Should I buy this GMT Master 1675 (c. 1973) ??

Hi there - It's an MK2 dial which needs to be cross referenced with serial # on warranty paper and between the lugs. That is what's most important in terms valuation. I can't tell, I do see it's a 2mil serial, but that's too broad for my licking, but not totally out of range either.

Now to the most important aspect of the watch, the dial, lume isn't particularly attractive to me, it shows very little to no patina and in some shots it almost looks like whitewash. Closer inspection is in order to make sure it's indeed in tact.

Case actually looks good from what I can see. Will need to see Reference and Serial #'s between the lugs to ensure proper stamping.

Now to the obvious, the second sweep hand is missing tritium, so finding a match will be difficult. It'll probably need to be color matched. Insert is later replacement (will need to confirm by looking at the back side), a proper redback is about $2K for that watch. Looks to be a blue back to me which is only worth $200-400.

Bracelet looks to be original folded link as well. You'll need to inspect the caseback stamp with proper date as well as movement.

To me, the dial makes the watch, I could care less about box/papers/hang tags/toilette papers.... This dial is just not that attractive which has a huge impact on valuation. I personally would not pay anything close to the stated ask.

Best,
-A

That's a check...still not worth it to me.

Are you a dealer by any chance?

You should do your own research in both Omega and Rolex...can be quite fulfilling.

I agree with what has been said above. The case is ok, but it's just not a very appealing dial and hand-set IMO, and the insert needs to be replaced. The best faded fat font bezel inserts really make this reference, and they're not cheap. All in, with a nice insert and repaired lume this is a $26k watch (and then you have a re-lumed hand), which is really the top of the market for this variant. So for a private seller to ask $23k for a project watch, it's a crazy price, no connection to reality. The B&P adds value, but the watch itself is a little below average. Don't overpay for a mediocre watch.

If you put aside the B&P, there are some really nice ones out there right now in the $16k-$17k range from top dealers, and you could get one similar in quality to the OP watch for less than $15k, including the correct bezel. Prices are softening a bit and there are MANY 1675s on the market.

If you really want to spend $26k, there is a really nice Mk3 for sale in the dealer classifieds here. Still a lot of money, but at least you'd have a watch that you'd be happy with.

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