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marty mehl · 12 July 2007, 09:59 AM

hi ,I have a 1952 G.M.T. ...should I use it ? looks like brand new ..

widespreadpanic · 12 July 2007, 10:02 AM

Awesome!

Show us some photos!

marty mehl · 12 July 2007, 10:03 AM

Can anyone tell me how much ..my 55 year old watch is worth ? Rolex G M T thx

mike · 12 July 2007, 10:20 AM

Hi Marty, welcome!

Would love to see a photo of your GMT.

It's hard to make an evaluation without a pic to get an idea. Certainly 1952 would be the earlist example I've heard of. Most experts feel the GMT reference 6542 made it's debut at the 1954 Bazel show.

Flyjet601 · 14 July 2007, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Hi Marty, welcome!

Would love to see a photo of your GMT.

It's hard to make an evaluation without a pic to get an idea. Certainly 1952 would be the earlist example I've heard of. Most experts feel the GMT reference 6542 made it's debut at the 1954 Bazel show.

Thats what I thought also Mike...the GMT came out in 1954

diablojota · 12 July 2007, 11:15 AM

Absolutely! That is a classic watch. Please post photos so we can better assess the value of the watch, as well as ogle its beauty!!!!

Tools · 12 July 2007, 11:37 AM

Welcom to TRF..

A GMT that early would be a nice vintage item to have.

Should you wear it? I don't know - if it's mint, a true collector might get nervous about that

However, a watch is made to be worn and a well made one, like Rolex, will last for many years. I have 40+ year old watches I wear on occasion and I expect they will last another 40 years - I would not be shy about wearing an early Rolex.

value... couldn't say

marty mehl · 13 July 2007, 04:09 AM

The paper work I have has a serial number of 623xxx, which I researched to be a 1947? I will try to load up some pic later today. I have several misc. documents from Switzerland and South Africa. Do any of you know approx what this Rolex is valued at. It is in good shape for its age. A little fading on the bezel. But keeps great time. I do not want to sell it, since I would like to foward my watch collection to my children so they can keep a family heirlom.

Any insight would be great!

Thanks.

AGENT4734 · 13 July 2007, 05:07 AM

Here are Marty's Rolex Pics that I helped him upload. I hope it works.

P1010003.jpg
P1010004.jpg
P1010005.jpg

Agent4734

Lol-x · 13 July 2007, 10:41 AM

Wow Marty that is an awesome watch!!!!!!!!!!!
The small luminous dot below the 6 O'Clock marker adds to the value and the desirability of your watch.
A watch almost identical to yours was recently for sale for and asking price of US$10,500 (in the USA). I would say that your watch would be worth in the region of $7-10,000, give or take a couple of $K
So this should give you an idea of what your watch may be worth.
I strongly feel that your watch was manufactured in the early 1960's between 1960-63. Different sources will provide different serial number dating answers, but I have looked at your model for a long time, and so I would believe strongly in my dating estimation. The model is a 1675 and with the pointed crown guards and chapter ring, this model occurred 1960-63.
Now I cannot stop drouling.......I've almost short circuited my computer.

KJacques · 13 July 2007, 11:24 AM

That is one great looking watch.

It appears to my novice eyes to be more of an early 60's vintage? That's quite a treasure and one that will pass down nicely.

I'll be interested to hear what Mike weighs in with on this watch.

padi56 · 13 July 2007, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marty mehl

hi ,I have a 1952 G.M.T. ...should I use it ? looks like brand new ..

Well first the big give away is the crown guards that were first introduced in 1960 on the 1675 so afraid yours must be 1960 on.Now the first GMT in 1954 were basically a TOG 6202 with cal 1035.But with added upgraded 24 hour drive wheel making it into the cal 1065 these were only produced to the end of 1959 no crown guard model 6542. These are the most sort after GMT and now as rare as hens teeth and command high prices.Some reference books gives it that the 1675 was introduced late 1959 to early 1960.And now very collectable especially with a original riveted bracelet and think it might be a 7206.Now as for price in your condition watch around the $8 -$10 but now getting rarer by the day, so could get a bit more to the right collector.

mike · 13 July 2007, 06:33 PM

To some collectors that's a grail. See my responce in your other thread.

Well Done!!!!!!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 17 July 2007, 09:10 AM

Stunning GMT!

