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lanceNC · 28 November 2012, 10:01 AM

Hi All!

First time posting here - I recently inherited my grandfather's GMT Master, which I believe is from the mid 70s. I enjoy watches, but this is my first Rolex (my daily wearer is a Fortis Cosmonaut GMT)... anyway, just thought I'd share and see if anyone recognizes the model or has any useful resources (aside from yourselves!) to share.

Thanks for looking!

Roller07 · 28 November 2012, 10:13 AM

a great inheritance

looks like a 1675 GMT, do you know the first few digits of the serial #?

brkanand · 28 November 2012, 10:18 AM

Congrats! Take good care of it!

lanceNC · 28 November 2012, 10:18 AM

I don't - a quick search seems to imply that i could find this between the lugs on the 6 side, yes? I'm revealing my naivete here, but is a special tool required to uncover this? :-)

SLS · 28 November 2012, 10:24 AM

Congrats! Is that an all Gold model? 1675-8? Looks to be a put together of several different watches. The Hallmarks on the back of the case are hard to distinguish, but appear to be there. The dial and hands are off of a SS 1675 and the bracelet, well, I just don't know! Either way it was your grandfathers, so enjoy it.
Scott

Bulldurham08 · 28 November 2012, 10:24 AM

That is an awesome looking vintage GMT. Looks to be in pretty darn good shape for the age...Love the patina and the bracelet detailing...

withthesword · 28 November 2012, 10:26 AM

i heart hidden clasp jubilees

SLS · 28 November 2012, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lanceNC

I don't - a quick search seems to imply that i could find this between the lugs on the 6 side, yes? I'm revealing my naivete here, but is a special tool required to uncover this? :-)

Where the holes are next to the bracelet, you need to push the springbars in and the bracelet will come off. You will need to push the bracelet down a bit so the spring bar does not just come back out when you push it in. The watch will have model number and serial at 6:00 & 12:00. Just don't post the entire serial number here. The first 4 digits will do.
Scott

Frosty · 28 November 2012, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lanceNC

I don't - a quick search seems to imply that i could find this between the lugs on the 6 side, yes? I'm revealing my naivete here, but is a special tool required to uncover this? :-)

There is a tool you can get, but, I prefer just using a wooden toothpick. It is hard to damage anything with a toothpick.

lanceNC · 28 November 2012, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

Congrats! Is that an all Gold model? 1675-8? Looks to be a put together of several different watches. The Hallmarks on the back of the case are hard to distinguish, but appear to be there. The dial and hands are off of a SS 1675 and the bracelet, well, I just don't know! Either way it was your grandfathers, so enjoy it.
Scott

According to my dad, the watch is 'solid gold' (spinny bits aside, of course)... i've not heard that it was frankenstein'd at any point, but who knows?!

sampelligrino · 28 November 2012, 10:36 AM

Hey Lance,

Congratulations. That is a special watch to you, I also inherited my dad's GMTii and that will always be my most prized possession after always seeing him with his GMTii and knowing that it was his first luxury purchase he made after working so hard for so many years.

Cheers!!

lanceNC · 28 November 2012, 10:38 AM

thanks for the tips!

NeedHelp · 28 November 2012, 10:40 AM

Great looking watch. Looks like a 1675 taking off the bracelet will give you the serial number and a quick google search of Rolex serial number dates will give you an approximate age of the watch. I would take it to Denny Godwin at National Fine Jewelers on Capital Blvd or Jeff Murphee at Baileys in Cameron Village to have it checked out as it may need a service and they can pressure test it for water resistance. Both are stand up guys and they will be honest with you as to it's service needs.

mjclark32 · 28 November 2012, 10:43 AM

Great heirloom!

RolexRaymond · 28 November 2012, 10:48 AM

Outstanding example of a classic wristwatch. Wow!

lebowski321 · 28 November 2012, 10:55 AM

Absolutely beautiful watch! Your grandfather clearly has fantastic taste! Big congrats to you. Enjoy it!

Watchflair · 28 November 2012, 11:03 AM

What a great heirloom to pass down. Wear it with pride and wear it well.

SLS · 28 November 2012, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lanceNC

According to my dad, the watch is 'solid gold' (spinny bits aside, of course)... i've not heard that it was frankenstein'd at any point, but who knows?!

I believe the era correct dial would be a black nipple dial (raised gold markers) and gold hands. The dial & hands may have had issues and your grandfather had it changed out for what is on there now. Many older Rolex's were "Frankened" together at times. No big deal, it's just the way things were done then. Nobody knew that these would be so collectable. Again, I am not trying to knock your watch, just giving you information on what you have.
Scott

crowncollection · 28 November 2012, 11:04 AM

awesome inheritance very nice, can we see some photo of the clasp markings, to check out if the band is original, either way its nice, but we can probably tell you if the band is original also

bulldogge · 28 November 2012, 11:06 AM

I truly believe that the greatest watches of all are those that our passed on down generations of family. Personally, I would keep it clean and oiled and wear it exactly as my grandfather wore it. - exactly what I did with my father's GMT 16753.

TimeToGo · 28 November 2012, 11:13 AM

Welcome to the forum!

...and congratulations on a Beautiful Watch. Wear the watch in Good Health!

bigwatchman · 28 November 2012, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeedHelp

Great looking watch. Looks like a 1675 taking off the bracelet will give you the serial number and a quick google search of Rolex serial number dates will give you an approximate age of the watch. I would take it to Denny Godwin at National Fine Jewelers on Capital Blvd or Jeff Murphee at Baileys in Cameron Village to have it checked out as it may need a service and they can pressure test it for water resistance. Both are stand up guys and they will be honest with you as to it's service needs.

