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BristolCavendish · 9 August 2017, 09:26 AM

Curious. With all of the different bezel styles that have appeared (past and present) on the GMT, this particular model rarely comes up for discussion. The 'Blueberry' has a very distinct appearance with its navy dial contrasted against a SS case.

Was the Blueberry GMT a limited production model or discontinued due to low sales?

springer · 9 August 2017, 11:56 AM

No it wasn't a regular production watch/insert. It is just an insert that has been added to a watch. There are many stories about a supposed GMTs sold somewhere in the mideast with this bezel but frankly, the whole story regarding a "blueberry watch" is speculation and undocumented. I've never bought into the blueberry watch stories and speculation about issued GMTs with this insert.

A while ago, there was someone making and selling these blueberry inserts and passing them off to the unsuspecting as genuine. Many bought them believing they were real since they looked pretty much like the genuine version. I believe these inserts were originally found within the confines of a couple service centers and it didn't take long for them to hit the market.

thomaspp · 9 August 2017, 12:39 PM

Or was it an insert added to a 1675? :)

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thomaspp · 9 August 2017, 12:39 PM

Ouch... @Springer... 8-10k for a fake insert!

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BristolCavendish · 9 August 2017, 12:57 PM

Did some further research on this 'mystery' GMT and some sellers are asking around $15K-$20K for this particular model. Apparently there's a few of them in circulation.

Amazing how much impact a simple bezel insert can have. Other than its unique all-navy bezel, the 'Blueberry' GMT appears to be no different than any other 1675 of that timeframe.

http://rolexpassionmarket.com/watche...675-blueberry/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lukerot.../#182cbb6d3767

https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...blueberry-7225

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-very-ra...-/262043833032

TimeToGo · 9 August 2017, 09:03 PM

Good discussion here also:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=513068

BristolCavendish · 10 August 2017, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TimeToGo

Good discussion here also:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=513068

Thanks for the TRF reference link. I wasn't aware that this topic had been previously discussed at length.

9 August 2017, 11:56 AM	#2
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	No it wasn't a regular production watch/insert. It is just an insert that has been added to a watch. There are many stories about a supposed GMTs sold somewhere in the mideast with this bezel but frankly, the whole story regarding a "blueberry watch" is speculation and undocumented. I've never bought into the blueberry watch stories and speculation about issued GMTs with this insert. A while ago, there was someone making and selling these blueberry inserts and passing them off to the unsuspecting as genuine. Many bought them believing they were real since they looked pretty much like the genuine version. I believe these inserts were originally found within the confines of a couple service centers and it didn't take long for them to hit the market. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

9 August 2017, 12:39 PM	#3
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Or was it an insert added to a 1675? :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

9 August 2017, 12:39 PM	#4
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Ouch... @Springer... 8-10k for a fake insert! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

9 August 2017, 09:26 AM	#1
BristolCavendish Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: United States Posts: 1,864	A Rarely Discussed 1675 GMT Curious. With all of the different bezel styles that have appeared (past and present) on the GMT, this particular model rarely comes up for discussion. The 'Blueberry' has a very distinct appearance with its navy dial contrasted against a SS case. Was the Blueberry GMT a limited production model or discontinued due to low sales? Attached Images

9 August 2017, 12:57 PM	#5
BristolCavendish Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: United States Posts: 1,864	Did some further research on this 'mystery' GMT and some sellers are asking around $15K-$20K for this particular model. Apparently there's a few of them in circulation. Amazing how much impact a simple bezel insert can have. Other than its unique all-navy bezel, the 'Blueberry' GMT appears to be no different than any other 1675 of that timeframe. http://rolexpassionmarket.com/watche...675-blueberry/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/lukerot.../#182cbb6d3767 https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...blueberry-7225 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-very-ra...-/262043833032

9 August 2017, 09:03 PM	#6
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,735	Good discussion here also: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=513068

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