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ghfortu2 · 28 October 2018, 07:55 PM

Photos can be seen here

https://imgur.com/a/RNsFIej

My concerns are around the case. Is it polished beyond recognition or is it a fake?

ghfortu2 · 28 October 2018, 07:58 PM

Having a little trouble uploading photos from my phone

watchcrank · 28 October 2018, 11:26 PM

Looks like a 1.1 and that would match a Swiss only gilt dial. That case and case back look over polished to where it might not be able to be repaired. Would like a good scan of serial and model before assessing originality. Dial is toasty too. All depends on your need. Hands and insert are replacement. Looks like a 68' case back unless I read wrong and that is to late for case. Unless you can buy for parts value plus a big discount on case & case back I'd pass.

linesiders · 29 October 2018, 01:04 AM

At best, someone took a 1968 GMT and horribly tried to convert to a Pointed Crown Guard. Would like a clear photo of the engravings, both sides.

Also quite possibly fake, regardless it is ruined

springer · 29 October 2018, 03:45 AM

The serial number is 1972803 which should be a Mark I white-lettered dial.

The Mark I dial in the watch is either fake or artificially altered with the gilt-looking fonts.

28 October 2018, 07:55 PM	#1
ghfortu2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 13	Questions about originality on this 1675 Photos can be seen here https://imgur.com/a/RNsFIej My concerns are around the case. Is it polished beyond recognition or is it a fake?

29 October 2018, 01:04 AM	#4
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,503	At best, someone took a 1968 GMT and horribly tried to convert to a Pointed Crown Guard. Would like a clear photo of the engravings, both sides. Also quite possibly fake, regardless it is ruined __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

29 October 2018, 03:45 AM	#5
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	The serial number is 1972803 which should be a Mark I white-lettered dial. The Mark I dial in the watch is either fake or artificially altered with the gilt-looking fonts. Attached Images __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

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28 October 2018, 07:58 PM	#2
ghfortu2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 13	Having a little trouble uploading photos from my phone

28 October 2018, 11:26 PM	#3
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,664	Looks like a 1.1 and that would match a Swiss only gilt dial. That case and case back look over polished to where it might not be able to be repaired. Would like a good scan of serial and model before assessing originality. Dial is toasty too. All depends on your need. Hands and insert are replacement. Looks like a 68' case back unless I read wrong and that is to late for case. Unless you can buy for parts value plus a big discount on case & case back I'd pass.

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