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12 September 2012, 05:28 AM | #1 |
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Vintage GMT - 2.1M serial but papers say purchased years later
Does this seem unusual? I recently purchased a 2.1M serial GMT 1675 (charts online date it to 1967 production year) but the (sparse) papers it came with state that the watch was sold in 1974.
The serial number on the papers match the watch but seven years seems an awfully long time for the watch to be sitting around unsold. Maybe I'm just reading into things way too much... Here's the watch below. I'm already aware of the 'superlative' text issue which doesn't bother me too much. I can tell the date wheel was replaced at some point because of the closed 6's and 9's. I pray, however, that the hands and face are original and have not been re-lumed. The crown is admittedly not as tight as I would like and the bezel is very tight and tough to turn. I want to source a nicely faded pepsi bezel and I have a 9135 bracelet to put it on but need it sized. I hope nobody gives me a case of buyer's remorse now! |
12 September 2012, 05:41 AM | #2 |
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don't know much to be able to answer your questions. I am in the market for a similar GMT.
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12 September 2012, 05:58 AM | #3 |
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nice watch. what is the superlative matter you mention? my 1972 1675 has the same printing ont he dial.
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12 September 2012, 06:05 AM | #4 |
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May be it is the photo that distorts, but it seems that the date window ( cyclops ) is not aligned.
Also from the photo it seems that the dial is relumed, looks very white for that age, but with this size ( and clarity ) photo, not many, at least me me can tell more. What I can tell is ENJOYYYYYYY If possible, give more photos from different angles.
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12 September 2012, 06:24 AM | #6 |
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Looks good.
I have also leather straps on my GMT ( brown, black, blue ) + Oyster + Jubille. I cannot access my photos now.
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12 September 2012, 06:47 AM | #7 |
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Nice grab, looks excellent, enjoy!
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12 September 2012, 06:06 AM | #8 |
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You probably can't see it well but part of the 'T' and 'I' in "Superlative" are missing or rubbed off. Either a QC defect or damage during a service in my opinion.
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12 September 2012, 07:46 AM | #9 |
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The hands look original to me based on the small bits of corrosion that is visible. Seven years is late for a warranty paper to be dated, but it is hard to judge without seeing it.
What type of box did it come with and what type of warranty paper or warranty booklet? Did you receive other accessories with the watch? I'd like to see photos of them if possible.
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12 September 2012, 08:59 AM | #10 |
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Very Nice! I have a 16753 with S/N dating to late 1979 / early 1980, with papers indicating that it was sold in Aug 1982....
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12 September 2012, 09:39 AM | #11 |
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I have seen watches sold up to 10 years after the date of production. It is rare but it happened. The most important thing is to check serial numbers and legit papers
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There is an anomoly in the Internet charts around.. a 1967 serial number base is around 1.5mil. Then there is a known 1968 data point at 2.4mil, then 1969 goes back to 2.0mil.. So, your serial could be more into the 70's, which is within the range of serial spreads (1 to 4 years). Look inside the caseback and you should find a stamped date which is a better indicator than just looking at the serial.. Enjoy it and don't fret over research charts that are only there if you do not have any data, not if you do have papers or other evidence showing provenance..
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Dial looks good, correct mk1 for that serial range. |
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12 September 2012, 06:18 PM | #14 |
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I just picked up a 5.6 serial (so dating 1978) which was sold in 1986....
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12 September 2012, 06:57 PM | #15 |
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many watches have sat in ADs all over the world, for many years, before being sold.
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12 September 2012, 11:52 PM | #16 |
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Thanks for everyone's answers! The seller said it was a '68 so that sounds reasonable.
It didn't come with lots of papers - just the Rolex wallet with one of the registration papers (with serial number on it), the original purchase receipt, import documents and last service documents. Hearing that the face, hands, etc. look good helps me sleep at night! God knows it would be impossible to buy one of these old things without the helpful and knowledgeable people on these forums. Cheers! |
13 September 2012, 09:46 AM | #17 |
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Quite common to see watches sold years after they were made. I've seen Mk4 red subs first sold in the mid 70's. DRSD's are all over the place too due to out of sync serial # runs.
In your example, 7 years is quite a stretch but entirely plausible.
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