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Old 18 August 2020, 12:09 PM   #1
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Got a Rolex GMT PCG for $6.5k
I was able to score this 1960 Rolex GMT 1675 PCG with tropical dial yesterday but it has flaws. The chapter ring dial i think has some moisture damage around the 9 to 12 o'clock area. The hands are wrong and the bezel is not period correct. The case has been polished. Despite its flaws, the watch has that really nice vintage character which i like. Besides, the price is quite reasonable don't u think?












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Old 18 August 2020, 12:44 PM   #2
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Well done!
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Old 18 August 2020, 12:47 PM   #3
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That has character, I would buy that all day long at 6k USD :).
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Old 18 August 2020, 12:48 PM   #4
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That has character, I would buy that all day long at 6k USD :).


$6k or 6500?

I’d venture up to 7300 all day long.
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Old 18 August 2020, 12:49 PM   #5
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By the way how’s it keeping time? Good, fair or bad?
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Old 18 August 2020, 01:09 PM   #6
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By the way how’s it keeping time? Good, fair or bad?


Pretty good.


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Old 18 August 2020, 01:12 PM   #7
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amazing find, do you get all these watches in Philippines?
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Old 18 August 2020, 02:34 PM   #8
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amazing find, do you get all these watches in Philippines?
Yes sir. Lots of sun here so quite a number of tropical dialed watches can be found.
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Old 18 August 2020, 03:31 PM   #9
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Old 18 August 2020, 04:15 PM   #10
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$6k or 6500?

I’d venture up to 7300 all day long.
I'd got to 7340 USD just to beat your 7300 - all day long.
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Old 18 August 2020, 07:00 PM   #11
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Yes sir. Lots of sun here so quite a number of tropical dialed watches can be found.
Amazing , I visit every year for about a month but I don’t really know where to look. I always end up at greenbelt etc and they have the ad’s plus a few second hand stores but nothing vintage or interesting.
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Old 18 August 2020, 08:33 PM   #12
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Amazing , I visit every year for about a month but I don’t really know where to look. I always end up at greenbelt etc and they have the ad’s plus a few second hand stores but nothing vintage or interesting.
You wont find them in the malls. Its actually a network of agents and dealers that find these vintage watches. They all have their list of regular clients which gets first crack before its offered to the open market. Send me a pm if you plan to go to manila. Lets hook up.
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Old 18 August 2020, 08:37 PM   #13
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Sorry but those pictures I posted does not do justice to the watch which looks really cool in the metal.
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Looks great on that strap! Lovely watch, love the tropical GMTs!
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Old 19 August 2020, 01:57 AM   #15
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Is the small 24 hour hand original? I always thought the tips were a little blunt than that
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Is the small 24 hour hand original? I always thought the tips were a little blunt than that


Good eye, the patina looks off - newer - doesn’t match the hour and minute hands.
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Old 19 August 2020, 03:07 AM   #17
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You wont find them in the malls. Its actually a network of agents and dealers that find these vintage watches. They all have their list of regular clients which gets first crack before its offered to the open market. Send me a pm if you plan to go to manila. Lets hook up.
Thanks for that, my trip this year might be postponed because of Covid but ill keep it in mind
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The hour and minute hand is for sure changed as it is short. The small gmt hand is probably relumed. I’m guessing the dial is as well seeing the overall patina of the dial. Charming piece nonetheless.
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Lots of character. Love it. I think it could use a bracelet though. For whatever reason, I just don’t like GMTs on anything other than a bracelet.
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Old 21 August 2020, 06:26 AM   #21
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Was that thing laying at the bottom of the ocean for 20 years?
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I love the look of that watch. Clearly it’s been worn and had some fantastic journeys in its lifetime. I’d buy it in a heartbeat and probably keep the leather strap. Enjoy it in the best of health OP!


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Old 21 August 2020, 11:30 AM   #23
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Lots of character. Love it. I think it could use a bracelet though. For whatever reason, I just don’t like GMTs on anything other than a bracelet.


I do hv the riveted bracelet which i will put on the watch after i get tired of the leather strap.


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Old 25 August 2020, 10:05 AM   #24
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I'd leave it the way it is, looks fantastic.
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Old 25 August 2020, 12:43 PM   #25
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Awesome. I like the small GMT hand.
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Old 25 August 2020, 09:12 PM   #26
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Got me a vintage pepsi bezel that could be a good match with the watch.




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Just imagine for one moment what must be out there. Just need to find it. Good find OP
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Old 29 August 2020, 08:45 AM   #29
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Installed a spare faded pepsi insert on the GMT and a riveted bracelet. More eye catching don't you think?




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