GMT 1675 Originality Check

[exador]

Dear Learned Ones, thoughts on how original this '77 vintage 1675 might be or otherwise?

Lume, insert looks too fresh to my untrained eyes.

[buenosdias]

Lume on this MKIV dial is OK. Correct dial for 1977. Hands look ok, too.
Insert is later service replacement.
For the case I / we would need more pics from different angles.

[Qwerty01]

based on the picture it looks like relume?

[nsumner]

Originally Posted by Qwerty01

based on the picture it looks like relume?

Extremely irresponsible statement. The dial is fine

[buenosdias]

No. Not a relume. The rough lume structure is OK for MKIV dials at this time.
Here's my 5.1Mio. series for comparison....but maybe it's a relume, too ;-)

[theflywrist]

[QUOTE=buenosdias;6981683]No. Not a relume. The rough lume structure is OK for MKIV dials at this time.
Here's my 5.1Mio. series for comparison....but maybe it's a relume, too ;-)

/QUOTE]

Seb that is definitely relumed and has no value anymore!
Here let me take it and end your struggle!!

Stunning watch bro!

OP. More pics would help with assessing the case.

[exador]

OP. More pics would help with assessing the case.

Here you go (looks like seller has been to Fiji):

[Perpetual74]

the insert is definitely newer, 1675 never had the black insert...

Dial not relumed in my opinion.. and watch in good shape ;)

[omitohud]

Originally Posted by Perpetual74

the insert is definitely newer, 1675 never had the black insert...

Dial not relumed in my opinion.. and watch in good shape ;)

i beg to differ, 1675 did come with FF black insert. Case looks fine but a lil over polished for my taste.


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[Perpetual74]

Originally Posted by omitohud

i beg to differ, 1675 did come with FF black insert. Case looks fine but a lil over polished for my taste.


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God forbid .. only to share infos .. but for what they are my knowledge and my studies black insert has been provided as an alternative to the 16750, of course, it is compatible with the 1675, but in my humble opinion has never been available as original inlay for the production 1675.. Neither ff nor slim... Only pepsi

[omitohud]

Originally Posted by Perpetual74

God forbid .. only to share infos .. but for what they are my knowledge and my studies black insert has been provided as an alternative to the 16750, of course, it is compatible with the 1675, but in my humble opinion has never been available as original inlay for the production 1675.. Neither ff nor slim... Only pepsi

Thanks for sharing. It's true black insert was not available in the beginning. There was not a clear consensus, but some collectors agreed it was available mid or late 70's as an option. The way I see it, if black insert was never meant to be sold with a watch, why produce it in such quantity? Of course only Rolex will know. Cheers.


I blame it on the autoconnect.

[buenosdias]

Engravings look legit.
Case is OK. The inside of the 11/7 o'clock lug is a bit worn out (from loose bracelet).
Yes, the case is polished...but hey, it's a 39 yo watch.
Looks quite symmetric and strong. Strong crown guards, too.
Not a collectors item, but a nice watch to wear!
If the price is ok/reasonable, I would go for it!

[exador]

Originally Posted by buenosdias

If the price is ok/reasonable, I would go for it!

Around $5.6K USD. Add another $600-1000 for a bracelet.