Definitely see Jeff at Baileys. He is extremely knowledgeable and very good at his craft.

lanceNC · 28 November 2012, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

I believe the era correct dial would be a black nipple dial (raised gold markers) and gold hands. The dial & hands may have had issues and your grandfather had it changed out for what is on there now. Many older Rolex's were "Frankened" together at times. No big deal, it's just the way things were done then. Nobody knew that these would be so collectable. Again, I am not trying to knock your watch, just giving you information on what you have.
Scott

Interesting... I didn't take it as knocking - just providing useful information. Thanks!

lanceNC · 28 November 2012, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigwatchman

Definitely see Jeff at Baileys. He is extremely knowledgeable and very good at his craft.

Good advice - I'll definitely do this

twobytwo · 28 November 2012, 11:28 AM

Very nice....enjoy.

joe100 · 28 November 2012, 11:44 AM

Looks like a cool watch!

Jsan20 · 28 November 2012, 12:07 PM

Very nice.

lanceNC · 28 November 2012, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crowncollection

awesome inheritance very nice, can we see some photo of the clasp markings, to check out if the band is original, either way its nice, but we can probably tell you if the band is original also

Here are some more photos - an amazingly inept attempt at macro photography, i'm afraid...

ronbo710 · 28 November 2012, 03:32 PM

Looks 100% genuine to me. Also not bad pics at all :). Congrats on a Treasure -Ron

Hairdude1 · 28 November 2012, 03:32 PM

Congrats!

28 November 2012, 10:01 AM	#1
lanceNC "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Lance Location: Raleigh NC Watch: Fortis GMT Posts: 7	Inherited GMT Master Hi All! First time posting here - I recently inherited my grandfather's GMT Master, which I believe is from the mid 70s. I enjoy watches, but this is my first Rolex (my daily wearer is a Fortis Cosmonaut GMT)... anyway, just thought I'd share and see if anyone recognizes the model or has any useful resources (aside from yourselves!) to share. Thanks for looking! Attached Images

28 November 2012, 10:24 AM	#5
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Congrats! Is that an all Gold model? 1675-8? Looks to be a put together of several different watches. The Hallmarks on the back of the case are hard to distinguish, but appear to be there. The dial and hands are off of a SS 1675 and the bracelet, well, I just don't know! Either way it was your grandfathers, so enjoy it. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

28 November 2012, 10:24 AM	#6
Bulldurham08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Kyle Location: PA Watch: 116610LN Posts: 404	That is an awesome looking vintage GMT. Looks to be in pretty darn good shape for the age...Love the patina and the bracelet detailing... __________________ Rolex Datejust II 116300 (new watch swagger in full effect)

28 November 2012, 10:26 AM	#7
withthesword "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Matte Location: Toronto Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,006	i heart hidden clasp jubilees __________________ Ready. Ready. Hack. My Flickr Photostream Wishlist: 1984 gmt

28 November 2012, 10:43 AM	#14
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Great heirloom! __________________

28 November 2012, 10:13 AM	#2
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	a great inheritance looks like a 1675 GMT, do you know the first few digits of the serial #?

28 November 2012, 10:18 AM	#3
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Congrats! Take good care of it!

28 November 2012, 10:36 AM	#11
sampelligrino "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,207	Hey Lance, Congratulations. That is a special watch to you, I also inherited my dad's GMTii and that will always be my most prized possession after always seeing him with his GMTii and knowing that it was his first luxury purchase he made after working so hard for so many years. Cheers!!

28 November 2012, 10:38 AM	#12
lanceNC "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Lance Location: Raleigh NC Watch: Fortis GMT Posts: 7	thanks for the tips!

28 November 2012, 10:40 AM	#13
NeedHelp "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 72	Great looking watch. Looks like a 1675 taking off the bracelet will give you the serial number and a quick google search of Rolex serial number dates will give you an approximate age of the watch. I would take it to Denny Godwin at National Fine Jewelers on Capital Blvd or Jeff Murphee at Baileys in Cameron Village to have it checked out as it may need a service and they can pressure test it for water resistance. Both are stand up guys and they will be honest with you as to it's service needs.

28 November 2012, 10:48 AM	#15
RolexRaymond "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 58	Outstanding example of a classic wristwatch. Wow!

28 November 2012, 10:55 AM	#16
lebowski321 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tyler Location: Hill Country, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 496	Absolutely beautiful watch! Your grandfather clearly has fantastic taste! Big congrats to you. Enjoy it!

28 November 2012, 11:03 AM	#17
Watchflair 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,920	What a great heirloom to pass down. Wear it with pride and wear it well. __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

28 November 2012, 11:04 AM	#19
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	awesome inheritance very nice, can we see some photo of the clasp markings, to check out if the band is original, either way its nice, but we can probably tell you if the band is original also __________________ watches many

28 November 2012, 11:06 AM	#20
bulldogge "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: united states Posts: 80	I truly believe that the greatest watches of all are those that our passed on down generations of family. Personally, I would keep it clean and oiled and wear it exactly as my grandfather wore it. - exactly what I did with my father's GMT 16753.

28 November 2012, 11:13 AM	#21
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	Welcome to the forum! ...and congratulations on a Beautiful Watch. Wear the watch in Good Health!

28 November 2012, 11:28 AM	#25
twobytwo Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: Sub C Posts: 110	Very nice....enjoy.

28 November 2012, 11:44 AM	#26
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Looks like a cool watch! __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

28 November 2012, 12:07 PM	#27
Jsan20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: 116613LB Posts: 861	Very nice.

28 November 2012, 03:32 PM	#29
ronbo710 Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Ron Location: US Watch: 118206/SD Posts: 431	Looks 100% genuine to me. Also not bad pics at all :). Congrats on a Treasure -Ron

28 November 2012, 03:32 PM	#30
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats!

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