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New To Me Rolex 1675 Mk 4? or 5? , SN 5M

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Oh well. Its a keeper in very nice condition. Price was OK.
Enjoy it!!
 
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Larry S Larry S
Just the photo. Hands match the dial. Same level of "cream".

well then you definitely have a keeper.
 
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Rasputin
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My 6542 says hello. Very classic Rolex tool watch with understated beauty.
 
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Larry S
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That is the original Bakelite bezel is it not?
 
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Larry S Larry S
Oh well. Its a keeper in very nice condition. Price was OK.

There is nothing wrong with this watch. The difference between a Mk-4 and Mk-5 in the year of production is minimal. I would only be concerned if the dial (Mk-5) was used as a replacement on an earlier production GMT, i.e., if the watch was born with a MK-2 and during a service OR during its life it was changed to its current configuration. Even if the latter was the case, if the watch sings to you and the price was right...who cares.
 
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I think that old Orchi table has misclassified the dial type.
The radial dial is usually called MK 3 (first pic) and Mk4 is the one with the elongated crown.
IMG_5967.JPG mk 4.png
 
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Which is exactly what I have......This is my first Vintage Rolex. Having been through the Omega, UG and Longines debates, it seems Rolex is also prone to differences of opinion. Anyway this forum is great and thanks.
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I think that old Orchi table has misclassified the dial type.
The radial dial is usually called MK 3 (first pic) and Mk4 is the one with the elongated crown.
IMG_5967.JPG mk 4.png
Like your radial, but your second image is not an MK4, it's an MK5, refer to my earlier post.
 
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Thanks to you, I just checked my 1675. I think I have an MK II. But it could also be.....what a mess !

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I have a head ache now !
 
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omegastar omegastar
Thanks to you, I just checked my 1675. I think I have an MK II. But it could also be.....what a mess !

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I have a head ache now !
Indeed, you have a beautiful MK-2, take a Tylenol.
 
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And a very nice Mk-2 watch. Thick lugs and beautiful colors... Congrats!
 
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ATWG ATWG
Like your radial, but your second image is not an MK4, it's an MK5, refer to my earlier post.

Thank you.
I know. according to Orchi's table there are 6 dial type and the elongated crown dial is considered a MkV, according to other tables (to which generally dealers refer) there are 5 dial type and that one is MK IV (and the Mk V is a service dial).

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=97030
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=494522
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=456413

http://orologi.forumfree.it/?t=67719350
 
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Thank you.
I know. according to Orchi's table there are 6 dial type and the elongated crown dial is considered a MkV, according to other tables (to which generally dealers refer) there are 5 dial type and that one is MK IV (and the Mk V is a service dial).

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=97030
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=494522
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=456413

http://orologi.forumfree.it/?t=67719350
As stated before in prior posts, Orchi's classification was incorrect which is well documented in the Rolex community. I would not put too much stock in his post. Here are some more relevant links:

Mark-4
https://rolexvintageforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=27

Mark5
https://rolexvintageforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=28

BTW - just because watches are advertised as MK-4 doesn't necessarily mean it's acurate, onus is on the buyer to do due diligence . Case in point, the OP thought he had purchased an MK4 from a trusted seller.


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Thank you.
I know. according to Orchi's table there are 6 dial type and the elongated crown dial is considered a MkV, according to other tables (to which generally dealers refer) there are 5 dial type and that one is MK IV (and the Mk V is a service dial).

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=97030
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=494522
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=456413

http://orologi.forumfree.it/?t=67719350

Little more complicated...
Mk-0, Mk-1, Mk-2, Mk-2a, Mk-3, Mk-4, Mk-5 (at least two tritium variations), and Mk-6 (three variations - tritium, luminova, and super luminova)...
And I would not doubt there are a couple more out there...LOL
Its interesting how so many years later we can determine how they fall in line.
Why do we call a MK-0, because Mk-1 had already been slotted. The Mk-0 was basically a gilt dial printed w/white lettering versus gold (gilt)... .MK-2a, because it fell between 2 and 3...
 
Rasputin
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Seems like a common theme to have such great dial variation for a long lived Rolex reference like the 1675.

Even for the short lived 6542 you have some dial variation including the exclamation point OCC dial found on mine. Mind you there are those who feel such a dial never existed for 6542....
 
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BTW I still trust my seller if he's watching this. I'm happily wearing the watch today too.
 
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