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heavenstorm · 21 January 2015, 01:15 AM

Hi im new in TRF and still learning. I recently acquired a 1675 gmt master year 1977. The bezel is missing, movement unserviced, crystal badly scratched, bracelet broken, etc. I havent got the time to go to the service center, so i thought i would ask here. My questions are:

1. How much would it cost to service the movement? im currently located in Singapore
2. Is it possible to request the service centres to NOT touch/replace some parts such as the dial and the hands?

Pics:

Thanks for your time and have a great day

aaamax · 21 January 2015, 03:09 AM

Well my friend, I think you have only one serious issue with that which is pictured in your post. I will let one of the more seasoned residents here that have honed their tact -skills to inform you.
Hope you didn't pay much.

heavenstorm · 21 January 2015, 04:36 AM

nope i didnt pay much for it. and im sure it is not fake either because its just got authenticated. would you please tell me what i miss?

Toronto Soup King · 21 January 2015, 04:59 AM

Is that plated gold on the bracelet? I thought gold on a Rolex means GOLD, not plate, but then I am an utter newbie at this, the number of variations you guys know about is insane

heavenstorm · 21 January 2015, 05:04 AM

yes it does not seems to be pure gold, but i just authenticated this at RSC and they say all part is original. The serial number is 52xxxxx.

pdoukas · 21 January 2015, 05:42 AM

Oh dear, this should be interesting. 😳

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landroverking · 21 January 2015, 06:00 AM

You lost me when you stated the bezel was missing and then show a watch with bezel.

What gives?

heavenstorm · 21 January 2015, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landroverking

You lost me when you stated the bezel was missing and then show a watch with bezel.

What gives?

The gold bezel is missing. But the insert is still there.

Kingface66 · 21 January 2015, 06:02 AM

It kinda looks like the insert is there, but not the bezel

1675-David · 21 January 2015, 06:03 AM

Looks like the bezel is gone and a pepsi insert has been left in it's place... The bracelet is aftermarket though the insert looks good. The picture quality is not good enought for me to call the dial, but I'm not sure there is anything amiss there. Case looks a bit weird around the crown guards but as I said there will be no prizes Disneydags out for these images...

landroverking · 21 January 2015, 06:04 AM

Well in that case I call fake.
Sorry

heavenstorm · 21 January 2015, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landroverking

Well in that case I call fake.
Sorry

Rolex authenticated this as genuine so how could this be fake?

Jim M · 21 January 2015, 06:14 AM

Looks like the "root beer" variant with wrong bezel color. I've seen them on two tone jubilees.

heavenstorm · 21 January 2015, 06:20 AM

Im sorry i couldnt do better pics. Only have my phone in my hand. Those are the best i can do:

MitchSteel · 21 January 2015, 06:23 AM

Needs a gold bezel, brown insert.......both you get with service
And a Nato.....you're good to go.

Kingface66 · 21 January 2015, 06:28 AM

+1

I'm not seeing what's fake about it. Unless I'm missing something....

landroverking · 21 January 2015, 06:39 AM

With the later pics I see it's a root beer
Need a 14 or 18kt bezel plus bracelet work.

What's the price?

heavenstorm · 21 January 2015, 06:45 AM

I bought it under 2k. Considering the movement is working so i think its okay.

rootbeer7 · 21 January 2015, 06:46 AM

Should look like this. Mine's earlier think 2xxx

HERITAGE82 · 21 January 2015, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heavenstorm

I bought it under 2k. Considering the movement is working so i think its okay.

Great deal at that price...

MitchSteel · 21 January 2015, 06:55 AM

+1 nice score

morafa4 · 21 January 2015, 07:03 AM

Is the insert glued to the case? And you say that a Rolex Service Center didn't mention any of the irregularities that are coming to light? :/

Otherwise, I guess good job!

heavenstorm · 21 January 2015, 07:07 AM

Thanks for the help guys. Its just glued by some sticky tape by rolex after they checked it. And funnily they didnt mention anything like the bracelet or the insert.

springer · 21 January 2015, 07:45 AM

Heaven's storm is right. I guess the newbie is having fun with this thread!!! I find it entertaining to say the least, especially the part about Rolex taping the insert to the watch.

We need more humour around here. Funny thread though.

watchcrank · 21 January 2015, 08:20 AM

+1, must be a joke.

MitchSteel · 21 January 2015, 09:32 AM

Sticky tape,eh?
Nothing but the best.

morafa4 · 21 January 2015, 11:33 AM

NOS OEM Double-Sided Rolex Sticky Tape off of VRM: $550 shipped

I kid.

