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BLSampson · 25 August 2007, 12:42 PM

Just ending a week's vacation in San Francisco. Between sight seeing, I was adamant about getting a jubilee bracelet for my 2 year old GMT II. No AD could help. I took it to the RSC in San Francicso. They tried to put one on but finally said no jubilee bracelet would fit my GMT. By the way, these people are really friendly and helpful. They were so easy to talk with and they bent over backwards to try to help me. So no jubilee. A few days later I wandered into a watch maker and looked at his vintage 1675's. Long story short, I bought one at a decent price...with jubilee bracelet. I then took it to the RSC. They found a few things that needed correcting, so I am having those fixed and completely serviced. At the end of the day, or in 2-3 weeks when they send me the 1675, I will have a 40 year old vintage GMT Pepsi that looks new. They are keeping it as authentic as possible and stated they had some hands that were in better shape than mine (same vintage) and they'd throw those in.

Price wise, I'll have $3800 in it total. Not a great feat, but cheaper than some on the Internet and it will be Rolex certified.
PS-My wife supported this decision and she wants to get me some more vintage Rolex's later. Man, I'm going to have to keep her. I know....pics!

Gaijin · 25 August 2007, 12:46 PM

Nicely done! Pics when you get it back?

colemanitis · 25 August 2007, 12:48 PM

Great find! You can't go wrong with a vintage GMT! Mike will be proud!

mike · 25 August 2007, 12:56 PM

Sweet!! Congrats on the 1675! What a great watch.

Which RSC is it going to? Make sure you post LOTS of pics when it gets back!!

Tools · 25 August 2007, 02:10 PM

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Bama · 25 August 2007, 02:25 PM

That's great Bryan. I can't wait to see the pics of that fantastic watch when you get it back. Congrats.

Flyjet601 · 25 August 2007, 02:27 PM

Wow a 1675.......I'm jealous

Please post pics when you get it back.

BLSampson · 25 August 2007, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Sweet!! Congrats on the 1675! What a great watch.

Which RSC is it going to? Make sure you post LOTS of pics when it gets back!!

There is an RSC in San Francisco that I found. Very nice people. I am fortunate to have found that 1675.

SPACE-DWELLER · 25 August 2007, 06:10 PM

Congrats!

I am looking forward to seeing the pics!

BiG JeEzY · 25 August 2007, 06:19 PM

Congratulations!!

I really hope you enjoyed your stay here in San Francisco! Its a really beautiful place isnt it? I always enjoyed living here and see it as a blessing.

San Francisco is one of the most expensive places to live in the entire country. But with what the city has to offer, I think its well worth it.

frostie · 25 August 2007, 07:10 PM

Congrats but where are the pics? Wear the watch in good health

Robb · 25 August 2007, 10:16 PM

Congrats!

Lol-x · 25 August 2007, 10:35 PM

The 1675 is a winner, so that makes you one too, congrats

And your wife wants you to get more vintage, what's the go there?

Dan Pierce · 25 August 2007, 11:10 PM

Good for you Bryan!

The 1675 is a classic. Besides the looking great you'll find the jubilee very comfortable.

We need pics asap please.
dP

BLSampson · 26 August 2007, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

The 1675 is a winner, so that makes you one too, congrats

And your wife wants you to get more vintage, what's the go there?

She likes old things. I think that's why she married me

roadcarver · 26 August 2007, 01:22 AM

Congrats... wear it in good health!

25 August 2007, 12:42 PM	#1
BLSampson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bryan Location: Kansas City, MO Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 930	Just bought a 1675 GMT Pepsi Just ending a week's vacation in San Francisco. Between sight seeing, I was adamant about getting a jubilee bracelet for my 2 year old GMT II. No AD could help. I took it to the RSC in San Francicso. They tried to put one on but finally said no jubilee bracelet would fit my GMT. By the way, these people are really friendly and helpful. They were so easy to talk with and they bent over backwards to try to help me. So no jubilee. A few days later I wandered into a watch maker and looked at his vintage 1675's. Long story short, I bought one at a decent price...with jubilee bracelet. I then took it to the RSC. They found a few things that needed correcting, so I am having those fixed and completely serviced. At the end of the day, or in 2-3 weeks when they send me the 1675, I will have a 40 year old vintage GMT Pepsi that looks new. They are keeping it as authentic as possible and stated they had some hands that were in better shape than mine (same vintage) and they'd throw those in. Price wise, I'll have $3800 in it total. Not a great feat, but cheaper than some on the Internet and it will be Rolex certified. PS-My wife supported this decision and she wants to get me some more vintage Rolex's later. Man, I'm going to have to keep her. I know....pics! __________________ Yoboman "People sleep safely in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."

25 August 2007, 12:48 PM	#3
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Great find! You can't go wrong with a vintage GMT! Mike will be proud! __________________ Member #471

25 August 2007, 02:27 PM	#7
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Wow a 1675.......I'm jealous Please post pics when you get it back. __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

25 August 2007, 06:10 PM	#9
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Congrats! I am looking forward to seeing the pics! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

25 August 2007, 06:19 PM	#10
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Congratulations!! I really hope you enjoyed your stay here in San Francisco! Its a really beautiful place isnt it? I always enjoyed living here and see it as a blessing. San Francisco is one of the most expensive places to live in the entire country. But with what the city has to offer, I think its well worth it. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

25 August 2007, 12:46 PM	#2
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Nicely done! Pics when you get it back?

25 August 2007, 12:56 PM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Sweet!! Congrats on the 1675! What a great watch. Which RSC is it going to? Make sure you post LOTS of pics when it gets back!!

25 August 2007, 02:10 PM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	;

25 August 2007, 02:25 PM	#6
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	That's great Bryan. I can't wait to see the pics of that fantastic watch when you get it back. Congrats.

25 August 2007, 07:10 PM	#11
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Congrats but where are the pics? Wear the watch in good health

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25 August 2007, 10:35 PM	#13
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	The 1675 is a winner, so that makes you one too, congrats And your wife wants you to get more vintage, what's the go there?

25 August 2007, 11:10 PM	#14
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Good for you Bryan! The 1675 is a classic. Besides the looking great you'll find the jubilee very comfortable. We need pics asap please. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

26 August 2007, 01:22 AM	#16
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Congrats... wear it in good health! __________________ I'm just a cook...

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