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pdoukas · 26 July 2011, 10:37 PM

How can you tell if a 1675 Matte Mark 1 Dial is original, or a recent service replacement. In other words, is there a Mark 2, 3? Is it matte? Does it look identical with identical markings........

Pete

montecristo4 · 26 July 2011, 10:38 PM

A recent service replacement will have luminova plots as opposed to an original tritium matte mark I

pdoukas · 27 July 2011, 01:14 AM

Is the Mark 1 easily identifiable versus any other possible dial that may get placed on the GMT. In other words, if the watch was purchased in 68 and a new dial was placed on it later, would it get a Mark 2, 3. I'm trying to visibly identify a Mark 1 versus any other Matte dial that may be similar.

Pete

lupus · 27 July 2011, 01:19 AM

Long "E" in Rolex, meaning all horizontal stripesnin E are equal length. Check VRF dial library.

pdoukas · 27 July 2011, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lupus

Long "E" in Rolex, meaning all horizontal stripesnin E are equal length. Check VRF dial library.

I will do that and thank you :)

springer · 27 July 2011, 07:20 AM

Pete, I had a look at the photos regarding this 1968 GMT. The band and dial are original for the watch, and are in very nice condition along with the case. The correct dial on these watches had the long "E" in the word Rolex. Again, this dial is correct for this watch. Now, make him an offer he can't refuse!

pdoukas · 27 July 2011, 08:41 AM

Hi John,

I apologize about the confusion on the phone, I was actually expecting a call from Dallas (Dell, Inc) so i could ride them about my screwed up server order.........

I just wanted to thank you for our conversation today. I took your advice and made an offer. We'll see how it goes.........

Pete

HL65 · 27 July 2011, 10:26 AM

Look forward to seeing it Pete!! Hope it works out!

pdoukas · 27 July 2011, 02:35 PM

Hi Ken,

Thanks and I hope it does too, but I'm not going to hold my breath. I'm not the only person who made and offer and although he is considering my latest offer, there has been another he is currently considering. We'll see how it goes. Otherwise, until I hear something, I'm still looking so if you know anyone................lol

Have a good evening!!

Pete

HL65 · 27 July 2011, 07:43 PM

I will keep my fingers crossed for you!!

26 July 2011, 10:37 PM	#1
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	1675 Mark 1 Dial Question How can you tell if a 1675 Matte Mark 1 Dial is original, or a recent service replacement. In other words, is there a Mark 2, 3? Is it matte? Does it look identical with identical markings........ Pete

27 July 2011, 07:20 AM	#6
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Pete, I had a look at the photos regarding this 1968 GMT. The band and dial are original for the watch, and are in very nice condition along with the case. The correct dial on these watches had the long "E" in the word Rolex. Again, this dial is correct for this watch. Now, make him an offer he can't refuse! __________________ 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.

27 July 2011, 10:26 AM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Look forward to seeing it Pete!! Hope it works out! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

27 July 2011, 02:35 PM	#9
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	Hi Ken, Thanks and I hope it does too, but I'm not going to hold my breath. I'm not the only person who made and offer and although he is considering my latest offer, there has been another he is currently considering. We'll see how it goes. Otherwise, until I hear something, I'm still looking so if you know anyone................lol Have a good evening!! Pete Last edited by pdoukas; 27 July 2011 at 02:35 PM.. Reason: sp?

27 July 2011, 07:43 PM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	I will keep my fingers crossed for you!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

26 July 2011, 10:38 PM	#2
montecristo4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 91	A recent service replacement will have luminova plots as opposed to an original tritium matte mark I

27 July 2011, 01:14 AM	#3
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	Is the Mark 1 easily identifiable versus any other possible dial that may get placed on the GMT. In other words, if the watch was purchased in 68 and a new dial was placed on it later, would it get a Mark 2, 3. I'm trying to visibly identify a Mark 1 versus any other Matte dial that may be similar. Pete

27 July 2011, 01:19 AM	#4
lupus "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Netherlands Posts: 86	Long "E" in Rolex, meaning all horizontal stripesnin E are equal length. Check VRF dial library.

27 July 2011, 08:41 AM	#7
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	Hi John, I apologize about the confusion on the phone, I was actually expecting a call from Dallas (Dell, Inc) so i could ride them about my screwed up server order......... I just wanted to thank you for our conversation today. I took your advice and made an offer. We'll see how it goes......... Pete

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