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lis · 28 January 2015, 07:03 AM

Last week TRF was a great help in reviewing a brown bezel insert 16753. In the end I have passed on it - price, as many notes, was high and I thought the bling factor might be much for me. Plus I really want the pepsi 1675 so maybe that should be first.

I found this 1675 at a jeweler - it has service papers but no other info. Seems to me hands replaced (which is ok with me as I like the clean look) and otherwise watch looks like it needs a good cleaning or polish? Seller asking around $7k. I would only buy if I could bring price down. He doesn't know how to open it so deal is I could return it if once opened things didn't look right. How do things look on the other side? Serial number of 5.5 million puts it around 1978. The 6 and 9 on wheel date are open.

lis · 28 January 2015, 07:04 AM

Model number

lis · 28 January 2015, 07:04 AM

This one from the side - bracelet is jubilee marked 55

lis · 28 January 2015, 07:05 AM

Hopefully this gives an idea....

Vincent65 · 28 January 2015, 07:07 AM

Looks like a very nice example to me - lovely dial and insert. Yes, later hands, but still looks good. Case is pretty strong. At $7K so is the price, though.

springer · 28 January 2015, 07:12 AM

The bezel insert looks like an original red back, dial is nice as well as the case. Hands can be changed if they are luminova. Factor about $850 for a bracelet. If the price isn't to your liking, keep shopping.

Good luck.

omitohud · 28 January 2015, 07:12 AM

Agree with vincent. See if u can negotiate down the price. Good luck.

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sennheiserz · 28 January 2015, 09:32 AM

I'm also on the hunt right now for a 1675 and see pieces like this, great dial/bezel but new hands in the 4500-6000 territory a lot. I would be a buyer of something like this closer to $5500, seeing as there is no bracelet and newer hands. $7k can get you all original with a bracelet. Look around Watchrecon, ebay, chrono24 and HQ Milton, there are better deals to be had, but if he doesn't know what he's selling really, I would stand firm no higher than $6k.

omitohud · 28 January 2015, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by lis

This one from the side - bracelet is jubilee marked 55

It does come with jubilee bracelet.

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pyac76 · 28 January 2015, 09:37 AM

$7K seems high. HQMilton has a '79 1675 for $5800. You might want to check it out.

springer · 28 January 2015, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by sennheiserz

I'm also on the hunt right now for a 1675 and see pieces like this, great dial/bezel but new hands in the 4500-6000 territory a lot. I would be a buyer of something like this closer to $5500, seeing as there is no bracelet and newer hands. $7k can get you all original with a bracelet. Look around Watchrecon, ebay, chrono24 and HQ Milton, there are better deals to be had, but if he doesn't know what he's selling really, I would stand firm no higher than $6k.

Dave, quick question regarding your response. It seems that, according to you, that there are several GMT 1675s for $1500-$2000 less that the one depicted here for sale from vintage dealers, ebay etc. If so, why are you still on the hunt...I'm confused. I would like to purchase some GMTs in the condition of this watch for $5000-$5500. Thanks.

oldLeatherNeck · 28 January 2015, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

Dave, quick question regarding your response. It seems that, according to you, that there are several GMT 1675s for $1500-$2000 less that the one depicted here for sale from vintage dealers, ebay etc. If so, why are you still on the hunt...I'm confused. I would like to purchase some GMTs in the condition of this watch for $5000-$5500. Thanks.

Some of us can dream

nsumner · 28 January 2015, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

Dave, quick question regarding your response. It seems that, according to you, that there are several GMT 1675s for $1500-$2000 less that the one depicted here for sale from vintage dealers, ebay etc. If so, why are you still on the hunt...I'm confused. I would like to purchase some GMTs in the condition of this watch for $5000-$5500. Thanks.

Yeah, I hear this all the time. Where are all of these good condition GMTs for 5k?
If they're out there,I'm not seeing them. Not in the last year or so at least.

I'm of the opinion that the right example has to be paid for. The watch the op posted looks nice and the price isn't out of line with current GMT pricing trends.