CrownMe · 21 January 2015, 03:00 PM

he DEF not joking lol

heavenstorm · 21 January 2015, 03:13 PM

Lol i dont know what is the thing they used to glue the insert temporarily but yeah it looks pretty much like sticky tape lol

heavenstorm · 21 January 2015, 08:33 PM

RSC quoted me 6k usd for full service lol. i think i will either source my own gold bezel or resell

21 January 2015, 01:15 AM	#1
heavenstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 14	1675 question Hi im new in TRF and still learning. I recently acquired a 1675 gmt master year 1977. The bezel is missing, movement unserviced, crystal badly scratched, bracelet broken, etc. I havent got the time to go to the service center, so i thought i would ask here. My questions are: 1. How much would it cost to service the movement? im currently located in Singapore 2. Is it possible to request the service centres to NOT touch/replace some parts such as the dial and the hands? Pics: Thanks for your time and have a great day

21 January 2015, 06:14 AM	#13
Jim M "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Long Island NY US Watch: 1675 14060M 16622 Posts: 506	Looks like the "root beer" variant with wrong bezel color. I've seen them on two tone jubilees. __________________ Rolex, Omega, Panerai, Chopard, Blancpain, Breitling, Seiko, Zenith, IWC, Tag Heuer, Bvlgari, Cartier, Movado, Tissot, Casio and Sinn, a few of my favorite things

21 January 2015, 06:23 AM	#15
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	Needs a gold bezel, brown insert.......both you get with service And a Nato.....you're good to go. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

21 January 2015, 06:55 AM	#21
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	+1 nice score __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

21 January 2015, 07:45 AM	#24
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,211	Heaven's storm is right. I guess the newbie is having fun with this thread!!! I find it entertaining to say the least, especially the part about Rolex taping the insert to the watch. We need more humour around here. Funny thread though. __________________ 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.

21 January 2015, 03:09 AM	#2
aaamax "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sweden of yore Posts: 483	Well my friend, I think you have only one serious issue with that which is pictured in your post. I will let one of the more seasoned residents here that have honed their tact -skills to inform you. Hope you didn't pay much.

21 January 2015, 04:36 AM	#3
heavenstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 14	nope i didnt pay much for it. and im sure it is not fake either because its just got authenticated. would you please tell me what i miss?

21 January 2015, 04:59 AM	#4
Toronto Soup King "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Pete Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: 1016. Posts: 687	Is that plated gold on the bracelet? I thought gold on a Rolex means GOLD, not plate, but then I am an utter newbie at this, the number of variations you guys know about is insane

21 January 2015, 05:04 AM	#5
heavenstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 14	yes it does not seems to be pure gold, but i just authenticated this at RSC and they say all part is original. The serial number is 52xxxxx.

21 January 2015, 05:42 AM	#6
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	Oh dear, this should be interesting. 😳 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 January 2015, 06:00 AM	#7
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	You lost me when you stated the bezel was missing and then show a watch with bezel. What gives?

21 January 2015, 06:02 AM	#9
Kingface66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: The Empire State Watch: 1966 Rolex 5513 Posts: 3,421	It kinda looks like the insert is there, but not the bezel

21 January 2015, 06:03 AM	#10
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,020	Looks like the bezel is gone and a pepsi insert has been left in it's place... The bracelet is aftermarket though the insert looks good. The picture quality is not good enought for me to call the dial, but I'm not sure there is anything amiss there. Case looks a bit weird around the crown guards but as I said there will be no prizes Disneydags out for these images...

21 January 2015, 06:04 AM	#11
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Well in that case I call fake. Sorry

21 January 2015, 06:20 AM	#14
heavenstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 14	Im sorry i couldnt do better pics. Only have my phone in my hand. Those are the best i can do:

21 January 2015, 06:28 AM	#16
Kingface66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: The Empire State Watch: 1966 Rolex 5513 Posts: 3,421	+1 I'm not seeing what's fake about it. Unless I'm missing something....

21 January 2015, 06:39 AM	#17
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	With the later pics I see it's a root beer Need a 14 or 18kt bezel plus bracelet work. What's the price?

21 January 2015, 06:45 AM	#18
heavenstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 14	I bought it under 2k. Considering the movement is working so i think its okay.

21 January 2015, 07:03 AM	#22
morafa4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Alexander Location: New York, NY Watch: 16610, 1675, Cx Posts: 165	Is the insert glued to the case? And you say that a Rolex Service Center didn't mention any of the irregularities that are coming to light? :/ Otherwise, I guess good job!

21 January 2015, 07:07 AM	#23
heavenstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 14	Thanks for the help guys. Its just glued by some sticky tape by rolex after they checked it. And funnily they didnt mention anything like the bracelet or the insert.

21 January 2015, 08:20 AM	#25
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,661	+1, must be a joke.

21 January 2015, 09:32 AM	#26
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	Sticky tape,eh? Nothing but the best. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

21 January 2015, 11:33 AM	#27
morafa4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Alexander Location: New York, NY Watch: 16610, 1675, Cx Posts: 165	NOS OEM Double-Sided Rolex Sticky Tape off of VRM: $550 shipped I kid.

21 January 2015, 03:00 PM	#28
CrownMe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: My Open 6 Posts: 3,433	he DEF not joking lol

21 January 2015, 03:13 PM	#29
heavenstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 14	Lol i dont know what is the thing they used to glue the insert temporarily but yeah it looks pretty much like sticky tape lol

21 January 2015, 08:33 PM	#30
heavenstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 14	RSC quoted me 6k usd for full service lol. i think i will either source my own gold bezel or resell

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