Opinions on 1675

[Arnozerosix]

Originally Posted by XavierM

I would always choose a watch only, perfect dial over a nice set (papers etc). But that’s just personal preference.
What’s the price ?

Perfect (non restored dial) are more and more difficult to find nowadays....Always a question of compromise, and this set makes it a bit special somehow....

[SmallSeconds]

Thanks for sharing your opinions and expertise! Price has not yet been discussed. I most of all wanted to inform myself here on the condition/ originality of the watch(parts)! Personally, I am really charmed by the completeness of this set (it includes some extra paperwork not on the pics, an extra Plexiglas, insert etc.) but I completely understand how most here would prefer to see a better case and dial when deciding on a watch like this!

[springer]

Originally Posted by SmallSeconds

Thanks for sharing your opinions and expertise! Price has not yet been discussed. I most of all wanted to inform myself here on the condition/ originality of the watch(parts)! Personally, I am really charmed by the completeness of this set (it includes some extra paperwork not on the pics, an extra Plexiglas, insert etc.) but I completely understand how most here would prefer to see a better case and dial when deciding on a watch like this!

I think that based on the age of the watch, the case is in better condition than many other other GMTs from the same era. The case can always be "tuned up" if you choose to get it back to original condition.

I don't have to tell you that 54-year-old sets that haven't been cobbled together are an appreciating commodity and very tough to locate these days.

Enjoy the watch!

[SmallSeconds]

Thanks for sharing Springer!

[1675-David]

I agree with JP's assessment of the case, it's clearly been polished but not overly so and remains thick and well defined. The sides look straight and the lug holes are free from the kind of softening that develops with repeated polishing. Very nice watch with lots of character and a bunch of papers that hit the "turn on" switch for many who are into full set collecting. A new dial can always be sourced, Mk1 dials don't grow on trees but they are not super rare either.

[SmallSeconds]

Originally Posted by 1675-David

I agree with JP's assessment of the case, it's clearly been polished but not overly so and remains thick and well defined. The sides look straight and the lug holes are free from the kind of softening that develops with repeated polishing. Very nice watch with lots of character and a bunch of papers that hit the "turn on" switch for many who are into full set collecting. A new dial can always be sourced, Mk1 dials don't grow on trees but they are not super rare either.

Good to hear and thank you for sharing your thoughts!