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youenjoymyself · 30 August 2012, 04:00 AM

Hi All,

This post is redundant with one in the main Rolex section - so apologies for that but I figure the vintage experts are more easily found here.

I'm presently hunting down a vintage GMT 1675. I really wanted a matte dial with yellow / creamy markers and hands in addition to a highly faded bezel (either pepsi or black). Still hunting but am nervous about the cost / risks of importing the watch to Canada.

There is a second hand watch dealer I know that is not too far from where I live that has this (below) listed on its website. I called them and they claim it is all original and authentic Rolex. I am going in to see the piece tonight, however some things seem suspicious.

1) It doesn't really look like a gilt dial to me (the text looks fairly white and the face looks matte, but maybe not all gilts are glossy?).

2) The bezel is missing all the teeth - how on Earth could this be?

3) The price seems a bit too good for a gilt dial 1675. This place is somewhat reputable from people I know in the local jewellery business is not really the cheapest I've ever seen.

Any comments or suggestions for what to look for tonight would be much appreciated it.

Submarino · 30 August 2012, 04:03 AM

That's not a gilt dial, as pointed by you is missing the bezel teeth and the crown is too thick for a 1675. Looks like a franken watch!!! Better pictures or inspection in person will help you make a decision.

Lamone · 1 September 2012, 05:53 AM

Stay away from this franky. There's nothing gilt and kosher about this one.

Puffy · 1 September 2012, 06:09 AM

totally knackered... stay away

30 August 2012, 04:00 AM	#1
youenjoymyself "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Watch: SubC! Posts: 251	Vintage GMT 1675 - Advice? Hi All, This post is redundant with one in the main Rolex section - so apologies for that but I figure the vintage experts are more easily found here. I'm presently hunting down a vintage GMT 1675. I really wanted a matte dial with yellow / creamy markers and hands in addition to a highly faded bezel (either pepsi or black). Still hunting but am nervous about the cost / risks of importing the watch to Canada. There is a second hand watch dealer I know that is not too far from where I live that has this (below) listed on its website. I called them and they claim it is all original and authentic Rolex. I am going in to see the piece tonight, however some things seem suspicious. 1) It doesn't really look like a gilt dial to me (the text looks fairly white and the face looks matte, but maybe not all gilts are glossy?). 2) The bezel is missing all the teeth - how on Earth could this be? 3) The price seems a bit too good for a gilt dial 1675. This place is somewhat reputable from people I know in the local jewellery business is not really the cheapest I've ever seen. Any comments or suggestions for what to look for tonight would be much appreciated it. Attached Images

30 August 2012, 04:03 AM	#2
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	That's not a gilt dial, as pointed by you is missing the bezel teeth and the crown is too thick for a 1675. Looks like a franken watch!!! Better pictures or inspection in person will help you make a decision. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

1 September 2012, 06:09 AM	#4
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	totally knackered... stay away __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

1 September 2012, 05:53 AM	#3
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Stay away from this franky. There's nothing gilt and kosher about this one.

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