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lucanus · 7 April 2023, 01:02 AM

I posted this watch on the facebook group and received some welcome advice but more feedback is never bad when it comes to these kinds of purchases!

The watch in question is marketed as a 1965 1675. SN is 11XXXXX, and has papers with matching SN.

It contains 1565 cal movement (stamped 1560). Caseback appears to be 63 which seems fine.

Dial is a MkVI tritium dial with presumably hands swapped at same time. Bezel as well though I'd welcome more feedback on the insert.

the seller states the bracelet is a later 70s model.

I've wanted a 1675 since getting into watches and this is the first one i've found that ticks the boxes for me in terms of being within what I want to spend, and having some service parts meaning I can wear it daily and not stick it in a safe forever.

TimeToGo · 7 April 2023, 03:04 AM

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Looks like a lot of new parts on a vintage watch.
It is not a Mk6 but a service tritium dial. Honestly, I do not think it makes a difference on that watch..

See here:

https://gmtforum.com/viewtopic.php?f...82acf48ee45b7b

TuRo · 7 April 2023, 03:41 AM

Check the hands perhaps... as HR hand has no oxidation whatsoever and as such both might be Luminova service not tritium.

Quick under U.V. or L.E.D and up your jumper test will tell.

It as a USA 'coffee bean' Jubillee bracelet btw....but the very poor photo no 133 is usually earlier style stamp though, but I'm no expert on USA bracelets and the photo might not be linked as next but 3 (no 136) is an Arabic dialled small block Tudor ref 79260 !!

springer · 7 April 2023, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TuRo

Check the hands perhaps... as HR hand has no oxidation whatsoever and as such both might be Luminova service not tritium.

Quick under U.V. or L.E.D and up your jumper test will tell.

It as a USA 'coffee bean' Jubillee bracelet btw....but the very poor photo no 133 is usually earlier style stamp though, but I'm no expert on USA bracelets and the photo might not be linked as next but 3 (no 136) is an Arabic dialled small block Tudor ref 79260 !!

"Coffee bean?" Never heard that description before to describe the oval link.

springer · 7 April 2023, 11:54 AM

Enjoy the GMT 1675 and congratulations on your purchase. I have one myself and find them a worthy vintage model to own!

TuRo · 7 April 2023, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by springer

"Coffee bean?" Never heard that description before to describe the oval link.

Quite common description in EU I'd say.

https://www.tswisst.de/archiv/coffee...usa-schliesse/

https://bulangandsons.eu/products/ro...ial-1603-w1411

https://www.fratellowatches.com/new-...s-beware/#gref

lucanus · 7 April 2023, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by springer

Enjoy the GMT 1675 and congratulations on your purchase. I have one myself and find them a worthy vintage model to own!

I haven't purchased yet, I'm trying to guage whether this is a good buy for the price, which is around £15k ($18.7k)

TimeToGo · 7 April 2023, 08:51 PM

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That's an easy pass..

southtexas · 8 April 2023, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TuRo

Quite common description in EU I'd say.

https://www.tswisst.de/archiv/coffee...usa-schliesse/

https://bulangandsons.eu/products/ro...ial-1603-w1411

https://www.fratellowatches.com/new-...s-beware/#gref

They spelled “oval link” wrong ;)

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springer · 8 April 2023, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by lucanus

I haven't purchased yet, I'm trying to guage whether this is a good buy for the price, which is around £15k ($18.7k)

I will second TimeToGo's opinion.Way too much for my liking. For $18,700 in the USA, you should be able to find a very nice 1675 that isn't full of service parts. Keep searching.

lucanus · 8 April 2023, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by springer

I will second TimeToGo's opinion.Way too much for my liking. For $18,700 in the USA, you should be able to find a very nice 1675 that isn't full of service parts. Keep searching.

Sadly this is quite competitivly priced for a 1975 with papers in the UK!

Goochy · 8 April 2023, 09:03 PM

Do you have photos of the engravings? Absolutely zero case wear from the bracelet looks odd.

lucanus · 8 April 2023, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Goochy

Do you have photos of the engravings? Absolutely zero case wear from the bracelet looks odd.

Tom1675 · 11 April 2023, 02:47 AM

This has to be a pass even with a UK premium. There has to be a more honest example for that price.

lucanus · 11 April 2023, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom1675

This has to be a pass even with a UK premium. There has to be a more honest example for that price.

Thanks for your thoughts. Seems like it is back to searching for me!

7 April 2023, 01:02 AM	#1
lucanus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Bath, UK Posts: 20	Thoughts on this 1675 I posted this watch on the facebook group and received some welcome advice but more feedback is never bad when it comes to these kinds of purchases! The watch in question is marketed as a 1965 1675. SN is 11XXXXX, and has papers with matching SN. It contains 1565 cal movement (stamped 1560). Caseback appears to be 63 which seems fine. Dial is a MkVI tritium dial with presumably hands swapped at same time. Bezel as well though I'd welcome more feedback on the insert. the seller states the bracelet is a later 70s model. I've wanted a 1675 since getting into watches and this is the first one i've found that ticks the boxes for me in terms of being within what I want to spend, and having some service parts meaning I can wear it daily and not stick it in a safe forever.

7 April 2023, 03:41 AM	#3
TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,832	Check the hands perhaps... as HR hand has no oxidation whatsoever and as such both might be Luminova service not tritium. Quick under U.V. or L.E.D and up your jumper test will tell. It as a USA 'coffee bean' Jubillee bracelet btw....but the very poor photo no 133 is usually earlier style stamp though, but I'm no expert on USA bracelets and the photo might not be linked as next but 3 (no 136) is an Arabic dialled small block Tudor ref 79260 !! __________________ Thieves and fools and long travelled soldiers, A candid light exposes their homes. Human falter, people bellowed from their homes. And houses, there's fools and long reigning pharaohs. IT BITES - Yellow Christian

7 April 2023, 11:54 AM	#5
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Enjoy the GMT 1675 and congratulations on your purchase. I have one myself and find them a worthy vintage model to own! __________________ 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.

7 April 2023, 03:04 AM	#2
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,735	. Looks like a lot of new parts on a vintage watch. It is not a Mk6 but a service tritium dial. Honestly, I do not think it makes a difference on that watch.. See here: https://gmtforum.com/viewtopic.php?f...82acf48ee45b7b

7 April 2023, 08:51 PM	#8
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,735	. That's an easy pass..

8 April 2023, 09:03 PM	#12
Goochy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK Watch: 6263, 1019, DSSD. Posts: 155	Do you have photos of the engravings? Absolutely zero case wear from the bracelet looks odd.

11 April 2023, 02:47 AM	#14
Tom1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,187	This has to be a pass even with a UK premium. There has to be a more honest example for that price.

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