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Quattro Libre · 16 December 2010, 07:04 AM

I was happily wasting time looking at watches on the interwebs the other day and came across this beauty and almost fell out of my chair:

Now what I'm wondering is this, were all 1675 GMTs regardless of whether they were stainless, two-tone or 18K considered 1675s? And if so, how rare are the 18K root beer examples? I realize this one is particularly rare on account of the dauphin hands but in general, are 18K root beer (or mocha) GMTs impossible to find?

What would one in this condition likely sell for? Can anyone offer suggestions on where one would even look for such a piece?

And finally, were any of the transitionals before the 16718 came along made in 18K?

I just can't get over how beautiful that watch is. I didn't even think I liked gold watches until I saw this.

Lamone · 16 December 2010, 07:41 AM

Gorgeous watch! this is one of the earliest GMT's without the crown guard with dauphin and small 24hr hands. It might even be a pre-1675, the 6542.
It is a "milk chocolate" dial not a root beer ;). They root beer dial comes later (mid/late 70's) and has a caramel/root beer colors to it.

Chocolate:

Root Beer:

Rickster · 16 December 2010, 11:11 AM

I just can't get over how beautiful that watch is. I didn't even think I liked gold watches until I saw this.

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I agree totally. Gold watches are just too much bling for me. This one is unreal.

Beaumont Miller II · 16 December 2010, 12:28 PM

I think Steve M. had one recently for sale.

alleycat20 · 17 December 2010, 05:46 AM

I have one chocolate and one rootbeer. I get prices all over the board as to value. they both have 1/2 gold jubilee braclets. I have never seen any one wearing either one of these models.

Warnsboy · 17 December 2010, 06:07 AM

WOW, I would agree with 6542 "chocolate"- in solid 18K I would expect a handsome price in that good of condition.

I would look to Steve M. or post a WTB on VRF.

Davvan · 17 December 2010, 06:23 AM

Quattro

PM sent

Quattro Libre · 18 December 2010, 03:01 AM

Thanks everyone. It looks like these are going to be around 10K+ for one in pristine condition. So that will safely make it a grail piece for me! But one day...

Submarino · 18 December 2010, 04:30 AM

Last time I saw one here in Chicago it was in perfect to mint condition with box and papers and they were asking $16K. It was a highly immaculate piece.

Michael M. · 18 December 2010, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

I think Steve M. had one recently for sale.

Yes, he did, I believe the asking price was 15k.

Cicindela · 18 December 2010, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickster

I just can't get over how beautiful that watch is. I didn't even think I liked gold watches until I saw this.

I agree totally. Gold watches are just too much bling for me. This one is unreal.

[/QUOTE]

It's those dam dauphine hands, they are mesmerizing. I love the early Thunderbirds for the same reason

Puffy · 18 December 2010, 09:14 PM

god that's stunning, absolutely stunning!

Prince · 18 December 2010, 10:29 PM

Chocolate - no. Rootbeer - YES!!!

16 December 2010, 07:04 AM	#1
Quattro Libre "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Edmonton Watch: CW2118 Posts: 38	I need a root beer lesson! I was happily wasting time looking at watches on the interwebs the other day and came across this beauty and almost fell out of my chair: Now what I'm wondering is this, were all 1675 GMTs regardless of whether they were stainless, two-tone or 18K considered 1675s? And if so, how rare are the 18K root beer examples? I realize this one is particularly rare on account of the dauphin hands but in general, are 18K root beer (or mocha) GMTs impossible to find? What would one in this condition likely sell for? Can anyone offer suggestions on where one would even look for such a piece? And finally, were any of the transitionals before the 16718 came along made in 18K? I just can't get over how beautiful that watch is. I didn't even think I liked gold watches until I saw this.

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18 December 2010, 04:30 AM	#9
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Last time I saw one here in Chicago it was in perfect to mint condition with box and papers and they were asking $16K. It was a highly immaculate piece. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

18 December 2010, 09:14 PM	#12
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	god that's stunning, absolutely stunning! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

18 December 2010, 10:29 PM	#13
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Chocolate - no. Rootbeer - YES!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

16 December 2010, 07:41 AM	#2
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Gorgeous watch! this is one of the earliest GMT's without the crown guard with dauphin and small 24hr hands. It might even be a pre-1675, the 6542. It is a "milk chocolate" dial not a root beer ;). They root beer dial comes later (mid/late 70's) and has a caramel/root beer colors to it. Chocolate: Root Beer:

16 December 2010, 11:11 AM	#3
Rickster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: London, Ont. Posts: 666	I just can't get over how beautiful that watch is. I didn't even think I liked gold watches until I saw this. [/QUOTE] I agree totally. Gold watches are just too much bling for me. This one is unreal.

16 December 2010, 12:28 PM	#4
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	I think Steve M. had one recently for sale.

17 December 2010, 05:46 AM	#5
alleycat20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: florida Posts: 35	I have one chocolate and one rootbeer. I get prices all over the board as to value. they both have 1/2 gold jubilee braclets. I have never seen any one wearing either one of these models.

17 December 2010, 06:07 AM	#6
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	WOW, I would agree with 6542 "chocolate"- in solid 18K I would expect a handsome price in that good of condition. I would look to Steve M. or post a WTB on VRF.

18 December 2010, 03:01 AM	#8
Quattro Libre "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Edmonton Watch: CW2118 Posts: 38	Thanks everyone. It looks like these are going to be around 10K+ for one in pristine condition. So that will safely make it a grail piece for me! But one day...

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