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mike · 14 December 2005, 02:16 PM

As many of you know I've had a GMT-Master for a long time.
I've always wanted a small hand version. During the "hunt" I ran across this one and the gilt dial was to much to pass up.

My pictures don't do it justice. Sadly many of these watches lost their mini-hand and dial over the years.

Presented is a 1675 GMT-Master ser# 1.3 mil circa 1966.

GMTs past and present

JJ Irani · 14 December 2005, 05:06 PM

Nice info, Mike, thanks!!

BTW, I'd feel GUILTY too if I spelt it the way you did!!

mailman · 14 December 2005, 08:18 PM

Another beauty Mike.

I love those old GMTs with acrylic crystal, pepsi bezel and no surrounds.

Rockrolex · 14 December 2005, 11:47 PM

Very nice, Mike. But, unlike Paul, I like the black bezel and the surrounds that outline the markers. I find they add a touch crispness to the GMT-II that just seems to set it apart from the pack.

BruceS · 14 December 2005, 11:54 PM

Beautiful watch Mike. You're a lucky guy to have that one

dman · 15 December 2005, 12:17 AM

Mike, that is a great pick up!! I love it mate.

baseballduck · 15 December 2005, 01:32 AM

Great find Mike! Wear it in good health.

Tyler

Southern Jessie · 15 December 2005, 01:41 AM

Love the gilt dials on vintage GMTs, Subs and Explorers.

The next one you're going to have to search for is a 6542 (my fav GMT!)

Goodwatch · 15 December 2005, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Nice info, Mike, thanks!!

BTW, I'd feel GUILTY too if I spelt it the way you did!!

JJ, have you read the complete text? And compared this with the title? Huh? From now on I'm gonna watch you like a hawk. Every spelling, grammar, style and content error will be pointed out in LARGE CHARACTERS! I can make any error I like, I'm Dutch

mike · 15 December 2005, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Southern Jessie

Love the gilt dials on vintage GMTs, Subs and Explorers.

The next one you're going to have to search for is a 6542 (my fav GMT!)

You are so right! The 6542 is the grail of GMTs!

mailman · 15 December 2005, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Very nice, Mike. But, unlike Paul, I like the black bezel and the surrounds that outline the markers. I find they add a touch crispness to the GMT-II that just seems to set it apart from the pack.

If you're talking new GMT Ed, I agree with you 100%. On the vintage though, I like the look. Just take a look at the large hr markers. It's almost like a maxi dial. Matched with the acrylic crystal and matte dial, the bezel looks right due to the fact that's what came with it, IMO. On a new GMT, I'm not crazy about the pepsi. I like the black/red, and obviously the black. The black is less noticeable.

dman · 16 December 2005, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

If you're talking new GMT Ed, I agree with you 100%. On the vintage though, I like the look. Just take a look at the large hr markers. It's almost like a maxi dial. Matched with the acrylic crystal and matte dial, the bezel looks right due to the fact that's what came with it, IMO. On a new GMT, I'm not crazy about the pepsi. I like the black/red, and obviously the black. The black is less noticeable.

I agree Paul, new to vintage is like comparing apples to mangos. Even though I like new watches, there is no denying the beauty of that bad boy.

14 December 2005, 02:16 PM	#1
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I feel gilt-ty! As many of you know I've had a GMT-Master for a long time. I've always wanted a small hand version. During the "hunt" I ran across this one and the gilt dial was to much to pass up. My pictures don't do it justice. Sadly many of these watches lost their mini-hand and dial over the years. Presented is a 1675 GMT-Master ser# 1.3 mil circa 1966. GMTs past and present

14 December 2005, 05:06 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Nice info, Mike, thanks!! BTW, I'd feel GUILTY too if I spelt it the way you did!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

14 December 2005, 08:18 PM	#3
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,389	Another beauty Mike. I love those old GMTs with acrylic crystal, pepsi bezel and no surrounds. __________________ JJ

14 December 2005, 11:47 PM	#4
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,627	Very nice, Mike. But, unlike Paul, I like the black bezel and the surrounds that outline the markers. I find they add a touch crispness to the GMT-II that just seems to set it apart from the pack. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

15 December 2005, 12:17 AM	#6
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Mike, that is a great pick up!! I love it mate. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

14 December 2005, 11:54 PM	#5
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Beautiful watch Mike. You're a lucky guy to have that one

15 December 2005, 01:32 AM	#7
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	Great find Mike! Wear it in good health. Tyler __________________ Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet. Member #84

15 December 2005, 01:41 AM	#8
Southern Jessie Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 278	Beautiful watch, Mike! Love the gilt dials on vintage GMTs, Subs and Explorers. The next one you're going to have to search for is a 6542 (my fav GMT!)

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