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Old 17 April 2008, 12:17 PM   #1
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Vintage GMT extreme makeover pics


Here are the pics of my vintage 1968 GMT after the RSC brought it back to life.
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Old 17 April 2008, 12:17 PM   #2
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Old 17 April 2008, 12:19 PM   #3
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They did awesome job enjoy your watch
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Old 17 April 2008, 12:25 PM   #4
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love it had one just like it, and am sad that I sold it 10 years ago for $1500.00 with box and papers!!
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Old 17 April 2008, 12:31 PM   #5
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Old 17 April 2008, 12:33 PM   #6
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Congrats, Tom. It looks stunning.
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Old 17 April 2008, 12:35 PM   #7
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Looks fantastic!! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 17 April 2008, 12:38 PM   #8
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Hey, thats one nice looking watch!
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Old 17 April 2008, 12:41 PM   #9
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Absolutely amazing!

They did a fantastic job of polishing the case. Only Rolex can do a job like that. The edges are all sharp, and the contours of the lugs are even and symmetrical. People not at RSC cannot do that as well.
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Old 17 April 2008, 12:42 PM   #10
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Fantastic job! It looks mint. They replaced the dial and hands. It looks great. I know that you said that the lume was falling off. You can't do much else with that. Wonderful watch.
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Old 17 April 2008, 12:50 PM   #11
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Great restoration job, then again, i'm not surprised, because it was done by the RSC.
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Old 17 April 2008, 01:23 PM   #12
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Is that an original spec dial but with Superluminova instead of tritium?
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Old 17 April 2008, 01:52 PM   #13
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where are the before pics?
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Old 17 April 2008, 05:09 PM   #14
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where are the before pics?
I believe he didn't take any.

That's a real beauty you have there.
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Old 17 April 2008, 05:13 PM   #15
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Fantastic job! It looks mint. They replaced the dial and hands. It looks great. I know that you said that the lume was falling off. You can't do much else with that. Wonderful watch.
Yes, and now the watch is functional!

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Old 17 April 2008, 09:23 PM   #16
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They did a great job. Congrats and here's to the next 5-7 years.
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Old 17 April 2008, 10:04 PM   #17
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Old 17 April 2008, 11:11 PM   #18
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Excellent vintage GMT
That would be a great watch to wear, very functional and with vintage charm.
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Old 17 April 2008, 11:24 PM   #19
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Wow!!! Awesome!!! Amazing!!! Unbelievable!!!...

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Old 17 April 2008, 11:53 PM   #20
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Nice!!

Good to know RSC will work on some vintage.
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Old 18 April 2008, 12:19 AM   #21
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Thanks, everyone!!

The watch is back where it belongs....on my wrist!
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Old 18 April 2008, 12:46 AM   #22
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Nice job, Very nice watch.
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Old 18 April 2008, 02:30 AM   #23
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Your GMT looks great! It must be a great feeling having a 40 year old Rolex on your wrist that looks BRAND NEW!!!
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Old 18 April 2008, 03:03 AM   #24
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Like new...what a beauty!
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Old 18 April 2008, 03:11 AM   #25
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wow those lug edges look sexy.
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Old 18 April 2008, 11:44 AM   #26
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Beautiful watch! Live long and prosper...!
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Old 30 April 2008, 07:22 PM   #27
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Great Job!!

My dad has the same watch, same year. I keep telling him 2 turn it over 2 a RSC because its beat up. Ill show him these pics 4 some conviction. Thanks!!
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Old 30 April 2008, 07:36 PM   #28
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it looks stunning!
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Old 30 April 2008, 07:50 PM   #29
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Wonderful job Tom. You just gotta love the finish work RSC does. Ready for another chapter in the adventures of the 1675!!
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Old 1 May 2008, 12:46 AM   #30
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Very nice.... Restored well.
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