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12 February 2014, 01:32 PM | #1 |
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Confusing GMT Master 1959 Superlative 1675?
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My friend recently inherited this GMT Master which has been waiting 30 years in a safe. Serial number (1018xxx) puts it at a 1959 according to the various charts. The case says 1675. Plexi. Small GMT hand. Superlative dial. Can anyone help me tell him what he has? Any help would be appreciated. |
12 February 2014, 02:29 PM | #2 |
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It looks like a very nice gilt underline dial 1675, probably from 1963-64 or so (by the dating charts I use most often). It is the last dial variation before tritium began to be noted on the dial below 6:00 (SWISS only here), just after the chapter ring dial. Very nice to have original dial and hands. It also looks like it might have a pointed crown guard case. The insert is newer, but all-in-all very desirable.
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13 February 2014, 02:10 AM | #3 |
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Our chart would put it at ~1964, as above. This one should have a date stamp inside the case-back to confirm.
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13 February 2014, 02:30 AM | #4 |
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I'd say early 60s too. Appears to me to have pointed crown guards. Could be a very nice find methinks......
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13 February 2014, 02:44 AM | #5 |
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I like it! Early 60's and great patina. Good inheritance piece.
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gorgeous piece thats a fact.
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13 February 2014, 03:27 AM | #7 |
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Great GMT
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13 February 2014, 05:35 AM | #8 |
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No more offers to buy please. This is a family heirloom. He has no interest in selling
Thanks for the responses about the watch. |
13 February 2014, 05:37 AM | #9 |
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We are a predictable bunch...He Hee Heeee
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13 February 2014, 06:03 AM | #10 |
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My thoughts exactly... ;)
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13 February 2014, 06:13 AM | #11 |
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very nice - I think perhaps the bezel insert was changed at some point before it went in the safe for 30 years
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13 February 2014, 07:51 AM | #12 |
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Sweet family heirloom. Congrats
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13 February 2014, 07:51 AM | #13 |
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Nothing has been done to it since it has emerged. I advised him to have it serviced but not polished. He ordered a nato and new spring bars and plans to wear it.
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13 February 2014, 01:18 PM | #14 |
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Bezel insert looks original to me.
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Beautiful piece.
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It might look very nice on one of Jed's brown shell cordovan straps as well.
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14 February 2014, 03:32 AM | #17 |
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Stunning GMT, however, it is from around '63/'64.
Your friend has a very nice watch. |
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