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jcgc50 · 10 August 2018, 10:14 AM

I'm new here. Have owned a GMT Master 1675 "Root Beer" since the early 80's.

I was looking in your reference section at the serial number information trying to get an idea of the date of manufacture. Is that number located on the movement? In my case what looks to be the serial number has the letter "D" at the beginning and I don't see any numbers starting that way.

J_1964 · 10 August 2018, 10:59 AM

The serial number is engraved on the case under the 6 O'Clock Bracelet End Link. So remove the bracelet from the 6 O'Clock side of the case and have a look.

The 1675 was introduced in 1959, and was produced until 1980. (Bob's Watches)

"D" Serial is 2005/2006.

NJRolexFan · 10 August 2018, 11:00 AM

According to this table D serial was from 2005...

https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-serial-numbers

NJRolexFan · 10 August 2018, 11:01 AM

And welcome to the forum! Great place to be!

Tools · 10 August 2018, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jcgc50

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I was looking in your reference section at the serial number information trying to get an idea of the date of manufacture. Is that number located on the movement? In my case what looks to be the serial number has the letter "D" at the beginning and I don't see any numbers starting that way.

Movements have their own unique serial numbers; do not confuse the two. Serial numbers on 5 digit models is on the case under the end-link.

jcgc50 · 10 August 2018, 02:34 PM

The last time it was serviced I asked them to take photos and the photo of the 6pm side is totally out of focus.

Thanks for the answers. I need to take the bracelet off that side. What springbar tool would you suggest?

roosvelt · 10 August 2018, 05:40 PM

My serti sub 5 digit has the serial number on the inside ring. Mine is from 2008 some of the last M which is mine and V 5 digit subs have the engraved ring right before the sub c came in.

Old Expat Beast · 10 August 2018, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jcgc50

The last time it was serviced I asked them to take photos and the photo of the 6pm side is totally out of focus.

Thanks for the answers. I need to take the bracelet off that side. What springbar tool would you suggest?

A wooden toothpick.

Andad · 10 August 2018, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

A wooden toothpick.

New or used Adam?

padi56 · 10 August 2018, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jcgc50

I'm new here. Have owned a GMT Master 1675 "Root Beer" since the early 80's.

I was looking in your reference section at the serial number information trying to get an idea of the date of manufacture. Is that number located on the movement? In my case what looks to be the serial number has the letter "D" at the beginning and I don't see any numbers starting that way.

Even if you take the bracelet off checking the serial number with any internet chart it will only give a approx date when the case was stamped and not when it was made.
1980 6434000
1981 6594XXX 6910000
1982 7129351 7437845
1983 7862000 8085072
1984 8338000
1985 8624000 8734XXX
1986 9290000 9824763
1987 9863279
1987 RXXXXXX
1988 LXXXXXX

Thuilln · 10 August 2018, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by roosvelt

My serti sub 5 digit has the serial number on the inside ring. Mine is from 2008 some of the last M which is mine and V 5 digit subs have the engraved ring right before the sub c came in.

Completely useless answer to the OP’s question.

jcgc50 · 11 August 2018, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Even if you take the bracelet off checking the serial number with any internet chart it will only give a approx date when the case was stamped and not when it was made.
1980 6434000
1981 6594XXX 6910000
1982 7129351 7437845
1983 7862000 8085072
1984 8338000
1985 8624000 8734XXX
1986 9290000 9824763
1987 9863279
1987 RXXXXXX
1988 LXXXXXX

I'm just curious about it. It was my understanding when I got it that it was purchased new around 1972. Approximate is OK.

fskywalker · 11 August 2018, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

A wooden toothpick.

That’s all you need on a Rolex with open springbar holes on the lugs!

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roosvelt · 11 August 2018, 08:23 PM

nick, yours is really totally useless to the op My post was just to address to some one stating all 5 digit serial numbers are between the lugs ! Just attempting to put some information out on this great forum. Who made you the judge on what's right or wrong on this Forum.

10 August 2018, 10:14 AM	#1
jcgc50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Jim Location: Florida Watch: GMT 1675 Root Beer Posts: 3	Serial Number I'm new here. Have owned a GMT Master 1675 "Root Beer" since the early 80's. I was looking in your reference section at the serial number information trying to get an idea of the date of manufacture. Is that number located on the movement? In my case what looks to be the serial number has the letter "D" at the beginning and I don't see any numbers starting that way.

10 August 2018, 10:59 AM	#2
J_1964 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Jim Location: NoCal USA Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,955	The serial number is engraved on the case under the 6 O'Clock Bracelet End Link. So remove the bracelet from the 6 O'Clock side of the case and have a look. The 1675 was introduced in 1959, and was produced until 1980. (Bob's Watches) "D" Serial is 2005/2006.

10 August 2018, 11:00 AM	#3
NJRolexFan 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 324	According to this table D serial was from 2005... https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-serial-numbers

10 August 2018, 11:01 AM	#4
NJRolexFan 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 324	And welcome to the forum! Great place to be!

10 August 2018, 02:34 PM	#6
jcgc50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Jim Location: Florida Watch: GMT 1675 Root Beer Posts: 3	The last time it was serviced I asked them to take photos and the photo of the 6pm side is totally out of focus. Thanks for the answers. I need to take the bracelet off that side. What springbar tool would you suggest?

10 August 2018, 05:40 PM	#7
roosvelt Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: achille Location: Grosse Pointe Mi. Watch: 16613 serti 18078 Posts: 446	My serti sub 5 digit has the serial number on the inside ring. Mine is from 2008 some of the last M which is mine and V 5 digit subs have the engraved ring right before the sub c came in.

11 August 2018, 08:23 PM	#14
roosvelt Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: achille Location: Grosse Pointe Mi. Watch: 16613 serti 18078 Posts: 446	nick, yours is really totally useless to the op My post was just to address to some one stating all 5 digit serial numbers are between the lugs ! Just attempting to put some information out on this great forum. Who made you the judge on what's right or wrong on this Forum.

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