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mike · 9 November 2006, 11:54 AM

The GMT has always been a special watch to me. One of the dearest has always been the Gilt/Gloss 1675 with small pointer hand.
Available untill circa 1966 or so the Gilt dial combined with the acryllic crystal has such a warm classy look.
Such a shame so many of these great dials were lost to servicing over the years.

This one, recently regulated, is -1 sec. a day. Like most I prefer a watch to be a tad fast if anything, but after 40 years the "old man" has earned the right to be fashionably late. LOL!

roadcarver · 9 November 2006, 12:07 PM

Mmmmml.... as usual, nice, very nice Mike!

C.J. · 9 November 2006, 12:39 PM

That's just awesome, bro

mikey · 9 November 2006, 12:41 PM

I liked to hear that it earned a right to be slow. Mine too

ginzo · 9 November 2006, 12:51 PM

Thanks for sharing the pics

Rockrolex · 9 November 2006, 12:52 PM

I appreciate the classic look of the 1675, Mike, but I do prefer the quick set time feature of the 16710.

mike · 9 November 2006, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I appreciate the classic look of the 1675, Mike, but I do prefer the quick set time feature of the 16710.

LOL! What a great lead in Ed for chapter two!

The 16750....

Introduced circa 1979-1980 the 16750 was the first GMT to introduce a true quick-set date feature.
Known as the "transitional" GMT the 16750 featured the new fast beat 3075 movement. Made for only a few years. The first models came with a matt dial before Rolex switched to the gloss WG surround dial.
Interestingly, the 16750 retained the acryllic crystal while it's diving cousin the 16800 was equiped with the sapphire version.
With it's thin case, some would say it's one of the most comfortable GMTs to wear.
Whether with the traditional Red/Blue insert or the Black, (both correct) the 16750 raised the bar for GMTs.
It wasn't untill the advent of the 16700 that the GMT found a sapphire crystal.
Early 16750 matt,

Latter Gloss WG surround,

Rockrolex · 9 November 2006, 01:30 PM

I gotta go with this one, Mike:

Maybe it's the WG surrounds, maybe the stark white markers, or the gloss black dial, maybe the larger arrow on the 24 hour hand. Or maybe it's just the right combination of all those elements coming together in one perfect union.

JJ Irani · 9 November 2006, 04:13 PM

Great pics as always, Mike. Your pictures are very clear and oh so perfect!!

As much as I admire your vintage models, I'd still prefer my markers with the WG surrounds. But I must say your vintage pieces are in pristine condition!!

Well done, pal.

JJ

padi56 · 9 November 2006, 07:32 PM

Great pictures Mike although I like the GMT must admit prefer the Sub or SD.

mailman · 9 November 2006, 08:15 PM

I love the vintage GMT's Mike. I'd take the two with the non-surround matt dial anyday

BruceS · 9 November 2006, 08:45 PM

Outstanding Mike

jac67 · 9 November 2006, 10:08 PM

Mike that's in NOS condition! Outstanding.

John.

colemanitis · 9 November 2006, 11:18 PM

Great looking GMTs, Mike!

marshallr47 · 9 November 2006, 11:39 PM

Love the watch Mike. Thanks for the pics.

Flyjet601 · 9 November 2006, 11:52 PM

Fantastic pix and history lesson Mike.

I am a lover of the GMT, both because it suits my line of work and cuz its a damn nice watch.
I am changing time zones all the time, and to just set up my GMT II in a matter of seconds, makes life a little easier.

The 1675 is sure a nice timepiece.

9 November 2006, 11:54 AM	#1
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	A Golden Era The GMT has always been a special watch to me. One of the dearest has always been the Gilt/Gloss 1675 with small pointer hand. Available untill circa 1966 or so the Gilt dial combined with the acryllic crystal has such a warm classy look. Such a shame so many of these great dials were lost to servicing over the years. This one, recently regulated, is -1 sec. a day. Like most I prefer a watch to be a tad fast if anything, but after 40 years the "old man" has earned the right to be fashionably late. LOL!

9 November 2006, 12:07 PM	#2
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Mmmmml.... as usual, nice, very nice Mike! __________________ I'm just a cook...

9 November 2006, 12:39 PM	#3
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	That's just awesome, bro __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

9 November 2006, 12:52 PM	#6
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,517	I appreciate the classic look of the 1675, Mike, but I do prefer the quick set time feature of the 16710. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

9 November 2006, 01:30 PM	#8
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,517	I gotta go with this one, Mike: Maybe it's the WG surrounds, maybe the stark white markers, or the gloss black dial, maybe the larger arrow on the 24 hour hand. Or maybe it's just the right combination of all those elements coming together in one perfect union. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

9 November 2006, 12:41 PM	#4
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	I liked to hear that it earned a right to be slow. Mine too

9 November 2006, 12:51 PM	#5
ginzo Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Boston, MA Watch: GMT/1675 Exp/1016 Posts: 196	Thanks for sharing the pics

9 November 2006, 04:13 PM	#9
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Great pics as always, Mike. Your pictures are very clear and oh so perfect!! As much as I admire your vintage models, I'd still prefer my markers with the WG surrounds. But I must say your vintage pieces are in pristine condition!! Well done, pal. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

9 November 2006, 07:32 PM	#10
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,324	Great pictures Mike although I like the GMT must admit prefer the Sub or SD. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

9 November 2006, 08:15 PM	#11
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,372	I love the vintage GMT's Mike. I'd take the two with the non-surround matt dial anyday __________________ JJ

9 November 2006, 08:45 PM	#12
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Outstanding Mike

9 November 2006, 10:08 PM	#13
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Mike that's in NOS condition! Outstanding. John.

9 November 2006, 11:18 PM	#14
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Great looking GMTs, Mike! __________________ Member #471

9 November 2006, 11:39 PM	#15
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Love the watch Mike. Thanks for the pics. __________________ Ron

9 November 2006, 11:52 PM	#16
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Fantastic pix and history lesson Mike. I am a lover of the GMT, both because it suits my line of work and cuz its a damn nice watch. I am changing time zones all the time, and to just set up my GMT II in a matter of seconds, makes life a little easier. The 1675 is sure a nice timepiece.

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