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kingblackbolt · 17 December 2008, 01:02 PM

So it turns out my instructor in my Tai Chi class is sporting a 1969 Rolex GMT that he bought brand new and has worn all these years. He noticed my LV and asked if his was worth anything so I told him I'd check with the experts...

So is this a grail year guys? Can he buy a vacation home in the Muskokas when he sells this piece?

It is all original he only replaced the bezel when rolex serviced it a couple years ago and they re-painted the lume as well. Sorry the pics were rushed and were taken with my phone's camera! I guess you should never photograph a GMT when the GMT hand is behind the cyclops eh?

Thanx all,
Ren

GMTJOHNNY · 17 December 2008, 01:32 PM

What a classic! Looks like it got kicked around by Jackie Chan, Jett Li, and Bruce Lee all at the same time!
What stories that watch must tell!

WatchTimes · 17 December 2008, 02:06 PM

He could retire to Somalia with it....

Its worth a few grand. (well at least thats what I have been told the 69 Pepsi GMT in original condition I bought with a riveted bracelet is worth)

The pros will chime in soon.

Nice watch and interesting color, is that all brown???

mike · 17 December 2008, 07:18 PM

Boy Ren, I would have thought in the 4kish range depending on condition, but the re-lume puts a damper on that.

Re-lumes take a hit in the vintage community. Interesting that the hands look to be the original tritium?
Maybe it's just me, but it looks like there's some small cracks on the hour hand that sometimes occurs with older trit. hand sets.

Toxicant · 17 December 2008, 10:01 PM

This one looks much nicer, just to give you an idea.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rolex-1675-Stain...QQcmdZViewItem

SveinA · 17 December 2008, 10:11 PM

Allign the bezel, clean the watch, and take som better pictures - that will help the value I am sure. It could be possible to polish the glass to reduce the effects of scratches

The GMT is a very solid and reliable watch that with service should last for generations.

kingblackbolt · 18 December 2008, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

Boy Ren, I would have thought in the 4kish range depending on condition, but the re-lume puts a damper on that.

Re-lumes take a hit in the vintage community. Interesting that the hands look to be the original tritium?
Maybe it's just me, but it looks like there's some small cracks on the hour hand that sometimes occurs with older trit. hand sets.

I'll check with him next time I see him to see what paper work he has. I don't think he would ever sell it though this will just be for insurance appraisal... you wear a watch for that many years and it will be going with you right in to the ground!

padi56 · 17 December 2008, 10:34 PM

Would have to agree with Mike but if he has the service papers that state Rolex did the re-lume that would be a bonus.

thecoinopcollector · 19 December 2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Would have to agree with Mike but if he has the service papers that state Rolex did the re-lume that would be a bonus.

Doesn't matter who did the relume. That puts a serious damper on the price.

Untouched dial is critical for value on a vintage sport model.

Marc

17 December 2008, 01:02 PM	#1
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	1969 Rolex GMT - What is it worth? So it turns out my instructor in my Tai Chi class is sporting a 1969 Rolex GMT that he bought brand new and has worn all these years. He noticed my LV and asked if his was worth anything so I told him I'd check with the experts... So is this a grail year guys? Can he buy a vacation home in the Muskokas when he sells this piece? It is all original he only replaced the bezel when rolex serviced it a couple years ago and they re-painted the lume as well. Sorry the pics were rushed and were taken with my phone's camera! I guess you should never photograph a GMT when the GMT hand is behind the cyclops eh? Thanx all, Ren Attached Images __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

17 December 2008, 01:32 PM	#2
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	What a classic! Looks like it got kicked around by Jackie Chan, Jett Li, and Bruce Lee all at the same time! What stories that watch must tell! __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

17 December 2008, 02:06 PM	#3
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	He could retire to Somalia with it.... Its worth a few grand. (well at least thats what I have been told the 69 Pepsi GMT in original condition I bought with a riveted bracelet is worth) The pros will chime in soon. Nice watch and interesting color, is that all brown??? __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

17 December 2008, 10:01 PM	#5
Toxicant "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Ron Location: Maine, USA Posts: 374	This one looks much nicer, just to give you an idea. http://cgi.ebay.com/Rolex-1675-Stain...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ Time is precious, regulate it with class.

17 December 2008, 10:34 PM	#8
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Would have to agree with Mike but if he has the service papers that state Rolex did the re-lume that would be a bonus. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

17 December 2008, 07:18 PM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Boy Ren, I would have thought in the 4kish range depending on condition, but the re-lume puts a damper on that. Re-lumes take a hit in the vintage community. Interesting that the hands look to be the original tritium? Maybe it's just me, but it looks like there's some small cracks on the hour hand that sometimes occurs with older trit. hand sets.

17 December 2008, 10:11 PM	#6
SveinA Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Svein E. A. Location: Norway Watch: GMT II Fat Lady Posts: 24	Allign the bezel, clean the watch, and take som better pictures - that will help the value I am sure. It could be possible to polish the glass to reduce the effects of scratches The GMT is a very solid and reliable watch that with service should last for generations.

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