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flyinghell34 · 23 September 2013, 01:34 AM

Good morning Rolex forum....

I have recently had a strong appetite for acquiring a 1675 Pepsi GMT. After joining your great forum here I have learned a lot and really have enjoyed the wealth of information you all are willing to provide to us newbies.

The quick background....

Being a vintage Spedmaster guy I feel comfortable buying in the vintage Speedmaster world but this vintage Rolex world is throwing me for a loop so I'm seeking just a bit of advice.

After settling on wanting a very nice condition 1675 Pepsi I religiously check the sales forums daily. Some look great and some look not so hot. Just like the Speedmster 321 I don't want to get myself into trouble purchasing a 45+ year old 1675 and get tied up in extensive service costs to bring it up to speed and paying too much for a not so original GMT.

On a whim I stopped my favorite watchmaker to discuss my desire for a 1675 and the possibility of settling for a 16750 to ease my future service concerns. Don't misunderstand me I'm all about proper service to keep a watch running strong but just like the Speedmaster 321 parts get tight and the service costs can quickly rise. From my reading the same could also happen with the 1675 thus my desire for a nice condition one with good service history.

My 60+ year old watch maker told me that he was getting older and looking to tie up a few things when he said that he had a new condition 1675 Pepsi GMT in his safe at home that he has had there unused for 35+ years. While I have not seen the watch he says it was worn by him on and off for a few years when he was part owner of a Rolex dealer. According to him the watch is in new condition, unpolished, 100% original parts inside and out on an Oyster bracelet in same condition. He takes it out every few weeks, along with a vintage Explorer, and winds it up to keep the oils moving and it is operating flawlessly.

He has told me that "he can't take it with him," so if I was interested I could purchase it from him. He has offered to give it a good check, make sure it is operating properly, and sealed properly. He is a good decent man and stands behind his work and will also extend a 2 year guarantee on it.

I have one pictures to share and I know the serial # is 19592XX. He thinks it is from 1966-68 but hasn't confirmed the SN#.

I'm going to take a look at it this week and most likely buy it and call this quest done.

Any thoughts on this?

23 September 2013, 01:34 AM	#1
flyinghell34 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Napoli Posts: 323	My watchmaker "You can't take it with you Rolex 1675" sale??? Good morning Rolex forum.... I have recently had a strong appetite for acquiring a 1675 Pepsi GMT. After joining your great forum here I have learned a lot and really have enjoyed the wealth of information you all are willing to provide to us newbies. The quick background.... Being a vintage Spedmaster guy I feel comfortable buying in the vintage Speedmaster world but this vintage Rolex world is throwing me for a loop so I'm seeking just a bit of advice. After settling on wanting a very nice condition 1675 Pepsi I religiously check the sales forums daily. Some look great and some look not so hot. Just like the Speedmster 321 I don't want to get myself into trouble purchasing a 45+ year old 1675 and get tied up in extensive service costs to bring it up to speed and paying too much for a not so original GMT. On a whim I stopped my favorite watchmaker to discuss my desire for a 1675 and the possibility of settling for a 16750 to ease my future service concerns. Don't misunderstand me I'm all about proper service to keep a watch running strong but just like the Speedmaster 321 parts get tight and the service costs can quickly rise. From my reading the same could also happen with the 1675 thus my desire for a nice condition one with good service history. My 60+ year old watch maker told me that he was getting older and looking to tie up a few things when he said that he had a new condition 1675 Pepsi GMT in his safe at home that he has had there unused for 35+ years. While I have not seen the watch he says it was worn by him on and off for a few years when he was part owner of a Rolex dealer. According to him the watch is in new condition, unpolished, 100% original parts inside and out on an Oyster bracelet in same condition. He takes it out every few weeks, along with a vintage Explorer, and winds it up to keep the oils moving and it is operating flawlessly. He has told me that "he can't take it with him," so if I was interested I could purchase it from him. He has offered to give it a good check, make sure it is operating properly, and sealed properly. He is a good decent man and stands behind his work and will also extend a 2 year guarantee on it. I have one pictures to share and I know the serial # is 19592XX. He thinks it is from 1966-68 but hasn't confirmed the SN#. I'm going to take a look at it this week and most likely buy it and call this quest done. Any thoughts on this?

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