Question on 1675

[AJMarcus]

I've searched around and can't seem to find a definite answer to my question. I'm sure TRF will come through on this one fairly easily for the GMT aficionados. Can someone tell me what would be the proper bracelet for a 1968 GMT Pepsi model 1675? Can it have an oyster bracelet with a flip lock clasp? And how does the price of $6500 sound for the piece just serviced with all boxes and papers? It has original,hands and dial and bezel. The owner never wore it much I'm told. Unfortunately I don't have pics. But I was wondering about the oyster flip lock bracelet and when I asked the watchmaker he told me it was the original,bracelet. I've got a good feeling about the watch and seller but wanted some independent and expert verification. Opinions are certainly welcome too. Many thanks guys

[RC2]

A US rivet or 7206 would most likely be on there. I am no expert but there are plenty here. Rich

[greekbum]

In 1968 it could have had a Jubilee or a rivet bracelet.

[springer]

The fliplock bracelet you are asking about would have to be a 9315 Oyster band. Although I don't believe that the GMT's came with the fliplock band in the late 1960's, the later sapphire GMT's could be ordered with the 93150 fliplock band as found on the Submariner. Of course a customer could have the dealer place any band he wanted on it at the time of purchase so anything could be possible.

$6500 sounds reasonable for a circa 1968 GMT based on your description. Pictures of the watch and accessories would help. Many sellers have put together missing pieces with these older watches that are incorrect for the watch package. I've seen many vintage Rolexes that are advertised with the "original box" when in fact it is incorrect.

If you can get some photos on here we can help you out more.

[AJMarcus]

Thanks all and Springer for the very good information and suggestions. It never ceases to amaze me about the sincere sharing of knowledge on TRF. Im going to try and get some pics as you suggested.

[yessir69]

"Bracelet: Oyster 78360, Jubilé 62510" according to: http://www.gmtmasterhistory.com/gmt-..._ref_1675.html

Mine is a 1968 model and has a 78360 with 558 end pieces.

[springer]

Originally Posted by yessir69

"Bracelet: Oyster 78360, Jubilé 62510" according to: http://www.gmtmasterhistory.com/gmt-..._ref_1675.html

Mine is a 1968 model and has a 78360 with 558 end pieces.

Hello, while the GMT did use that band in later years, it was not available in the 1960's. Your 78360 would be a Rolex replacement band if you have a 1960's thru the late 1970's GMT. If you are looking for an original band then the others mentioned in earlier posts would be correct.

[Paladin]

Originally Posted by springer

Hello, while the GMT did use that band in later years, it was not available in the 1960's. Your 78360 would be a Rolex replacement band if you have a 1960's thru the late 1970's GMT. If you are looking for an original band then the others mentioned in earlier posts would be correct.

Springer....u are my hero!

[AJMarcus]

So regarding the piece I'm considering is it safe to conclude that the SS oyster band with flip lock was not original to the 1968 GMT but rather was a bracelet used on Submariners. If that is true does it render it less collectible? Should the price be less?

[mike]

Originally Posted by RC2

A US rivet or 7206 would most likely be on there. I am no expert but there are plenty here. Rich

Correct. My 68 orginally came with that though as mentioned a jubliss might have been had. The GMT then went to a 7836 with 280s and on to the 78360.

Again it was possible to get the Submariner bracelet in later years.

[springer]

Originally Posted by AJMarcus

So regarding the piece I'm considering is it safe to conclude that the SS oyster band with flip lock was not original to the 1968 GMT but rather was a bracelet used on Submariners. If that is true does it render it less collectible? Should the price be less?

I wouldn't worry about it. As far as value goes, the 9315 is as valuable as the other bands. I wouldn't expect a price break due to this band found on the watch. It could have originally been placed on the watch by a dealer, but I have never seen anything to indicate that the 9315's were fitted on GMT's from Rolex.

Now, let's see some photos of the watch and accessories!

[yessir69]

Originally Posted by springer

Hello, while the GMT did use that band in later years, it was not available in the 1960's. Your 78360 would be a Rolex replacement band if you have a 1960's thru the late 1970's GMT. If you are looking for an original band then the others mentioned in earlier posts would be correct.

I agree. I'm going to look for a replacement. Thanks for the info.

Oh, and you're my hero too!