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lhanddds · 28 January 2012, 12:14 AM

Recently my 1675 seems to be changing to a dark brown. I have heard of chocolate subs before but not GMTs. I can't seem to photograph it yet but I'll keep working on it. I'm sure it will be a slow process. I like it.

FremStar · 28 January 2012, 12:29 AM

You should still take a picture, it would be cool to see the progression from how it looks today until it turns brown. I for one have never heard about this happening on a 1675, however, I'm still learning something new everyday!

pdoukas · 28 January 2012, 12:34 AM

I have seen one GMT recently, if my memory serves correctly, of a 1675 that was for sale where the seller claimed that the dial was turning brown. The picture was taken at an angle outside in the sunlight. It was actually a great picture and the dial looked amazing. Now whether this was a matter of the right elements or not I do not know as I am not a photographer, but I cannot imagine why this couldn't happen.

Puffy · 28 January 2012, 12:43 AM

planty of those tropical GMTs out there!

lhanddds · 28 January 2012, 12:47 AM

My best pic so far. It's not easy to tell. I'll experiment outside this weekend.

DTM1357 · 29 January 2012, 01:07 PM

Is it the top left corner? Looks a little tinted

lhanddds · 29 January 2012, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DTM1357

Is it the top left corner? Looks a little tinted

I guess that's the best area in the photo. The entire dial is a dark dark brown and it's hard to photograph.

WingTsun · 28 January 2012, 12:49 AM

You mean like this one: (I have no association with either watch or seller)

http://www.network54.com/Forum/20767...3B%26gt%3B+14K

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Puffy · 28 January 2012, 12:53 AM

here's one

lhanddds · 28 January 2012, 01:03 AM

Ken has a DRSD that has a chocolate dial (much browner) which is what I was thinking of. Maybe he'll chime in. It's a beautiful watch.

drockadam · 28 January 2012, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Puffy

here's one

Chris B · 28 January 2012, 01:26 AM

Beautiful pics

rjmarti · 28 January 2012, 01:39 AM

its amazing how its so evenly brown. You would think as it ages it would splotch.

sierra11b · 28 January 2012, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rjmarti

its amazing how its so evenly brown. You would think as it ages it would splotch.

We call those tropical.

Actually, tropical dials aren't really "splotchy" but do come in all sorts of crazy patterns: http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2011/7/...l-ever-se.html

FremStar · 28 January 2012, 04:02 AM

Very interesting! Does anyone know how collectible these sun turned GMT's are?

WingTsun · 28 January 2012, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Very interesting! Does anyone know how collectible these sun turned GMT's are?

Depends but very sought after by some collectors.

jdc · 28 January 2012, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Very interesting! Does anyone know how collectible these sun turned GMT's are?

I like the description given by a vintage collector along the lines that when you are selling them they are damaged and faulty when you are buying them they are unique and desirable

FremStar · 28 January 2012, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jdc

I like the description given by a vintage collector along the lines that when you are selling them they are damaged and faulty when you are buying them they are unique and desirable

I hear you, funny thing is that also bodes true in the modern world. There is someone out there always trying to pull a fast one on someone. I will definitely consider your words as I dabble into vintage

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Originally Posted by WingTsun

Depends but very sought after by some collectors.

Thanks for your response! Something for me to put on my long list...

Paladin · 28 January 2012, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jdc

I like the description given by a vintage collector along the lines that when you are selling them they are damaged and faulty when you are buying them they are unique and desirable

+ 1

conrail · 28 January 2012, 04:23 AM

Ugh, Puffy, those are beautiful dials! Love that shade.

Assquatch · 29 January 2012, 08:20 AM

My 1.29mil 1675-0 is starting to go chocolate. It's a very dark shade of brown

Warnsboy · 29 January 2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Assquatch

My 1.29mil 1675-0 is starting to go chocolate. It's a very dark shade of brown

Would love to see pics squatch!

kyle L · 29 January 2012, 11:16 AM

Unfortunately it's just a mock up with a photo editor...otherwise I would have kept it!

