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mike · 3 November 2007, 02:01 PM

For fourty years my favorite reference.

So much history!!

Wolfgang427 · 3 November 2007, 02:16 PM

What a great collection of GMT's

simply beautiful

Enjoy them

miner · 3 November 2007, 02:24 PM

Mike
I'd love to come over to your place and see your collection in real life. The watches and the pics are amazing.

ashu2289 · 3 November 2007, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by miner

Mike
I'd love to come over to your place and see your collection in real life. The watches and the pics are amazing.

Even I would like to!!!

Thts a superb collection!!! I love it!!!!

You are a GMT King

chevycorvette · 3 November 2007, 02:45 PM

i like the new gmt 2 so bad. just can not get it cause out of stock

Eric · 3 November 2007, 02:52 PM

Nice collect you have

. Is it very difiicult to get hold of the 16760 (fat lady) and how much would i have to pay for that gorgeous timepiece?

mike · 3 November 2007, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric

Nice collect you have

. Is it very difiicult to get hold of the 16760 (fat lady) and how much would i have to pay for that gorgeous timepiece?

Eric, the 16760 was only made circa 1983-88 and is a bit of a rarity. The first GMT to introduce the "jump hour" feature, it was originally issued with only the RED/BLACK insert (though certainly other combinations will fit).
Dubbed "the fat lady" by a noted German collector because of it thicker case and crown guards, the thicker case was necessary because of the taller 3085 movement.
Often overlooked, it's a GMT that can still be had without selling a kidney though pricing (as with most vintage) has been rising. As you say finding one can be the issue.
I've seen pricing via vintage dealers at north of 4K, though I think with some searching it can be had for less today.

Eric · 3 November 2007, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mike

Eric, the 16760 was only made circa 1983-88 and is a bit of a rarity. The first GMT to introduce the "jump hour" feature, it was originally issued with only the RED/BLACK insert (though certainly other combinations will fit).
Dubbed "the fat lady" by a noted German collector because of it thicker case and crown guards, the thicker case was necessary because of the taller 3085 movement.
Often overlooked, it's a GMT that can still be had without selling a kidney though pricing (as with most vintage) has been rising. As you say finding one can be the issue.
I've seen pricing via vintage dealers at north of 4K, though I think with some searching it can be had for less today.

The pix of the 16760 is driving me crazy

Hope to get hold of one soonest. Nice pixes once again

TARDIS · 3 November 2007, 02:46 PM

Terrific photos Mike. Nice case as well.

I like the 5 in profile. The 1675 & 16750 have a really high raised crystal. Were they sapphire?

mike · 3 November 2007, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TARDIS

Terrific photos Mike. Nice case as well.

I like the 5 in profile. The 1675 & 16750 have a really high raised crystal. Were they sapphire?

Steve, the 1675/16750 were only issued with an acryllic crystal. For the GMT the first reference to debut a saphire was the 16760.

For me there's always been that "special something" about the look and warmth of acryllic.

Attila · 3 November 2007, 03:06 PM

Beautiful collections!

Lol-x · 3 November 2007, 03:08 PM

So which is your favorite of your favorite GMT mike?
For me it is the 1675.

gmt 16750 · 3 November 2007, 06:13 PM

Utterly superb Mike

I,ve said it before but it's worth repeating - that Gilt 1675 and matt 16750 are stunning.

Are you still searching for that elusive 6542?

Jocke · 3 November 2007, 06:22 PM

Great pics Mike, it´s nice to see how the model have develop.

Jocke

mike · 3 November 2007, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gmt 16750

Utterly superb Mike

I,ve said it before but it's worth repeating - that Gilt 1675 and matt 16750 are stunning.

Are you still searching for that elusive 6542?

Sure am Neil.

One of these days.....

mike · 3 November 2007, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

So which is your favorite of your favorite GMT mike?
For me it is the 1675.

As the sentamental favorite it's mine to Steve.

Chris B · 3 November 2007, 06:39 PM

Beautiful collection Mike, simply stunning.

davidwatts · 3 November 2007, 06:39 PM

Great pics as always, Mike. How many watches have you actually got!?

Lamone · 3 November 2007, 06:45 PM

I'm speachless! GMT's are my favorite watches. Awesome collection!

mailman · 3 November 2007, 07:39 PM

Great pics Mike

I always love looking at your watches

Thani · 3 November 2007, 08:50 PM

very nice collection mike !!

great job and thanks for sharing !!

SPACE-DWELLER · 3 November 2007, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mike

For fourty years my favorite reference.

Is that what they call "Hand stack", Mike??

Very nice pics!

Thanks for sharing!

Automatic Art · 3 November 2007, 10:34 PM

That collection is on fire!

watchdawg · 3 November 2007, 10:40 PM

Mike a wonderful collection.

Letsgodiving · 4 November 2007, 12:37 AM

Great collection! This place and pics like that make it virtually impossible to be a 1 watch guy. Maybe I should just try for one of each.

astcell · 4 November 2007, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Letsgodiving

Maybe I should just try for one of each.

