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Old 7 November 2010, 10:57 PM   #1
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The Search Is Over... The Perfect Acrylic GMT
I've been waiting for a perfect one like this to come along... and I'm glad to say the search is finally over... oh and this 1675 beauty came with b&p!
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Old 7 November 2010, 11:01 PM   #2
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I love vintage GMTs. Congrats!
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Old 7 November 2010, 11:02 PM   #3
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Excellent choice, well done.
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Old 7 November 2010, 11:15 PM   #4
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Wow---that is beautiful--nice find!!! Congrats!
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Old 7 November 2010, 11:17 PM   #5
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That is a beauty. Congratulations.
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Old 7 November 2010, 11:19 PM   #6
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Very nice GMT. Enjoy!
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Old 7 November 2010, 11:20 PM   #7
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Very nice!
What is b&p? Also, did you buy it privately or from a store? Don't say if it is personal.

Sometimes, I want to buy vintage and I am concerned if the watch works.
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Old 7 November 2010, 11:23 PM   #8
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b&p = box and papers

Nice watch... you are luckier than me in finding those things

Enjoy!
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Old 7 November 2010, 11:57 PM   #9
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What is b&p? Also, did you buy it privately or from a store? Don't say if it is personal.

Sometimes, I want to buy vintage and I am concerned if the watch works.
Thanks everyone.

Scarlet - B&P = box & papers. I bought this piece from a well respected dealer who had just acquired it from it's one original owner. It's over 40 years old and I did my due diligence before buying; lots of things to check for when buying vintage, and I was particularly fixiated on finding a correct one that has the original matching lume on the dial and hands, nice evenly faded fat font pepsi bezel, and a nice fat case with crown guards that have their original shape (I've noticed that many vintage GMTs have been polished down to stubbies).
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Old 8 November 2010, 12:19 AM   #10
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Congrats! Beautiful watch!
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Old 8 November 2010, 02:14 AM   #11
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Very nice. Congrats!
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Old 8 November 2010, 02:21 AM   #12
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Old 8 November 2010, 02:22 AM   #13
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That's one good looking time piece you've got there!

Big CONGRATS!!

Enjoy, and wear it in good health.

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Old 8 November 2010, 02:47 AM   #14
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That is gorgeous!
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Old 8 November 2010, 02:58 AM   #15
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Excellent choice, well done.
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agreed. absolutely a very cool watch!
congratulations, wear it in good health!
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Old 8 November 2010, 06:37 AM   #16
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Awesome watch. I really need to get one.
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Old 8 November 2010, 06:54 AM   #17
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Just beautiful!

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Old 8 November 2010, 07:16 AM   #18
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Wow! Love it.

I just ran in to the same at a non-AD a few days ago. I am trying to find a way to make it happen.

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Old 8 November 2010, 07:22 AM   #19
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very nice would love one like that myself...
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Old 8 November 2010, 08:10 AM   #20
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You`re right, it IS perfect!
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Old 8 November 2010, 10:21 AM   #21
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Beautiful, I love 1675's. Congrats !
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Old 8 November 2010, 11:48 AM   #22
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Very nice. Congrats on the 1675.
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Old 12 November 2010, 08:24 AM   #23
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Wonderful watch, the old "Official timepiece Pan American World Airways". I would love to have one for myself, too. Enjoy it in good health!
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Old 12 November 2010, 08:52 AM   #24
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Old 12 November 2010, 11:19 AM   #25
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Nice!! The 1675s are starting to pique my interest more and more.
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Old 12 November 2010, 11:46 AM   #26
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Great watch.

Maybe one day I to will be lucky enough to own a vintage Rolex.

A pepsi GMT would be one of my first choices.

Congrats.
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Old 12 November 2010, 11:51 AM   #27
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Love the insert
Nice patina and rich blue insert.
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Old 12 November 2010, 12:35 PM   #28
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Freaking gorgeous!! Huge congrats my man!!
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Old 12 November 2010, 01:27 PM   #29
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The Patina is amazing! congrats...
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Old 12 November 2010, 02:27 PM   #30
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Those are the largest crown guards on a 1675 GMT that I have ever seen. Love the patina as well. Amazing watch.
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