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Old 28 November 2012, 10:01 AM   #1
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Inherited GMT Master

Hi All!

First time posting here - I recently inherited my grandfather's GMT Master, which I believe is from the mid 70s. I enjoy watches, but this is my first Rolex (my daily wearer is a Fortis Cosmonaut GMT)... anyway, just thought I'd share and see if anyone recognizes the model or has any useful resources (aside from yourselves!) to share.

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Old 28 November 2012, 10:13 AM   #2
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a great inheritance

looks like a 1675 GMT, do you know the first few digits of the serial #?
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Old 28 November 2012, 10:18 AM   #3
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Old 28 November 2012, 10:18 AM   #4
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I don't - a quick search seems to imply that i could find this between the lugs on the 6 side, yes? I'm revealing my naivete here, but is a special tool required to uncover this? :-)
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Old 28 November 2012, 10:24 AM   #5
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Congrats! Is that an all Gold model? 1675-8? Looks to be a put together of several different watches. The Hallmarks on the back of the case are hard to distinguish, but appear to be there. The dial and hands are off of a SS 1675 and the bracelet, well, I just don't know! Either way it was your grandfathers, so enjoy it.
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Old 28 November 2012, 10:24 AM   #6
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That is an awesome looking vintage GMT. Looks to be in pretty darn good shape for the age...Love the patina and the bracelet detailing...
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Old 28 November 2012, 10:26 AM   #7
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Old 28 November 2012, 10:28 AM   #8
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I don't - a quick search seems to imply that i could find this between the lugs on the 6 side, yes? I'm revealing my naivete here, but is a special tool required to uncover this? :-)
Where the holes are next to the bracelet, you need to push the springbars in and the bracelet will come off. You will need to push the bracelet down a bit so the spring bar does not just come back out when you push it in. The watch will have model number and serial at 6:00 & 12:00. Just don't post the entire serial number here. The first 4 digits will do.
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Old 28 November 2012, 10:35 AM   #9
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I don't - a quick search seems to imply that i could find this between the lugs on the 6 side, yes? I'm revealing my naivete here, but is a special tool required to uncover this? :-)
There is a tool you can get, but, I prefer just using a wooden toothpick. It is hard to damage anything with a toothpick.
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Old 28 November 2012, 10:36 AM   #10
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Congrats! Is that an all Gold model? 1675-8? Looks to be a put together of several different watches. The Hallmarks on the back of the case are hard to distinguish, but appear to be there. The dial and hands are off of a SS 1675 and the bracelet, well, I just don't know! Either way it was your grandfathers, so enjoy it.
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According to my dad, the watch is 'solid gold' (spinny bits aside, of course)... i've not heard that it was frankenstein'd at any point, but who knows?!
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Old 28 November 2012, 10:36 AM   #11
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Hey Lance,

Congratulations. That is a special watch to you, I also inherited my dad's GMTii and that will always be my most prized possession after always seeing him with his GMTii and knowing that it was his first luxury purchase he made after working so hard for so many years.

Cheers!!
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Old 28 November 2012, 10:38 AM   #12
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thanks for the tips!
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Old 28 November 2012, 10:40 AM   #13
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Great looking watch. Looks like a 1675 taking off the bracelet will give you the serial number and a quick google search of Rolex serial number dates will give you an approximate age of the watch. I would take it to Denny Godwin at National Fine Jewelers on Capital Blvd or Jeff Murphee at Baileys in Cameron Village to have it checked out as it may need a service and they can pressure test it for water resistance. Both are stand up guys and they will be honest with you as to it's service needs.
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Old 28 November 2012, 10:43 AM   #14
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Old 28 November 2012, 10:48 AM   #15
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Outstanding example of a classic wristwatch. Wow!
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Old 28 November 2012, 10:55 AM   #16
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Absolutely beautiful watch! Your grandfather clearly has fantastic taste! Big congrats to you. Enjoy it!
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Old 28 November 2012, 11:04 AM   #18
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According to my dad, the watch is 'solid gold' (spinny bits aside, of course)... i've not heard that it was frankenstein'd at any point, but who knows?!
I believe the era correct dial would be a black nipple dial (raised gold markers) and gold hands. The dial & hands may have had issues and your grandfather had it changed out for what is on there now. Many older Rolex's were "Frankened" together at times. No big deal, it's just the way things were done then. Nobody knew that these would be so collectable. Again, I am not trying to knock your watch, just giving you information on what you have.
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Old 28 November 2012, 11:04 AM   #19
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awesome inheritance very nice, can we see some photo of the clasp markings, to check out if the band is original, either way its nice, but we can probably tell you if the band is original also
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Old 28 November 2012, 11:06 AM   #20
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I truly believe that the greatest watches of all are those that our passed on down generations of family. Personally, I would keep it clean and oiled and wear it exactly as my grandfather wore it. - exactly what I did with my father's GMT 16753.
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Old 28 November 2012, 11:18 AM   #22
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Great looking watch. Looks like a 1675 taking off the bracelet will give you the serial number and a quick google search of Rolex serial number dates will give you an approximate age of the watch. I would take it to Denny Godwin at National Fine Jewelers on Capital Blvd or Jeff Murphee at Baileys in Cameron Village to have it checked out as it may need a service and they can pressure test it for water resistance. Both are stand up guys and they will be honest with you as to it's service needs.
Definitely see Jeff at Baileys. He is extremely knowledgeable and very good at his craft.
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Old 28 November 2012, 11:24 AM   #23
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I believe the era correct dial would be a black nipple dial (raised gold markers) and gold hands. The dial & hands may have had issues and your grandfather had it changed out for what is on there now. Many older Rolex's were "Frankened" together at times. No big deal, it's just the way things were done then. Nobody knew that these would be so collectable. Again, I am not trying to knock your watch, just giving you information on what you have.
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Interesting... I didn't take it as knocking - just providing useful information. Thanks!
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Old 28 November 2012, 11:25 AM   #24
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Definitely see Jeff at Baileys. He is extremely knowledgeable and very good at his craft.
Good advice - I'll definitely do this
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Old 28 November 2012, 11:28 AM   #25
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Very nice....enjoy.
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Old 28 November 2012, 11:44 AM   #26
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Old 28 November 2012, 12:15 PM   #28
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awesome inheritance very nice, can we see some photo of the clasp markings, to check out if the band is original, either way its nice, but we can probably tell you if the band is original also
Here are some more photos - an amazingly inept attempt at macro photography, i'm afraid...
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Old 28 November 2012, 03:32 PM   #29
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Looks 100% genuine to me. Also not bad pics at all :). Congrats on a Treasure -Ron
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