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Old 16 September 2020, 06:29 AM   #1
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Correct "Pepsi" Bezel for my 1675?

Hey everyone,

Been contemplating adding a "Pepsi" bezel to spice up my "barn-find" 1675 GMT I purchased last year. Wanted to get the forum's thoughts on what the period correct bezel insert would be.

Here are some quick facts on the watch:

Model: 1675
Serial #: 5.6 million
Age: 1978
Dial: Mark V

Any specific details on the "Pepsi" bezel I should target for something period correct?

Down the line, I might add an oyster bracelet as well. Watch is going in for a serivce shortly and I will likely send the jubilee bracelet out for some stretch repair... been a bit lazy to do work on it recently due to covid.

Thanks in advance!
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Old 16 September 2020, 07:09 AM   #2
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This would work for me - circa later part of the 1970s.
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Old 16 September 2020, 07:40 AM   #3
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This would work for me - circa later part of the 1970s.
Thanks! Is this the red back version? Is there a specific variation/generation name for this version of the Pepsi bezel?
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Old 16 September 2020, 07:59 AM   #4
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Old 16 September 2020, 08:19 AM   #5
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This is my in 1978 purchased 1675 GMT Master in cpl. original condition.
Cpl. set of doc's.......
I still am the 1st owner........










Original 1978 invoice of hfl 1020,- equivalent $ 540,-.......this was a nett price after a 40% discount that time....

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Old 16 September 2020, 08:49 AM   #6
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This is my in 1978 purchased 1675 GMT Master in cpl. original condition.
Cpl. set of doc's.......
I still am the 1st owner........










Original 1978 invoice of hfl 1020,- equivalent $ 540,-.......this was a nett price after a 40% discount that time....


Stunning patina !
Love the 1675...


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Old 16 September 2020, 09:56 AM   #7
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This is my in 1978 purchased 1675 GMT Master in cpl. original condition.
Cpl. set of doc's.......
I still am the 1st owner........










Original 1978 invoice of hfl 1020,- equivalent $ 540,-.......this was a nett price after a 40% discount that time....

Such a stunning example! Thanks bud!
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Thanks! Is this the red back version? Is there a specific variation/generation name for this version of the Pepsi bezel?

Yes it's a red back. As far as naming it - it is a later 70s insert. There are no "mark" numbers that I know of regarding the inserts. The best way to identify these inserts is the era from which they seem to have been found on the vintage GMTs.
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Old 16 September 2020, 09:39 PM   #9
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This is my in 1978 purchased 1675 GMT Master in cpl. original condition.

Cpl. set of doc's.......

I still am the 1st owner........





















Original 1978 invoice of hfl 1020,- equivalent $ 540,-.......this was a nett price after a 40% discount that time....





That is SO cool.


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Old 16 September 2020, 10:43 PM   #11
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This is my in 1978 purchased 1675 GMT Master in cpl. original condition.
Cpl. set of doc's.......
I still am the 1st owner........










Original 1978 invoice of hfl 1020,- equivalent $ 540,-.......this was a nett price after a 40% discount that time....


This is amazing! Can't wait to see the OP's watch with a Pepsi bezel
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