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mderobe · 25 March 2015, 11:48 AM

Hi All,

I have my eye on this 1675 and wanted to hear your opinions on the dial. Dealer says it is all original so wanted to see if that's the case. Also, looks like the dial is starting to speckle and I know all the value of these are in the dial so wondering if it's too far gone or not.

Cheers
-Mike

greekbum · 25 March 2015, 12:11 PM

The dials lacquer coat has started to flake. There is no way to fix it other than to strip it and re lacquer it.This will then be considered a semi refinished dial. I would look for an example with a better dial. But everything is price relevant if it can be had cheap and your looking for a not perfect watch then maybe it works for you.

mderobe · 25 March 2015, 12:25 PM

Thanks for the advice. Yeah, I personally don't mind and price is nice but worried about resell ability. Shame the lacquer has started to fail.

springer · 25 March 2015, 12:37 PM

When it goes, it goes. The poor guy that owns this 5513 Gilt has had it for decades and finally decided to change the dial. Same issue as the GMT only worse.

Vincent65 · 25 March 2015, 05:22 PM

It has a certain charm, though - just depends what you're after. With gilt-dialed watches, the inherent beauty is in the dial, so a knackered one is a bit ironic, I suppose.

jban5 · 25 March 2015, 11:06 PM

If it's just the lacquer on that dial I wonder if it were in a chamber with a proper solvent would cause it to somewhat liquefy and set back down?

Vincent65 · 25 March 2015, 11:11 PM

maybe other stuff would also liquefy, though... then, you'd have a 'Dali Dial'

jban5 · 25 March 2015, 11:35 PM

I agree but I do want to clarify my thought on the chamber of solvent, I was thinking of the dial being above the solvent just being exposed to vapors of it. My first cup of coffee was just starting to kick in when I posted.

redfred · 26 March 2015, 12:41 AM

Looks like the date wheel has been changed, dont know if that would bother you but the dial would bug me.

Frogman4me · 26 March 2015, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekbum

the dials lacquer coat has started to flake. There is no way to fix it other than to strip it and re lacquer it.this will then be considered a semi refinished dial. I would look for an example with a better dial. But everything is price relevant if it can be had cheap and your looking for a not perfect watch then maybe it works for you.

+1

watchcrank · 27 March 2015, 01:19 AM

As said it has a worn charm & price determines if a buy or not. You have to view as a project watch & value the parts. M

mderobe · 27 March 2015, 11:50 AM

How bout this guy? Are the blacked out indecies normal?

25 March 2015, 11:48 AM	#1
mderobe Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: us Posts: 22	Gilt 1675 Hi All, I have my eye on this 1675 and wanted to hear your opinions on the dial. Dealer says it is all original so wanted to see if that's the case. Also, looks like the dial is starting to speckle and I know all the value of these are in the dial so wondering if it's too far gone or not. Cheers -Mike Attached Images

25 March 2015, 12:11 PM	#2
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	The dials lacquer coat has started to flake. There is no way to fix it other than to strip it and re lacquer it.This will then be considered a semi refinished dial. I would look for an example with a better dial. But everything is price relevant if it can be had cheap and your looking for a not perfect watch then maybe it works for you. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

25 March 2015, 12:37 PM	#4
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	When it goes, it goes. The poor guy that owns this 5513 Gilt has had it for decades and finally decided to change the dial. Same issue as the GMT only worse. Attached Images __________________ 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.

25 March 2015, 05:22 PM	#5
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	It has a certain charm, though - just depends what you're after. With gilt-dialed watches, the inherent beauty is in the dial, so a knackered one is a bit ironic, I suppose. __________________

25 March 2015, 11:11 PM	#7
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	maybe other stuff would also liquefy, though... then, you'd have a 'Dali Dial' __________________

25 March 2015, 12:25 PM	#3
mderobe Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: us Posts: 22	Thanks for the advice. Yeah, I personally don't mind and price is nice but worried about resell ability. Shame the lacquer has started to fail.

25 March 2015, 11:06 PM	#6
jban5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Watch: 5513~1675x2~1680~ Posts: 523	If it's just the lacquer on that dial I wonder if it were in a chamber with a proper solvent would cause it to somewhat liquefy and set back down?

25 March 2015, 11:35 PM	#8
jban5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Watch: 5513~1675x2~1680~ Posts: 523	I agree but I do want to clarify my thought on the chamber of solvent, I was thinking of the dial being above the solvent just being exposed to vapors of it. My first cup of coffee was just starting to kick in when I posted.

26 March 2015, 12:41 AM	#9
redfred "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: newcastle Posts: 342	Looks like the date wheel has been changed, dont know if that would bother you but the dial would bug me.

27 March 2015, 01:19 AM	#11
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,664	As said it has a worn charm & price determines if a buy or not. You have to view as a project watch & value the parts. M

27 March 2015, 11:50 AM	#12
mderobe Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: us Posts: 22	How bout this guy? Are the blacked out indecies normal? Attached Images

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