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franklin · 29 January 2018, 05:09 AM

I am looking at this Pepsi GMT Master. It was recently serviced by an authorized dealer and dates from 1970. Currently it is on a generic strap.

Is this a rare and hard to find watch?
Does the condition of this watch (scratches and dings apparent on the case) significantly affect its value?

It runs within COS specifications.

I am not selling this watch... but thinking of purchasing it

exador · 29 January 2018, 05:16 AM

Case is in terrible condition. It would have to be really cheap then you could send it to LAWW for a refinish.

lee fowler · 29 January 2018, 05:22 AM

Any chance of a serial number as I would say it is earlier or a mismatch of parts!

roh123 · 29 January 2018, 05:30 AM

Probably 1.6-1.7m serial. Value is probably more affected by the dial condition. Hard to say exact value but somewhere 7-8k something.

Tom1675 · 29 January 2018, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roh123

Probably 1.6-1.7m serial. Value is probably more affected by the dial condition. Hard to say exact value but somewhere 7-8k something.

Yeah, I don't disagree with this but before pulling the trigger try and get some more high qual pics (esp. of the serial)... if its an early matte 1675, and it probably is, and that small GMT is original its a nice plus.

If you do end up buying it, make sure you send it to someone who works with vintage as a core competency, like LAWW, for the case work. In the wrong hands that job could be disastrous.

twnturbo · 29 January 2018, 08:09 AM

That spotty dial would never stop bothering me.

franklin · 29 January 2018, 05:43 AM

Thanks!!!
I thought the case looked beaten up.
Would the dial need work? Or does it make sense to leave it as is?

roh123 · 29 January 2018, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franklin

Thanks!!!
I thought the case looked beaten up.
Would love he dial need work? Or does it make sense to leave it as is?

Leave as is.

franklin · 29 January 2018, 05:58 AM

Thanks.

springer · 29 January 2018, 07:38 AM

The watch has a Mark I dial which was used up the high 2 million serial range. Case back dates on the high end of the serial number range should be 1971. Based on it having the small 24-hour hand, and if original, I would place the serial number in the high 1.6-1.7 million serial number range with a late 66 or 67 case back.

The dial is average to below average condition, the hands are in poor condition as well as the case. The insert is much later as well as it missing a bracelet. Be prepared to spend a few thousand dollars if you are looking to restore the watch and make it period correct.

franklin · 29 January 2018, 12:18 PM

I’m grateful to you all for your observations.
THANKS.

29 January 2018, 05:09 AM	#1
franklin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Manitoba Posts: 586	Pepsi GMT MASTER —- evaluation I am looking at this Pepsi GMT Master. It was recently serviced by an authorized dealer and dates from 1970. Currently it is on a generic strap. Is this a rare and hard to find watch? Does the condition of this watch (scratches and dings apparent on the case) significantly affect its value? It runs within COS specifications. I am not selling this watch... but thinking of purchasing it Attached Images Last edited by franklin; 29 January 2018 at 05:14 AM.. Reason: Clarification

29 January 2018, 05:22 AM	#3
lee fowler 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 2,559	Any chance of a serial number as I would say it is earlier or a mismatch of parts! __________________ Instagram: @lee1563

29 January 2018, 08:09 AM	#6
twnturbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: SoCal Watch: 1675 GMT/1680 MKIV Posts: 319	That spotty dial would never stop bothering me. __________________ Rolex 1680 Red Submariner MKIV Full set Rolex 1675 Pepsi GMT Full set Rolex 1675 GMT Radial dial Full set TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Day Date Bell & Ross BR03-92

29 January 2018, 05:43 AM	#7
franklin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Manitoba Posts: 586	Thanks!!! I thought the case looked beaten up. Would the dial need work? Or does it make sense to leave it as is? Last edited by franklin; 29 January 2018 at 05:59 AM.. Reason: Typo

29 January 2018, 07:38 AM	#10
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	The watch has a Mark I dial which was used up the high 2 million serial range. Case back dates on the high end of the serial number range should be 1971. Based on it having the small 24-hour hand, and if original, I would place the serial number in the high 1.6-1.7 million serial number range with a late 66 or 67 case back. The dial is average to below average condition, the hands are in poor condition as well as the case. The insert is much later as well as it missing a bracelet. Be prepared to spend a few thousand dollars if you are looking to restore the watch and make it period correct. __________________ 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.

29 January 2018, 05:16 AM	#2
exador Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NZ Posts: 2,600	Case is in terrible condition. It would have to be really cheap then you could send it to LAWW for a refinish.

29 January 2018, 05:30 AM	#4
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	Probably 1.6-1.7m serial. Value is probably more affected by the dial condition. Hard to say exact value but somewhere 7-8k something.

29 January 2018, 05:58 AM	#9
franklin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Manitoba Posts: 586	Thanks.

29 January 2018, 12:18 PM	#11
franklin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Manitoba Posts: 586	I’m grateful to you all for your observations. THANKS.

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