monffo Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Hello all, I'm hoping for your expert opinion on a purchase matter. After nearly 15 years I have finally taken the plunge and decided to buy my grail watch, a GMT Master 16710. I have found the watch I want and am happy with the price I have negotiated. It is a Z series from 2006 and the guy ( a dealer) lives about a two hour drive away from me. Fortunately there is an official Rolex dealer in the town where he is located and he was more than happy to go with me to Rolex to have the watch authenticated before I part with my money. It seems to me that I'm never going to get more assurance than this but I would welcome your input and comments on these photos. Very excited. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffindodger Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 i think its a gorgeous watch and you should just go and get it. then wear it and enjoy it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusk Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 I'd jump in my car and get it. Looks as legit as a photo gets and if you get assurance from a Rolex dealer before buying you don't have much to worry about. Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monffo Posted June 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Thanks all. She has been bought, had a gen Pepsi insert fitted and I am a very happy camper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 gen, all the way. congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Did they let you keep the old insert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 2006! That means you could be due for a service. I always figure a service when I buy a gen Rolex that's been used for however long. It would be a good idea to ask the seller if he knows anything about the service history. If it's running COSC, you may not have to get it serviced right away. But the watch looks good! Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Castro Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 2006! That means you could be due for a service. I always figure a service when I buy a gen Rolex that's been used for however long. It would be a good idea to ask the seller if he knows anything about the service history. If it's running COSC, you may not have to get it serviced right away. But the watch looks good! Congrats! +1 This is very important, i have a few gen vintage rolex watches. All of them i bought fully serviced, its kinda bum, if service is the first thing you will have to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 +1 This is very important, i have a few gen vintage rolex watches. All of them i bought fully serviced, its kinda bum, if service is the first thing you will have to do. Right!! A full service right off the bat would turn a maybe pretty good deal into a "so-so" deal. You finally get that gen you have been craving for years, and before you get to really enjoy it, it's gone for 3 months and you are out a bunch of bucks! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 3 months? Forget RSC. Aren't there other smiths who can do a service, such as Bob Ridley or that company in Los Angeles that all the vintage guys on TRF send their watches to? The odds of a circa 2006 3185 or 3186 needing parts is low, right? So really it's just a cleaning, regulating, grease the seals, polish her up, give her a pat on the butt and send her home. Anyone who services Rolex movements can do that, right? I don't think it has to be RSC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 "Jewels in Time" in Boca Raton, FL services Rolexes starting at $159. They've been advertising that price for years here in Palm Beach County and are quite legitimate. You can check their web site for information. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwptv Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Yea, 2006 just needs a cleaning. I have a gen 2001 sub and have only had it cleaned and it keeps perfect time. It's a Rolex!!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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