Michael M. · 29 January 2012, 12:38 PM

I believe Jacek had a very nice MK1 or MK2 with a superb brown dial with B&P for sale here.

whiskyguy · 30 January 2012, 12:22 AM

Mine is doing it too.

Very hard to capture

In this pic you can see a shade difference versus the black bezel gmt

lhanddds · 30 January 2012, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by whiskyguy

Mine is doing it too.

Very hard to capture

In this pic you can see a shade difference versus the black bezel gmt

That's what I'm talking about

DTM1357 · 1 February 2012, 12:49 PM

Oh kool

Warnsboy · 1 February 2012, 01:55 PM

Nice Pair Whiskeyguy!!

whiskyguy · 1 February 2012, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Warnsboy

Nice Pair Whiskeyguy!!

I love the GMT's

bagel · 1 February 2012, 10:36 PM

Here are my GMTs .....

28 January 2012, 12:14 AM	#1
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Are there chocolate GMTs? Recently my 1675 seems to be changing to a dark brown. I have heard of chocolate subs before but not GMTs. I can't seem to photograph it yet but I'll keep working on it. I'm sure it will be a slow process. I like it.

28 January 2012, 12:29 AM	#2
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	You should still take a picture, it would be cool to see the progression from how it looks today until it turns brown. I for one have never heard about this happening on a 1675, however, I'm still learning something new everyday! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

28 January 2012, 12:43 AM	#4
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	planty of those tropical GMTs out there! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

28 January 2012, 12:47 AM	#5
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	My best pic so far. It's not easy to tell. I'll experiment outside this weekend. Attached Images

28 January 2012, 12:53 AM	#9
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	here's one __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

28 January 2012, 12:34 AM	#3
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	I have seen one GMT recently, if my memory serves correctly, of a 1675 that was for sale where the seller claimed that the dial was turning brown. The picture was taken at an angle outside in the sunlight. It was actually a great picture and the dial looked amazing. Now whether this was a matter of the right elements or not I do not know as I am not a photographer, but I cannot imagine why this couldn't happen.

29 January 2012, 01:07 PM	#6
DTM1357 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Devin Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex submariner Posts: 34	Is it the top left corner? Looks a little tinted

28 January 2012, 12:49 AM	#8
WingTsun Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London Watch: 16600, 1675, 5513 Posts: 101	You mean like this one: (I have no association with either watch or seller) http://www.network54.com/Forum/20767...3B%26gt%3B+14K __________________ http://thirtyfivemill.com/

28 January 2012, 01:03 AM	#10
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Ken has a DRSD that has a chocolate dial (much browner) which is what I was thinking of. Maybe he'll chime in. It's a beautiful watch.

28 January 2012, 01:26 AM	#12
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Beautiful pics

28 January 2012, 01:39 AM	#13
rjmarti Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 91	its amazing how its so evenly brown. You would think as it ages it would splotch.

28 January 2012, 04:02 AM	#15
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Very interesting! Does anyone know how collectible these sun turned GMT's are? __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

28 January 2012, 04:23 AM	#20
conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	Ugh, Puffy, those are beautiful dials! Love that shade. __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

29 January 2012, 08:20 AM	#21
Assquatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: Washington, USA Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 134	My 1.29mil 1675-0 is starting to go chocolate. It's a very dark shade of brown

29 January 2012, 11:16 AM	#23
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Unfortunately it's just a mock up with a photo editor...otherwise I would have kept it!

29 January 2012, 12:38 PM	#24
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	I believe Jacek had a very nice MK1 or MK2 with a superb brown dial with B&P for sale here.

30 January 2012, 12:22 AM	#25
whiskyguy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 666	Mine is doing it too. Very hard to capture In this pic you can see a shade difference versus the black bezel gmt

1 February 2012, 12:49 PM	#27
DTM1357 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Devin Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex submariner Posts: 34	Oh kool

1 February 2012, 01:55 PM	#28
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	Nice Pair Whiskeyguy!!

1 February 2012, 10:36 PM	#30
bagel "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 605	Here are my GMTs .....

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