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springer · 31 March 2016, 10:23 AM

The old "Kojack" has been gathering dust on the garage shelf for many years now and today I thought it was a good time to break it out for a little photo shoot. The old "red ball" brought back some great memories - as many as that old GMT 16750 gracing the foreground. Great memories indeed!!!

Let's see some of your favorite memorabilia with your favorite GMT 16750.

JimSnyder · 31 March 2016, 10:52 AM

I love a GMT, my first Rolex in 1985

rod727 · 31 March 2016, 11:16 AM

Very nice...love it

Frogman4me · 31 March 2016, 12:19 PM

Beautiful patina John, stunning

motoikkyu · 1 April 2016, 12:12 AM

Thank you for sharing beautiful photos! Haven't seen one of those lights in many a year!

ADINVA · 1 April 2016, 12:56 AM

I wish my Red Sub has patina like yours. How can I get this patina?

droptopman · 1 April 2016, 03:09 AM

Great shots of an outstanding example. Awesome pics JP.

Tom1675 · 1 April 2016, 03:19 AM

supercool!

springer · 1 April 2016, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADINVA

I wish my Red Sub has patina like yours. How can I get this patina?

"Safe it" for about 10 years.

brandrea · 1 April 2016, 04:55 AM

Very nice, beauty!

JohnBaker3 · 1 April 2016, 04:58 AM

John, you are the man! Great photos as usual.

Be safe,

John B : )

Franks07 · 1 April 2016, 09:57 AM

Great shot John...here is a shot of the two GMTs I bought from you this past year along with a couple pieces of my favorite memorabilia...

springer · 1 April 2016, 10:36 AM

Frank, great photos...I love 'em!!!

FTX I · 1 April 2016, 10:43 AM

Wow

GGGMT · 1 April 2016, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer

"Safe it" for about 10 years.

Safe-Ing it In The dark is better than keeping it out in the light?

nsumner · 1 April 2016, 12:03 PM

Great shot

harry in montreal · 1 April 2016, 12:19 PM

Alright, it's my nice 1970 7021. Next to my Clint autograph I got from him in Carmel in 1986. That is also mr Gretzky when I saw him on the street in 1987. And a nice Buddha!

ADINVA · 3 April 2016, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

"Safe it" for about 10 years.

Does wearing the watch and hence exposes it to sun "retards" patina development? I know no exact explanation on the development of patina but it seems that the collective is to avoid sunlight.

Is this the generally accepted "advice"? Many thanks in advance.

Vincent65 · 3 April 2016, 02:25 AM

Great watch and roof-light, John!

Vincent65 · 3 April 2016, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADINVA

Does wearing the watch and hence exposes it to sun "retards" patina development? I know no exact explanation on the development of patina but it seems that the collective is to avoid sunlight.

Is this the generally accepted "advice"? Many thanks in advance.

Yes, sunlight fades most things. I've had watches with strong patina which had previously been stored away for years, and which have lightened noticeably since wearing them regularly. I prefer to wear them than keep them hidden away.

datejust24 · 3 April 2016, 02:57 AM

And completely badass..always amazing shots of your GMT's John...love em man !!

springer · 3 April 2016, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by datejust24

And completely badass..always amazing shots of your GMT's John...love em man !!

Thanks Chris and everyone else for the comments.

ADINVA · 3 April 2016, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincent65

Yes, sunlight fades most things. I've had watches with strong patina which had previously been stored away for years, and which have lightened noticeably since wearing them regularly. I prefer to wear them than keep them hidden away.

Thanks Vincent. Maybe this is why I have not been able to develop any patina except the current ivory cream look. I do envy those nice patina but to shelf it and not wearing it seems like defeating the purpose of owning and enjoying a nice vintage.

Guess I just have to made-do with my ivory Red Sub.

sea-dweller · 4 April 2016, 01:44 AM

Beautiful!

Dalton · 4 April 2016, 03:42 AM

They sure are tasty! Good show John!

djmusicman · 11 April 2016, 06:50 PM

I think the amount of tritium used in the lume mix is really important. I have a 20th anniversary speedmaster and when i was looking for one to buy i noticed that they all had a really similar patina. They would have all been made around the same time. I got mine from a guy in Australia and it has seen a lot of sun, the insert has faded to grey and the dial a little brown but the lume plots are deep yellow! Compare to a new speedy in the pic

Vincent65 · 11 April 2016, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djmusicman

I think the amount of tritium used in the lume mix is really important. I have a 20th anniversary speedmaster and when i was looking for one to buy i noticed that they all had a really similar patina. They would have all been made around the same time. I got mine from a guy in Australia and it has seen a lot of sun, the insert has faded to grey and the dial a little brown but the lume plots are deep yellow! Compare to a new speedy in the pic

Nice patina on the right - but not what I'd call 'deep yellow' - maybe it's the lighting in the photo. Great watches anyway!

djmusicman · 11 April 2016, 10:10 PM

The speedy pic was taken with natural light. I found that pics taken with natural light make the lume look lighter than it is and those taken with a flash make it look darker!

Here is my GMT outside and then inside with the flash on and in keeping with the theme of this post, a pic with my vintage fender telecaster

By the way, thanks to people on here for teaching me about what to look for when buying vintage watches. I was able to find this one in nice condition without spending crazy money

crowncollection · 11 April 2016, 10:18 PM

Nice piece John

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