-camr 😂😂
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Retirement? Nooooooo!
Welcome back