1675 rootbeer nipple dial - LEGIT CHECK?

[Tjp730]

Hey everyone,

I am considering pulling the trigger on this 1675 nipple dial rootbeer. From what I can tell, everything looks like it is legit. However, I am by no means an expert, so I wanted to get a few extra opinions before I take the plunge. All comments, concerns, or anything in between would be very helpful. I want to mitigate all risk if possible!

Many thanks in advance. Cheers

[GGGMT]

It looks authentic to me but rode hard. Chunk out of underside lug. Lume missing on minute hand. Chunks missing from bezel. Dial stains. Somebody had fun with this watch.


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[TimeLord2]

The lume is damaged on the minute hand, the case has definitely been over-polished, and shows very intense pitting around the seals and hidden areas, and the movement even from my very untrained eye looks dirty and definitely in need of a service, even the lume nipples on the dial are not in good condition. And what is going on with the case back!! I have a 3.24 mil, which has also seen a lot of wear. I suppose it really depends on the price and what your intentions are.

EDIT: Even looking from the back of the case it's way over polished. The case back pitting doesn't seem to match the mid case either, which I would think should have similar pitting. Beyond that the area at 12:00 with the model number is very pitted too. Maybe you should post the price and ask the real experts if its worth the investment. Actually I wouldn't call this an investment either… Sorry.

EDIT 2: I forgot to ask. Does this come with a bracelet, which could set you back 2-3K?

Not that it would matter. Just, no.

[rootbeer7]

All real, but in poor condition. Pass for me.

[Tjp730]

Amazing, thank you all for the help. Ended up passing on it - always pays to be patient!

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by Tjp730

Amazing, thank you all for the help. Ended up passing on it - always pays to be patient!

This is so right. And buy from someone real. For example, Patrick OCW has a 1675 rootbeer that is gorgeous.


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[SeeDweller]

Originally Posted by GGGMT

This is so right. And buy from someone real. For example, Patrick OCW has a 1675 rootbeer that is gorgeous.

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Where's the link to Patrick OCW's 1675?
I actually searched the member's list and can't find him listed!!
(though I KNOW I've seen his stuff around, and he's a reputable guy....)

Help?

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by SeeDweller

Where's the link to Patrick OCW's 1675?
I actually searched the member's list and can't find him listed!!
(though I KNOW I've seen his stuff around, and he's a reputable guy....)

Help?

Actually it’s a 16753. My bad; still awesome watch. Here’s link


https://www.ocwatchguy.com/products/3428


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[SeeDweller]

Originally Posted by GGGMT

Actually it’s a 16753. My bad; still awesome watch. Here’s link

https://www.ocwatchguy.com/products/3428

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Holy Kamole!! That's an extraordinary case!! A bit of missing lume in the minute hand, but the important checklist is . . . all checked! Wow!

I have one, exactly like that, obtained from the great guys at Craft&Tailored in L.A., and it rests mostly on my beautiful wife's wrist . . .
(Very frustrating that it gets more comments from watch-lovers than anything I wear, whether it's my 5512 or a modern Batgirl!).

Thanks for the listing. And yes, there's lots of fabulous dealers out there!
(Though, I just got burned by a Private Seller on Chrono24 - see my new thread on the Watch Out! section)

[Tjp730]

Originally Posted by SeeDweller

Holy Kamole!! That's an extraordinary case!! A bit of missing lume in the minute hand, but the important checklist is . . . all checked! Wow!

I have one, exactly like that, obtained from the great guys at Craft&Tailored in L.A., and it rests mostly on my beautiful wife's wrist . . .
(Very frustrating that it gets more comments from watch-lovers than anything I wear, whether it's my 5512 or a modern Batgirl!).

Thanks for the listing. And yes, there's lots of fabulous dealers out there!
(Though, I just got burned by a Private Seller on Chrono24 - see my new thread on the Watch Out! section)

https://tropicalwatch.com/watches/y0zq

This might interest you as well

[SeeDweller]

Originally Posted by Tjp730

https://tropicalwatch.com/watches/y0zq

This might interest you as well

Oh, I know Jacek well.
A first-class guy, to be sure...... and I wish him the BEST in his new venture!!

I'm personally not that interested in the dials that look THAT "patina'd". I love the dark lumes and hands, but not the dial being quite that degenerated. We've all got our limits (it's a personal thing, of course...), but that's past mine.

Enjoy your weekend, Sir!