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Qwerty01 · 27 May 2016, 06:02 AM

Hi Rolex forum members,

Today I came across an 1675 which i wanted to buy but have some queries. The watch case is a 5 Mil series (1977) but it comes with an Mark I dial (196X)

So the dial is already incorrect and also the lumes are totally white. using a 10x loupe I could not see even a very thin layer on top of the dots. Is this normal?

The hands are obviously service hands which are white matching the dial but still glowing.

The price is about 6000 USD so is it worth buying? (watch only ofcourse)

Many thanks

VerticalHorizon · 27 May 2016, 06:10 AM

That dial is very suspect.

Qwerty01 · 27 May 2016, 06:19 AM

I have compared the dial with another mark I dial, all fonts, spacings etc are matching but just the lume dots are snow white. that makes me wonder?

springer · 27 May 2016, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Qwerty01

I have compared the dial with another mark I dial, all fonts, spacings etc are matching but just the lume dots are snow white. that makes me wonder?

Vintage GMT dials can range in color from white to dark yellow. I see nothing wrong with the dial in the photos that you have posted.

Qwerty01 · 1 June 2016, 04:07 AM

thanks Springer for your GMT dial reference. Has been useful. Appreciated!

lee fowler · 27 May 2016, 07:11 AM

Mine are snow white as well from 1968.

Tom1675 · 27 May 2016, 09:54 AM

You should check this magnificent dial reference by Springer. https://rolexvintageforum.com/viewforum.php?f=21

Learn it. Know it. Live it when shopping...

But to be clear, that is not an MK1, and is not a dial I am able to place.

27 May 2016, 06:02 AM	#1
Qwerty01 Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex GMT Masters Posts: 238	Rolex GMT 1675 query Hi Rolex forum members, Today I came across an 1675 which i wanted to buy but have some queries. The watch case is a 5 Mil series (1977) but it comes with an Mark I dial (196X) So the dial is already incorrect and also the lumes are totally white. using a 10x loupe I could not see even a very thin layer on top of the dots. Is this normal? The hands are obviously service hands which are white matching the dial but still glowing. The price is about 6000 USD so is it worth buying? (watch only ofcourse) Many thanks Attached Images

27 May 2016, 06:10 AM	#2
VerticalHorizon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Canada Watch: 16710 Posts: 207	That dial is very suspect. __________________ 18038 \| 16710 x 2 \| 216570 \| 214270 \| 14000 \| 79220N \| 79280P x 2 \| 3572.50 \| 3576.50

27 May 2016, 07:11 AM	#6
lee fowler 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 2,559	Mine are snow white as well from 1968. Attached Images __________________ Instagram: @lee1563

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27 May 2016, 06:19 AM	#3
Qwerty01 Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex GMT Masters Posts: 238	I have compared the dial with another mark I dial, all fonts, spacings etc are matching but just the lume dots are snow white. that makes me wonder?

1 June 2016, 04:07 AM	#5
Qwerty01 Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex GMT Masters Posts: 238	thanks Springer for your GMT dial reference. Has been useful. Appreciated!

27 May 2016, 09:54 AM	#7
Tom1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,187	You should check this magnificent dial reference by Springer. https://rolexvintageforum.com/viewforum.php?f=21 Learn it. Know it. Live it when shopping... But to be clear, that is not an MK1, and is not a dial I am able to place.

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