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Old 12 November 2014, 04:04 AM   #6091
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i couldnt agree more Karl i truly like this insert on your Gilt a little more then the other. it just matches perfectly
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Old 12 November 2014, 04:31 AM   #6092
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Is that a pre Daytona 6265?

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Old 12 November 2014, 04:38 AM   #6093
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Old 12 November 2014, 04:57 AM   #6094
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After a year wearing the mega fat-font insert - shown in the first post which started this indulgent thread - I've just put the original faded insert back on the Gilt 1675, for another change. I love this 'denim/copper' insert, and feel it really belongs on the watch, much as I still love the mega fat one. Many Gilt GMTs I've seen from the same period sport similar inserts, in terms of font and colour fade, and the warmth with the gold lettering is very pleasing. Cheers, K
Great insert, really giving that warm feel
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Old 12 November 2014, 05:25 AM   #6095
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Hi, thank you so much! Its a 6265 c. 1972. I believe Rolex began printing "Daytona" on the dials around 1974/1975!
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Old 12 November 2014, 06:22 AM   #6096
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Hi, thank you so much! Its a 6265 c. 1972. I believe Rolex began printing "Daytona" on the dials around 1974/1975!

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Old 12 November 2014, 06:23 AM   #6097
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Old 12 November 2014, 12:31 PM   #6098
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After a year wearing the mega fat-font insert - shown in the first post which started this indulgent thread - I've just put the original faded insert back on the Gilt 1675, for another change. I love this 'denim/copper' insert, and feel it really belongs on the watch, much as I still love the mega fat one. Many Gilt GMTs I've seen from the same period sport similar inserts, in terms of font and colour fade, and the warmth with the gold lettering is very pleasing. Cheers, K
Love it!

more and more adding to my need for a GMT

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Old 12 November 2014, 12:31 PM   #6099
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Old 12 November 2014, 05:40 PM   #6100
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Love it!

more and more adding to my need for a GMT

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thanks - yes, a vintage GMT is a must!
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Old 13 November 2014, 02:25 AM   #6101
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Old 13 November 2014, 02:34 AM   #6102
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Old 13 November 2014, 02:44 AM   #6103
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thanks - yes, a vintage GMT is a must!
Indeed! And thanks to you and Seb, I sought out a nice 1675. Will post pics as soon as it arrives!!
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Old 13 November 2014, 02:45 AM   #6104
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Have a great evening fellow Europeans. And a great something else everywhere else ☺
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Old 13 November 2014, 03:09 AM   #6105
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Old 13 November 2014, 03:16 AM   #6106
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Old 13 November 2014, 03:16 AM   #6107
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very nice
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Old 13 November 2014, 03:17 AM   #6108
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Indeed! And thanks to you and Seb, I sought out a nice 1675. Will post pics as soon as it arrives!!
cool - look forward to seeing it, and congrats! (matte or gilt?)
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Old 13 November 2014, 03:18 AM   #6109
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mine today, on Admiralty grey
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Old 13 November 2014, 03:33 AM   #6110
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cool - look forward to seeing it, and congrats! (matte or gilt?)
Thanks so much! Its a matte dial.
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Old 13 November 2014, 03:44 AM   #6111
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Nice combo bro, texture and the colors also matching up the shirt
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Old 13 November 2014, 05:04 AM   #6112
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Some beauties on the last few pages, wow!! I am enjoying some sun on the old dome... Have a great day!


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Old 13 November 2014, 05:38 AM   #6113
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Old 13 November 2014, 06:17 AM   #6114
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Old 13 November 2014, 06:28 AM   #6115
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Nice combo bro, texture and the colors also matching up the shirt
Thanks Bro - it is actually a Swiss Military surplus shirt
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Old 13 November 2014, 06:32 AM   #6116
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Some beauties on the last few pages, wow!! I am enjoying some sun on the old dome... Have a great day!
That is juice, man!
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Old 13 November 2014, 06:40 AM   #6117
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Old 13 November 2014, 06:58 AM   #6118
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mine today, on Admiralty grey
Looking good, gents! If you don't mind, I'll be joining the GMT club today...
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Old 13 November 2014, 07:20 AM   #6119
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Looking good, gents! If you don't mind, I'll be joining the GMT club today...
A solid entry! Is that 16750?
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Old 13 November 2014, 07:39 AM   #6120
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Looking good, gents! If you don't mind, I'll be joining the GMT club today...
wow - a worthy addition to your excellent collection, congrats!
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