I tried that with wives. Didn't work so hot.

kcmo · 4 November 2007, 12:41 AM

Just incredible Mike! Love your photos as always!

problmchylde · 4 November 2007, 01:47 AM

How the heck did I miss this thread.AWESOME COLLECTION mike.

piglet · 4 November 2007, 03:49 AM

Mike,

Hello, wonderful collection of GMT’s. If possible could you please post a little history about each of your GMT’s. Year made, features, items of interest. I am not familiar with all the different models of the GMT. I have had a GMT-II for the past 10 years. All I knew was the GMT was the original and the GMT-II was an updated version.

Thanks in advance.

Piglet

mike · 4 November 2007, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by piglet

Mike,

Hello, wonderful collection of GMT’s. If possible could you please post a little history about each of your GMT’s. Year made, features, items of interest. I am not familiar with all the different models of the GMT. I have had a GMT-II for the past 10 years. All I knew was the GMT was the original and the GMT-II was an updated version.

Thanks in advance.

Piglet

Here are two great articles written by one of the most knowledgeable GMT collectors I know. A couple of the photos used are mine, and I can't tell you what an honor that is.

Tom is a super guy that really knows his stuff.

http://www.doubleredseadweller.com/gmt.htm

http://www.doubleredseadweller.com/gmt_transition.htm

3 November 2007, 02:01 PM	#1
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	GMT Evolution For fourty years my favorite reference. So much history!!

3 November 2007, 02:52 PM	#6
Eric "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 51	Nice collect you have. Is it very difiicult to get hold of the 16760 (fat lady) and how much would i have to pay for that gorgeous timepiece?

3 November 2007, 06:13 PM	#13
gmt 16750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Neil Location: Borders, Scotland Watch: what your doing. Posts: 970	Utterly superb Mike I,ve said it before but it's worth repeating - that Gilt 1675 and matt 16750 are stunning. Are you still searching for that elusive 6542? __________________

3 November 2007, 06:39 PM	#18
davidwatts "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Ian Location: Hampshire,England Watch: TT Datejust Posts: 446	Great pics as always, Mike. How many watches have you actually got!? __________________ No present like the time.

3 November 2007, 07:39 PM	#20
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Great pics Mike I always love looking at your watches __________________ JJ

3 November 2007, 02:16 PM	#2
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	What a great collection of GMT's simply beautiful Enjoy them

3 November 2007, 02:24 PM	#3
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	Mike I'd love to come over to your place and see your collection in real life. The watches and the pics are amazing.

3 November 2007, 02:45 PM	#5
chevycorvette "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: willie Location: pie hole Watch: still looking Posts: 924	i like the new gmt 2 so bad. just can not get it cause out of stock

3 November 2007, 02:46 PM	#9
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Terrific photos Mike. Nice case as well. I like the 5 in profile. The 1675 & 16750 have a really high raised crystal. Were they sapphire?

3 November 2007, 03:06 PM	#11
Attila Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Attila Location: VIC AUS Watch: GMT/Explorer/Sptfr Posts: 320	Beautiful collections!

3 November 2007, 03:08 PM	#12
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,589	So which is your favorite of your favorite GMT mike? For me it is the 1675.

3 November 2007, 06:22 PM	#14
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Great pics Mike, it´s nice to see how the model have develop. Jocke

3 November 2007, 06:39 PM	#17
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Beautiful collection Mike, simply stunning.

3 November 2007, 06:45 PM	#19
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	I'm speachless! GMT's are my favorite watches. Awesome collection!

3 November 2007, 08:50 PM	#21
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	very nice collection mike !! great job and thanks for sharing !!

3 November 2007, 10:34 PM	#23
Automatic Art Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Derek Location: Smyrna, GA Watch: Solar G-Shock Posts: 35	That collection is on fire!

3 November 2007, 10:40 PM	#24
watchdawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Vic Location: Colorado/UAE Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 494	Mike a wonderful collection.

4 November 2007, 12:37 AM	#25
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	Great collection! This place and pics like that make it virtually impossible to be a 1 watch guy. Maybe I should just try for one of each.

4 November 2007, 12:41 AM	#27
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Just incredible Mike! Love your photos as always!

4 November 2007, 01:47 AM	#28
problmchylde "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: PETER Location: Singapore Watch: 1665 SD Posts: 768	How the heck did I miss this thread.AWESOME COLLECTION mike.

4 November 2007, 03:49 AM	#29
piglet "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tampa Watch: 16710/16600/124060 Posts: 63	Mike, Hello, wonderful collection of GMT’s. If possible could you please post a little history about each of your GMT’s. Year made, features, items of interest. I am not familiar with all the different models of the GMT. I have had a GMT-II for the past 10 years. All I knew was the GMT was the original and the GMT-II was an updated version. Thanks in advance. Piglet

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