Incoming GMT

[Andrejb]

Hey guys.

So I went through a couple different GMTs before solidifying my decision on this one. First was a 91 16710 Coke bezel with patina plots but non matching hands. Second was a beautiful 16710 with full kit except warranty papers. And then this one came up.

I’ve always been a massive 4 digit fan but with the prices as they are I’ve always thought they were out of reach. A bit of flipping got me my 5513 a few weeks ago. And I ended up trading my Pepsi 16710 for this 1675

It was valued at 10kUSD everything said and done in the trade. It’s a 1.4mill serial so it dates it 1966. Nice red back insert and period correct jubilee. The dial at one point was replaced during service which the gentleman I bought it from took into account with his price. I still thought the watch was beautiful and it was a good price to get into a nice example of a 1675.

Figured I’d share! Hoping I made the right choice on the trade for this one!





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[Karbo]

Nice iron rangers :))

[Andrejb]

Originally Posted by Karbo

Nice iron rangers :))

Thanks man!


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[Jason71]

Many people would say you are going the wrong way buying older and less reliable watches with flimsy bracelets. Personally......I get it. A person doesn’t understand until they try a Rolex with a plexiglass crystal. Nothing beats it IMHO. A HUGE congrats on the new pick-up. It’s beautiful.

[Andrejb]

Originally Posted by Jason71

Many people would say you are going the wrong way buying older and less reliable watches with flimsy bracelets. Personally......I get it. A person doesn’t understand until they try a Rolex with a plexiglass crystal. Nothing beats it IMHO. A HUGE congrats on the new pick-up. It’s beautiful.

For some reason I feel like us 4 digit fans may have the last laugh in the long wrong when these pieces become more scarce and the 5 digits are still quite plentiful. Figured I’d still get one while I had the means and opportunity.

[jpdjpd17]

What a pick up ! Gorgeous watch !

[The Argonaut]

A stunning piece. Well done.


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[The Argonaut]

It’s an interesting path you’ve walked. I’ve gone through something similar recently, but ended up in a slightly different place. I started looking at the 1675, and the more I looked, the more I was taken with the hour markers, plexiglass, and open numbers. It’s just a wonderful, wonderful watch. However, I actually use GMT functions as I travel quite a bit. I really wasn’t too keen on the second time zone coming from a simple turn of the bezel. It’s simple. It’s effective. But any knock or accidental twist of the bezel and you’re buggered. I prefer the Master II functionality, and started looking at the 16760. However, I like the Pepsi bezel. That means a 16710. In two weeks, I pick up my full set 1988 16710. It’s also in mint condition. I wish it had open numbers and the 1675 hour markers. However, it’s all about compromise in what one wants.


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[Andrejb]

Originally Posted by The Argonaut

It’s an interesting path you’ve walked. I’ve gone through something similar recently, but ended up in a slightly different place. I started looking at the 1675, and the more I looked, the more I was taken with the hour markers, plexiglass, and open numbers. It’s just a wonderful, wonderful watch. However, I actually use GMT functions as I travel quite a bit. I really wasn’t too keen on the second time zone coming from a simple turn of the bezel. It’s simple. It’s effective. But any knock or accidental twist of the bezel and you’re buggered. I prefer the Master II functionality, and started looking at the 16760. However, I like the Pepsi bezel. That means a 16710. In two weeks, I pick up my full set 1988 16710. It’s also in mint condition. I wish it had open numbers and the 1675 hour markers. However, it’s all about compromise in what one wants.


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I definitely agree with you on this fact. I also would rather have the quickest hour hand vs the rotating to set the time zone. however, I do still have and plan to keep my birth year 16570 explorer II once it’s back from service. And this will be my travel / beater watch whilst the 1675 and 5513 are rotated on weekends and casual outings!


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[mgd55]

Solid. Solid. Solid. Well done.

That said, are you done?


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[Andrejb]

Originally Posted by mgd55

Solid. Solid. Solid. Well done.

That said, are you done?


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Lol I really hope so


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[The Argonaut]

Originally Posted by Andrejb

I definitely agree with you on this fact. I also would rather have the quickest hour hand vs the rotating to set the time zone. however, I do still have and plan to keep my birth year 16570 explorer II once it’s back from service. And this will be my travel / beater watch whilst the 1675 and 5513 are rotated on weekends and casual outings!


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Nice work Andrew. I agree. I'd love to have a birth year 1675 in mint condition. However, at the cost of these watches, it'll be my JLC Reverso from the year I met my wife and my 16710 which is also connected to significant year events (not birth year!). That'll be my lot.

[okthenor]

Nice pair.

[1William]

Great watches.

[theflywrist]

Excellent! Wear in best health!

[nick c]

Very nice! Congratulations

[albaserver]

Many congrats!!

[bellesdad0417]

Congrats, the colors go well with your tats

[FTX I]

Well done. Congrats!

[Styles Bitchley]

Super nice!

[c41006]

Congrats!

[alubin]

nicely done. Solid example with good patina and bezel. I approve of this purchase!

[spurwar]

Originally Posted by bellesdad0417

Congrats, the colors go well with your tats

x2

[lhanddds]

Great choice congrats


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[Richardyeo]

Beautiful watch ..