1675 help please part II

[twnturbo]

Ok so i passed on the other one to many issues & price was up there also it was from overseas,but i found this one which is semi local to me & would appreciate your guys putting your expert eyes on it ,i realize i might owe some you a beer if we ever meet up

2.8 mil case is stamped "71" jubilee bracelet wouldn't be my 1st choice but i think it could grow on me, it looks pretty clean to me besides the small chip on the bezel insert,do you think the plots have been washed or scraped clean ,papers but no box i figure you can always add the box & hang tags but never add the punched warranty card & i can get it at a reasonable price i thought.

[roh123]

Poor case, luminova service hands, later insert etc. Last one was much better.

[Tom1675]

What Roh said. Also, if you don't want a jubilee then don't settle. You'll find the right example. If you jump on something just to get your purchase completed whatever you settled for will be the one thing you focus on every time you look at it... Be patient...

[Tom1675]

Also, have you checked the "For Sale" section of this forum?

[twnturbo]

Originally Posted by Tom1675

Also, have you checked the "For Sale" section of this forum?

Everyday haha there's a nice one from Michael Morgan but the plots are just to orange for me & yes your right i'd rather wait for the right one so patience is going to have to be practiced.

[springer]

Originally Posted by twnturbo

Everyday haha there's a nice one from Michael Morgan but the plots are just to orange for me & yes your right i'd rather wait for the right one so patience is going to have to be practiced.

Yes, as we talked about the other night...patience.

[sensui]

Originally Posted by springer

Yes, as we talked about the other night...patience.

Yep only a matter of time John finds another prime example too ..... Just chill and enjoy the show... Be picky and buy what you want.

[brandonwahl]

It took me almost a full year before I purchased my 1675. I probably spent an hour a day online looking at different sites and reading research before I eventually purchased one from John. Stay patient.

[jb335]

Originally Posted by roh123

Poor case, luminova service hands, later insert etc. Last one was much better.

At the risk of hijacking the thread, how can you tell it's a poor case?

I'm legitimately asking. I am new to the vintage world and am looking at other vintage Rolex sport watches, and I would have never been able to tell this is a poor case.

What are the signs of a poor case?

[roh123]

Originally Posted by jb335

At the risk of hijacking the thread, how can you tell it's a poor case?

I'm legitimately asking. I am new to the vintage world and am looking at other vintage Rolex sport watches, and I would have never been able to tell this is a poor case.

What are the signs of a poor case?

In this case the lugs are thick as toothpicks. Just as a starter. :)

[bazin]

Originally Posted by roh123

In this case the lugs are thick as toothpicks. Just as a starter. :)

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Ref. the front view picture:

Indeed......the left upper lug has only 80% of the width of te right lower lug..

My 1978 GMT 1675 (absolutely) never polished.....only cleaned/greased/not any new part (even plastic glass) in 1983.........runs still perfect...

[sensui]

Holy moly rudolf thanks for sharing.. That is a spectacular specimen.

[michael067]

I'm diggin the oval link braclet, is it a made in USA one or the "Hecho in Mexico" one?

[twnturbo]

Wow that's a beauty for sure ,a couple of the regulars on here reached out to me & are helping me locate what I want ,which is really appreciated.