The_Walrus · 28 January 2015, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by springer

The bezel insert looks like an original red back, dial is nice as well as the case. Hands can be changed if they are luminova. Factor about $850 for a bracelet. If the price isn't to your liking, keep shopping.

Good luck.

Hi John,
Sorry to get off the topic.
Is a blue back insert still genuine? I've seen quite a few up for sale.
Thanks

Vincent65 · 28 January 2015, 04:51 PM

Rolex also produced blue-back inserts for 1675/0, but later than the red-backed ones.

The_Walrus · 28 January 2015, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Vincent65

Rolex also produced blue-back inserts for 1675/0, but later than the red-backed ones.

Thanks again Karl

Vincent65 · 28 January 2015, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Walrus

Thanks again Karl

watchcrank · 29 January 2015, 12:39 AM

Looks like a decent example.

PoderEsBueno · 29 January 2015, 03:26 AM

Looks nice

28 January 2015, 07:03 AM	#1
lis "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: East Coast Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 154	All eyes welcome to help me with this pepsi 1675 Last week TRF was a great help in reviewing a brown bezel insert 16753. In the end I have passed on it - price, as many notes, was high and I thought the bling factor might be much for me. Plus I really want the pepsi 1675 so maybe that should be first. I found this 1675 at a jeweler - it has service papers but no other info. Seems to me hands replaced (which is ok with me as I like the clean look) and otherwise watch looks like it needs a good cleaning or polish? Seller asking around $7k. I would only buy if I could bring price down. He doesn't know how to open it so deal is I could return it if once opened things didn't look right. How do things look on the other side? Serial number of 5.5 million puts it around 1978. The 6 and 9 on wheel date are open. Attached Images

28 January 2015, 07:04 AM	#2
lis "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: East Coast Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 154	More photos Model number Attached Images

28 January 2015, 07:04 AM	#3
lis "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: East Coast Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 154	Another shot This one from the side - bracelet is jubilee marked 55 Attached Images

28 January 2015, 07:05 AM	#4
lis "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: East Coast Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 154	And another Hopefully this gives an idea.... Attached Images

28 January 2015, 07:12 AM	#6
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	The bezel insert looks like an original red back, dial is nice as well as the case. Hands can be changed if they are luminova. Factor about $850 for a bracelet. If the price isn't to your liking, keep shopping. Good luck. __________________ 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.

28 January 2015, 07:07 AM	#5
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Looks like a very nice example to me - lovely dial and insert. Yes, later hands, but still looks good. Case is pretty strong. At $7K so is the price, though.

28 January 2015, 07:12 AM	#7
omitohud "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: los Angeles Posts: 2,051	Agree with vincent. See if u can negotiate down the price. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 January 2015, 09:32 AM	#8
sennheiserz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Dave Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: ♛ + Ω + Posts: 601	I'm also on the hunt right now for a 1675 and see pieces like this, great dial/bezel but new hands in the 4500-6000 territory a lot. I would be a buyer of something like this closer to $5500, seeing as there is no bracelet and newer hands. $7k can get you all original with a bracelet. Look around Watchrecon, ebay, chrono24 and HQ Milton, there are better deals to be had, but if he doesn't know what he's selling really, I would stand firm no higher than $6k. __________________ My Watch Blog - http://www.wristtimes.com Collection: Rolex Sub NDc 114060 \| Omega SMP 861 \| Apple Watch SS

28 January 2015, 09:37 AM	#10
pyac76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Upstate New York Watch: 5513 Posts: 81	$7K seems high. HQMilton has a '79 1675 for $5800. You might want to check it out.

28 January 2015, 04:51 PM	#15
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Rolex also produced blue-back inserts for 1675/0, but later than the red-backed ones.

29 January 2015, 12:39 AM	#18
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,664	Looks like a decent example.

29 January 2015, 03:26 AM	#19
PoderEsBueno "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: peb Location: Istanbul Posts: 3,145	Looks nice __________________ Instagram• ~ poderes.bueno

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