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·I finally got my Rolex GMT 1675 in very good condition. It's a 1968 model. The dial has that nice vintage look and the bezel has minimal fading.
CAUGHT A NICE ROLEX GMT 1675
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·I hate to rain on your parade, but that's nowhere close to "very good condition". I hope it didn't cost you too much.
More broadly, you've bought a lot of watches lately, multiples at each interval it seems. It might be better to do thorough research on each individual piece before committing.
More broadly, you've bought a lot of watches lately, multiples at each interval it seems. It might be better to do thorough research on each individual piece before committing.
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omitohud
·My friend. I would b very wary of those cracked lume. If i were u i would get those relumed. The reason being that they might fall off n get into the movement through the date window. [emoji298]️
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·I hate to rain on your parade, but that's nowhere close to "very good condition". I hope it didn't cost you too much.
More broadly, you've bought a lot of watches lately, multiples at each interval it seems. It might be better to do thorough research on each individual piece before committing.
Many thanks for the comment. What I meant was for a 47 year old watch it still looks good. The only thing that I can fault is the cracked lumes and polished case. I paid $3.5K for it.
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·I think bezel insert is also a replcement. But 3.5k is certainly a decent price for that Long E GMT.
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·I think bezel insert is also a replcement. But 3.5k is certainly a decent price for that Long E GMT.
I had the watch checked at the Rolex Center because that was also my suspicion but they said the bezel was original. Actually if you see the watch in the metal the red color is slightly faded already.
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··Spell Master!you can't really tell if a bezel is replaced if the replacement is the original part, I am surprised Rolex gave that assessment as they are normally very conservative on their evaluations of Vintage pieces. I have a 69 GMT. Great price for a vintage GMT. Would love to see more of it. It seems like it has been very polished, if that is the case then the bezel really makes less sense in that condition. I like the Dial but the cracking is unfortunate. Did you get a look at the movement?
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·you can't really tell if a bezel is replaced if the replacement is the original part, I am surprised Rolex gave that assessment as they are normally very conservative on their evaluations of Vintage pieces. I have a 69 GMT. Great price for a vintage GMT. Would love to see more of it. It seems like it has been very polished, if that is the case then the bezel really makes less sense in that condition. I like the Dial but the cracking is unfortunate. Did you get a look at the movement?
Movement is very clean and the watch keeps good time. No need to have it overhauled according to my watch maker. I will try to post a picture of the movement.
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··Spell Master!Enjoy it in good health.
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omitohud
·Thats a good price, so u did really well there. Just get it relume n wear the hell out of it. A good mark I dial is pretty expensive. Probably not worth it unless for a safe queen IMO. [emoji122]
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erpin9
·Is there a way to prevent the cracked lumes from falling apart?
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·This falls into the category: "It is what it is"
I love the look myself. I have an old GMT where the lume in the hands is similar to yours. I simply swapped out the hands and put the originals in a safe place. Looks like you made a great deal.
I love the look myself. I have an old GMT where the lume in the hands is similar to yours. I simply swapped out the hands and put the originals in a safe place. Looks like you made a great deal.
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alfanator
·That cracked lume is cool looking. Rather peculiar for a Rolex of that vintage, i often see the lume more matte and not raised/bubbly.
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·Is there a way to prevent the cracked lumes from falling apart?
I know it can be done to the hands by applying a clear coating such as nail polish from the back. But dial lume, i would assume it would b hard to do n most likely doesnt look good, or even make it worst. Imagine applying liquid to dry out talc. U might check out professional restorer such as bob riley or abc watchwerk in LA. Personally i would either relume or just scrape them off, which is not too bad. Just a bunch of white clean dots. Good luck.
Btw the insert is genuine, just not period correct for ur watch. It should be fatter font like this.
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Maganator
·Enjoy it. Congratulations
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··Spell Master!I also heard about the nail polish trick but have never seen it done or results. If it matters to you I would strongly suggest a professional restoration, specially since you got a very good price to start with you can afford stretching it a little. I actually like the cracked look, but as Omitohud mentioned maybe it can damage the watch??? again ask an expert about these things, or wait until one of the watchmakers in the forum throw in their 2 cents. Not that any advice is bad, but great advice is, well, great!
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michaelmc
·I've never seen a cracked lume that had not been "coated" before. It can be professionally relumed but I'd prefer another dial that was not messed with. The case is over polished but a proper polish with a good tech can bring it back some as to looks. Fat font bezel inserts are pricey unless you can find a deal in an old watchmakers stash. It is what it is and if it brings you joy wearing it that's fine.
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·That cracked lume is cool looking. Rather peculiar for a Rolex of that vintage, i often see the lume more matte and not raised/bubbly.
Exactly right as I have not seen another Rolex with cracked lumes and it does look unique. I am not sure what caused the lumes to crack? Too much time under the sun?
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