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Old 13 August 2016, 11:16 AM   #1
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Just picked up this 1971 1675 Pepsi GMT

Saw it, fell in love, waited, seller took it off the market, serious remorse over the loss, tried to fill the void with a Tudor Tiger chronograph, got a surprise call, watch is available again, instant regret for buying the Tudor, 1/2 day figuring out how to come up with the $, able to "procure" the cash, PICKED HER UP!!!
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Old 13 August 2016, 11:44 AM   #2
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Congrats, beautiful watch!
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Old 13 August 2016, 11:55 AM   #3
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wow!, im no expert but looks lovely congrats!
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Old 13 August 2016, 12:12 PM   #4
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Old 13 August 2016, 12:13 PM   #5
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The watch is supposedly all original. But the bezel insert looks too good to be true.

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Old 13 August 2016, 12:14 PM   #6
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Old 13 August 2016, 02:08 PM   #7
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The watch is supposedly all original. But the bezel insert looks too good to be true.

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Springer should be able to tell you. Have you checked the color on the back of the insert?
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Old 13 August 2016, 02:11 PM   #8
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The watch is supposedly all original. But the bezel insert looks too good to be true.

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I would venture to say that it appears to be a blue back, but it is later than an early 1970s insert which is what your watch appears to be.
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Old 13 August 2016, 11:47 PM   #9
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Removing the bezel

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Springer should be able to tell you. Have you checked the color on the back of the insert?
Is there a way of telling the color of the back of the insert without having to remove it. If not, how do you remove the insert...is it difficult to take off and put back on.
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Old 14 August 2016, 03:18 AM   #10
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Oyster or jubilee

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Old 14 August 2016, 03:19 AM   #11
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Oyster or jubilee

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Old 14 August 2016, 03:35 AM   #12
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That's a stunning dial!
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Old 14 August 2016, 03:40 AM   #13
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Thanks! The lume is absolutely dead on the dial and hands
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Old 15 August 2016, 12:00 AM   #14
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Watch update ... After 60 hours the watch is -3 seconds. I learned it as just fully serviced this year.
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Old 15 August 2016, 12:11 AM   #15
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Beauty...I like the jubilee personally
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Old 15 August 2016, 12:24 AM   #16
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I prefer the oyster bracelet for looks but for comfortability the jubilee wins.
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Old 15 August 2016, 12:38 AM   #17
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Old 15 August 2016, 12:48 AM   #18
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Congrats, that's a gorgeous watch!
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Old 15 August 2016, 01:28 PM   #19
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Perfect day, perfect car, perfect watch

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Old 15 August 2016, 01:30 PM   #20
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Beautiful Dial and I Luv it on the jubilee bracelet! Congratulations!!!
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Old 15 August 2016, 01:38 PM   #21
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Old 16 August 2016, 04:40 AM   #22
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Lovely piece. Personally I'd always go for a Jubilee on a 1675.
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Old 16 August 2016, 04:42 AM   #23
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Stunning watch. Looks great!
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Old 16 August 2016, 11:24 AM   #24
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Obligatory dress shirt "peak" pic

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Old 16 August 2016, 01:33 PM   #25
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Old 16 August 2016, 02:02 PM   #26
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I really like the Jubilee bracelet the best.
That is a great looking watch that is a workhorse for decades into the future.
Well done!!
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Old 16 August 2016, 02:28 PM   #27
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Old 16 August 2016, 05:54 PM   #28
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Old 16 August 2016, 11:41 PM   #29
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Nice patina, good find. GMT's rule
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Old 17 August 2016, 01:58 AM   #30
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Nice one - Oyster's the best.
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