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Thoughts on this 1675?
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Ramone
路Case looks healthy enough... movement looks a little more 'worn' than usual but not sure if that's a problem. A watchmaker can probably get it to run great. If the watch is from '69 as the caseback indicates, it shouldn't have a Mk4 dial as it appears to have now. Not a dealbreaker in my book, it all depends on the asking price. Overall looks like a nice example. I dig the faded fat font insert and patina on the dial (lume seems to be all there).
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Nobel Prize
路路Spell Master!It's a beauty. Same as mine. I would ask for a fresh pic as that one I believe had been photoshopped to make the lume more mustard. The bezel numbers on the red side should not appear yellow 馃榾. But that's not a bad thing as I am always suspicious of overly mustard lume these days.
Ask for service history and cont on servicing it as soon as possible unless they have papers for recent service; the 1675 is more delicate than later GMT's and because it has no hacking mechanism or quick set date it's a little pain to wear on rotation. That said its one of the most beautiful watches you'll ever have on your wrist. The proportions, slim case and jubilee make it stellar.
Here's mine. In person and other pics the lume and hands are creamy and just a little yellowed, but by no means radioactive. On this pic because of the white balance it is not quite accurate but you can gage some of it by contrast with the non guilt legends.
1969 produced both fat and thin GMT hands, and your dial has the long E Rolex as mine does.
In short a beauty. Only the radioactive lume gives me pause as I don't see it quite that tone on 1675 often and some people tend to doctor it.
Also the crown may be a replacement, but that's not reason for concern white the overall piece.
Great find
Ask for service history and cont on servicing it as soon as possible unless they have papers for recent service; the 1675 is more delicate than later GMT's and because it has no hacking mechanism or quick set date it's a little pain to wear on rotation. That said its one of the most beautiful watches you'll ever have on your wrist. The proportions, slim case and jubilee make it stellar.
Here's mine. In person and other pics the lume and hands are creamy and just a little yellowed, but by no means radioactive. On this pic because of the white balance it is not quite accurate but you can gage some of it by contrast with the non guilt legends.
1969 produced both fat and thin GMT hands, and your dial has the long E Rolex as mine does.
In short a beauty. Only the radioactive lume gives me pause as I don't see it quite that tone on 1675 often and some people tend to doctor it.
Also the crown may be a replacement, but that's not reason for concern white the overall piece.
Great find
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nickw
路If you pull the trigger would love to see photos in "normal" light to contrast with the seller's.
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路路Spell Master!+1
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ping pong patina
路Case looks healthy enough... movement looks a little more 'worn' than usual but not sure if that's a problem. A watchmaker can probably get it to run great. If the watch is from '69 as the caseback indicates, it shouldn't have a Mk4 dial as it appears to have now. Not a dealbreaker in my book, it all depends on the asking price. Overall looks like a nice example. I dig the faded fat font insert and patina on the dial (lume seems to be all there).
Is there anywhere i can read on the difference in dials for the 1675 and the corresponding year that matches the various dials?
Thanks
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omegastar
路On Vrf dial archive.
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Drawarms
路buy the seller not the watch
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路May i know what is the serial number for the watch doesn't indicate anywhere in the pics.. its between the lugs? I will check the watch personally before purchasing any tips or any warning signs that i should look out for under the loupe... I am a real noob in rolex =P
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does those markers on the case back mean anything?
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Ramone
路Those caseback marks may indicate previous service. I can't 'read' these - maybe someone else can. I don't usually find them very interesting, although sometimes they can provide a glimpse in the service history of a watch.
The serial number is between the lugs. Should match a 1969 production year as the caseback indicates (serial charts are all over the web).
If you are a novice, 'buying the seller' is a very important tip.
The serial number is between the lugs. Should match a 1969 production year as the caseback indicates (serial charts are all over the web).
If you are a novice, 'buying the seller' is a very important tip.
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nickw
路IMHO "Buying the seller" is a wise mantra but it can be pretty tough to establish how reliable a given dealer is if you haven't had previous dealings with them. I don't see a lot of people willing to share specifics of who or why they've had bad dealings with or seen sketchy pieces from. The most challenging is dealers who have a mix of quality/originality. It is a lot easier to see feedback and reputation for individual collectors then it is for dealers in my personal experience. When engaging a new dealer I want to do all my homework and make sure they a willing to accept a prompt return without hassle.
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VersusTime
路looks to be mk4 dial
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Charlie3755
路Springer, on TRF, is considered one of the most knowledgeable vintage experts, especially when it comes to GMT's
He actually has started his own forum where he shares a lot of the information he has compiled over the years.
https://rolexvintageforum.com
He actually has started his own forum where he shares a lot of the information he has compiled over the years.
https://rolexvintageforum.com
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pitpro
路Plenty of these around.
I would look for one with a dial that matches the serial#
Here's some info:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=74976&drgn=1
I would look for one with a dial that matches the serial#
Here's some info:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=74976&drgn=1
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