two new family members in 2008

[ehemaliges mitglied]

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m251/...mt16700full.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m251/...exsub168000.jpg

Just got these two new watches in January.

One is a GMT 16700, from 1988 appx. Looks absolutely new, had a 2300 dollar service done at RSC. New bracelet. Just wonderful.

The other one is a Sub 168000 with 9 Mil. Serial. When I bought these two, I thought I'd like the Sub more than the GMT, but the GMT has grown more on me and I may put the Sub back on sale. Not sure yet.

The GMT must have been worn by a woman, the bracelet is so tight, and I just took it to Sutter in Chicago to have two separate links that came with the watch be added back to fit my wrist.

The 16700 came with service papers, service box and a box that did not match the time. The 168000 came with a box that did not match the time either. But I am not a fan of boxes and will probably put them on the Bay to get rid of them.

I eyed a 5513 from 1967, have to see if I get lucky...

[NicoH]

Congrats, good for you!

I noticed one thing, though: you know pics are mandatory around here? Couldn´t see any in your post ;)

Anyway, that´s two great watches you got there. Please wear them in the best of times.

Good luck with the 5513 and please keep us posted!
Nico

[ehemaliges mitglied]

I dont know why my pictures didnt show the first time, but here are the links...

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m251/...mt16700full.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m251/...exsub168000.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m251/...mt16700full.jpg

[NicoH]

Hmm... the links don´t work for me. There are dots insteads of letter in the beginning of the file name. What´s the name of the files?

[Jason Spring]

Links doesn t work for me too

[ehemaliges mitglied]

OK, guys,
Now they should work...

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m251/redsub2006/2gmt16700full.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m251/redsub2006/rolexsub168000.jpg

[retsyo]

Lucky guy! :dr:

Got yourself a nice couple! :gut: :gut:

[Fox77]

a perfect start in 2008 :gut:

both are nice watches :jump:

[jholbrook]

Congrats! Very ncie!! :dr:

[NicoH]

Alright, now I got it! Hey, they look in pristine condition - have they ever been worn? ;)

Enjoy them both and all the best to you-
N.

[Bullit]

A good start into 2008! Congrats!

Erik

[Hannibal]

Very nice watches, my advice: Keep them both!
Kind regards
Volker

[Gerard]

Wow, two very nice pieces... :gut: :gut: :gut:

[ehemaliges mitglied]

Volker,

I agree with you! I had a buyer for the 16700, but I could not part with it. Now I decided I want to keep them both. The 16700 is so new, I took it to Sutter in Chicago, and the guy could hardly believe his eyes that the watch looked just like it was made yesterday.




Originally posted by Hannibal
Very nice watches, my advice: Keep them both!
Kind regards
Volker