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arnaudC4S · 29 December 2013, 08:25 AM

Good afternoon,

I am new to this forum and very impressed by the quality on the information found here and how enthousiastic people are !

I am starting to collect vintage rolex (see some pictures below) and I'm targeting a 1675. I've found the following one which has pro and cons
Pro :
- the case seems to have not been to much polished
- the patina of the dial looks nice
- the faded insert is original

Cons:
- the serial number indicates that the watch has been produced in 1966 BUT the dial seems to have been replaced (mark X / late 70's dial according to another thread). It's seem however that this is not a replacement dial
- the watch is expensive (around 9000usd) relative to what I've seen on some specialized market places.

What is your opinion?
Would you go for it despite the non matching dial ?

Thanks in advance for your inputs !

Some pictures I have taken

Others

Tools · 29 December 2013, 08:36 AM

It's a great looking watch but replacing the dial and hands does not increase it's value above that of original parts..

CrownMe · 29 December 2013, 08:39 AM

$9000 seems WAY to expensive. I could see if it was a gilt dial but its not.

marcello pisani · 29 December 2013, 08:39 AM

-- which is the case number ??
-- where are the pics of :
1) movement
2) inside of the back
3) case and reference numbers between the lugs

SLS · 29 December 2013, 09:03 AM

Could it be a replacement luminova dial & hands marked "Swiss T < 25"....the plots seem really white

TimeToGo · 29 December 2013, 09:11 AM

Great to see the pics! Thanks for posting!

$9k is way too high.

Stick around the forum and learn a little about the model(s).

You are doing the right thing about asking "before" you purchase!

linesiders · 29 December 2013, 09:17 AM

9K would be too high even if it had the right dial and original hands. Gorgeous insert.

springer · 29 December 2013, 10:23 AM

According to information in another thread regarding this same watch, it is circa 1966. My previous response to the OP was the current dial is not correct for a 1966 GMT which would have originally had the Mark I dial.

$9,000 is considerably high in the USA for a 1966 GMT based on the photo of the watch. If you choose to replace the dial, expect to pay from $700 - $1200 for a dial depending on the condition and patina.

GGGMT · 29 December 2013, 12:17 PM

$9k? Forget it. That's getting into red sub range.

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toph · 29 December 2013, 01:04 PM

Replaced dial and hands. Honestly 5.5k would be my maximum price to pay for that..on a good day.

watchcrank · 29 December 2013, 11:56 PM

+1 :-) m

Cc1966 · 30 December 2013, 02:47 AM

Nice looking...but, I would definitely take the above advice.

arnaudC4S · 6 January 2014, 07:05 AM

Thanks for your inputs
and happy New year !

drainaps · 6 January 2014, 07:53 AM

Bonsoir,
Price not realistic. Nice case and insert but we're missing serial and between the lugs pics. Replacement dial and hands that confirm you cannot pay 9 kusd for this. Is it from a Paris - based dealer? I've never seen realistic prices from any of them ever...
Bonne recherche.

arnaudC4S · 9 January 2014, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drainaps

Bonsoir,
Price not realistic. Nice case and insert but we're missing serial and between the lugs pics. Replacement dial and hands that confirm you cannot pay 9 kusd for this. Is it from a Paris - based dealer? I've never seen realistic prices from any of them ever...
Bonne recherche.

yes my dear...

Lamone · 9 January 2014, 07:25 AM

Welcome to TRF!
Belle montre mais le prix est une belle arnaque! You should be able to find a nice 1675 on our marketplace ;)

29 December 2013, 08:25 AM	#1
arnaudC4S "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 14	Advice on this 1675 Good afternoon, I am new to this forum and very impressed by the quality on the information found here and how enthousiastic people are ! I am starting to collect vintage rolex (see some pictures below) and I'm targeting a 1675. I've found the following one which has pro and cons Pro : - the case seems to have not been to much polished - the patina of the dial looks nice - the faded insert is original Cons: - the serial number indicates that the watch has been produced in 1966 BUT the dial seems to have been replaced (mark X / late 70's dial according to another thread). It's seem however that this is not a replacement dial - the watch is expensive (around 9000usd) relative to what I've seen on some specialized market places. What is your opinion? Would you go for it despite the non matching dial ? Thanks in advance for your inputs ! Some pictures I have taken Others

29 December 2013, 08:36 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	It's a great looking watch but replacing the dial and hands does not increase it's value above that of original parts.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

29 December 2013, 08:39 AM	#4
marcello pisani "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: italy Posts: 991	just a few questions ... -- which is the case number ?? -- where are the pics of : 1) movement 2) inside of the back 3) case and reference numbers between the lugs

29 December 2013, 09:03 AM	#5
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Could it be a replacement luminova dial & hands marked "Swiss T < 25"....the plots seem really white __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

29 December 2013, 09:17 AM	#7
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,503	9K would be too high even if it had the right dial and original hands. Gorgeous insert. __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

29 December 2013, 08:39 AM	#3
CrownMe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: My Open 6 Posts: 3,433	$9000 seems WAY to expensive. I could see if it was a gilt dial but its not.

29 December 2013, 09:11 AM	#6
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	Great to see the pics! Thanks for posting! $9k is way too high. Stick around the forum and learn a little about the model(s). You are doing the right thing about asking "before" you purchase!

29 December 2013, 10:23 AM	#8
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	According to information in another thread regarding this same watch, it is circa 1966. My previous response to the OP was the current dial is not correct for a 1966 GMT which would have originally had the Mark I dial. $9,000 is considerably high in the USA for a 1966 GMT based on the photo of the watch. If you choose to replace the dial, expect to pay from $700 - $1200 for a dial depending on the condition and patina. __________________ 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.

29 December 2013, 12:17 PM	#9
GGGMT 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,346	$9k? Forget it. That's getting into red sub range. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 December 2013, 01:04 PM	#10
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Replaced dial and hands. Honestly 5.5k would be my maximum price to pay for that..on a good day. __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

29 December 2013, 11:56 PM	#11
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,664	+1 :-) m

30 December 2013, 02:47 AM	#12
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Nice looking...but, I would definitely take the above advice. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

6 January 2014, 07:05 AM	#13
arnaudC4S "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 14	Thanks for your inputs and happy New year !

6 January 2014, 07:53 AM	#14
drainaps "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Shanghai Watch: Too many to tell Posts: 522	Bonsoir, Price not realistic. Nice case and insert but we're missing serial and between the lugs pics. Replacement dial and hands that confirm you cannot pay 9 kusd for this. Is it from a Paris - based dealer? I've never seen realistic prices from any of them ever... Bonne recherche.

9 January 2014, 07:25 AM	#16
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Welcome to TRF! Belle montre mais le prix est une belle arnaque! You should be able to find a nice 1675 on our marketplace ;)

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