GMT 1675 24hr hand issue

[GMT993]

Firstly Hello everyone and thankyou for hours of very intresting and informative reading over the last few weeks.
I picked up on this forum to try and find some information on a problem I have with my 79 GMT Master 1675 Pepsi, (which i bought off my father some years ago now when he upgraded to a GMT Master2-sons rates of course!!) and have now become totally hooked on the vintage Rolex scene.
Even to the point of now looking to add a 70's Sub (hopefully a RED) and start a modest collection of Vintage sports watches! (dont tell the wife!)
The problem was not noticable at first but is with the 24hour hand being 1 hour fast on the bezel markings compared to the normal 12 hour hand. Is this a problem that can be sorted on a service (which as long as the watch has been in my family has not been done!) or is there something broken that will need parts replacement?
Also any advice on where in the UK is the best place to go for servicing and repair work of vintage Rolex's?
Thanks in advance for any reply's and I look foward to your comments if the picture uploads

[Assquatch]

I cant recommend anyone in the uk besides Rolex, but they will require service if it's never been done. The problem you describe would require the hands being removed and re-seated.

[mike]

Yeah,..as mentioned a service (which it should have )will take care of the problem.

I'm no help either in the UK.

[Andad]

Why not just set the 24 hour hand to where you want it?

[whiskyguy]

It looks to me like the last time the watch was serviced the hands were put on incorrectly

To repair this would not "require" a service to rectify.

[azguy]

please send it out for service after all those years it has to be pretty dry in there and I bet it isn't watertight anymore. The watch deserves a good quailty "spa" day

[GMT993]

Thanks guys!
So should I go with Rolex for a service or a recommended specialist?

[Jollyclub]

Russell Talerman in London is pretty highly regarded, if you want a UK based independant.

[swish77]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Why not just set the 24 hour hand to where you want it?

The 24-hour hand on the 1675 can't be moved independently. However, the bezel could always be rotated to take away the extra hour. Still, it's not right and I'd fix it if it were mine.

[Assquatch]

I was referring to Rolex requiring service. If it hasn't been serviced in a long time
Rolex will not reset the hands without servicing it.

[lupus]

simple thing, have it done by an independent.