Big welcome!

dwaine99 · 24 November 2007, 01:04 PM

Nice watch Marty!

frostie · 25 November 2007, 01:21 AM

Hi and welcome to TRF 55 year old GMT

. I bet this watch has a lot of stories to tell

vitacura · 26 November 2007, 02:25 PM

Wow.. that's a beauty! Welcome aboard!

hienpham04 · 27 November 2007, 08:29 AM

Welcome, cool Rolex. Great condition for the year.

12 July 2007, 09:59 AM	#1
marty mehl Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: arizona Watch: Rolex GMT "Pepsi" Posts: 54	55 yrs . old gmt hi ,I have a 1952 G.M.T. ...should I use it ? looks like brand new ..

12 July 2007, 11:15 AM	#6
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	Absolutely! That is a classic watch. Please post photos so we can better assess the value of the watch, as well as ogle its beauty!!!! __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

13 July 2007, 04:09 AM	#8
marty mehl Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: arizona Watch: Rolex GMT "Pepsi" Posts: 54	Serial number The paper work I have has a serial number of 623xxx, which I researched to be a 1947? I will try to load up some pic later today. I have several misc. documents from Switzerland and South Africa. Do any of you know approx what this Rolex is valued at. It is in good shape for its age. A little fading on the bezel. But keeps great time. I do not want to sell it, since I would like to foward my watch collection to my children so they can keep a family heirlom. Any insight would be great! Thanks.

13 July 2007, 05:07 AM	#9
AGENT4734 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Chandler, Arizona Watch: Polar Club Founder Posts: 434	Marty's Rolex Pics Here are Marty's Rolex Pics that I helped him upload. I hope it works. P1010003.jpg P1010004.jpg P1010005.jpg Agent4734

17 July 2007, 09:10 AM	#14
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Stunning GMT! Big welcome! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

12 July 2007, 10:02 AM	#2
widespreadpanic "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 42	Awesome! Show us some photos!

12 July 2007, 10:03 AM	#3
marty mehl Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: arizona Watch: Rolex GMT "Pepsi" Posts: 54	Can anyone tell me how much ..my 55 year old watch is worth ? Rolex G M T thx

12 July 2007, 10:20 AM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Hi Marty, welcome! Would love to see a photo of your GMT. It's hard to make an evaluation without a pic to get an idea. Certainly 1952 would be the earlist example I've heard of. Most experts feel the GMT reference 6542 made it's debut at the 1954 Bazel show.

12 July 2007, 11:37 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,112	Welcom to TRF.. A GMT that early would be a nice vintage item to have. Should you wear it? I don't know - if it's mint, a true collector might get nervous about that However, a watch is made to be worn and a well made one, like Rolex, will last for many years. I have 40+ year old watches I wear on occasion and I expect they will last another 40 years - I would not be shy about wearing an early Rolex. value... couldn't say

13 July 2007, 10:41 AM	#10
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,262	Wow Marty that is an awesome watch!!!!!!!!!!! The small luminous dot below the 6 O'Clock marker adds to the value and the desirability of your watch. A watch almost identical to yours was recently for sale for and asking price of US$10,500 (in the USA). I would say that your watch would be worth in the region of $7-10,000, give or take a couple of $K So this should give you an idea of what your watch may be worth. I strongly feel that your watch was manufactured in the early 1960's between 1960-63. Different sources will provide different serial number dating answers, but I have looked at your model for a long time, and so I would believe strongly in my dating estimation. The model is a 1675 and with the pointed crown guards and chapter ring, this model occurred 1960-63. Now I cannot stop drouling.......I've almost short circuited my computer.

13 July 2007, 11:24 AM	#11
KJacques "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: USA Watch: the skies Posts: 1,250	That is one great looking watch. It appears to my novice eyes to be more of an early 60's vintage? That's quite a treasure and one that will pass down nicely. I'll be interested to hear what Mike weighs in with on this watch.

13 July 2007, 06:33 PM	#13
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	To some collectors that's a grail. See my responce in your other thread. Well Done!!!!!!!

24 November 2007, 01:04 PM	#15
dwaine99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dwaine Location: SC Watch: 124060 Posts: 356	Nice watch Marty!

25 November 2007, 01:21 AM	#16
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Hi and welcome to TRF 55 year old GMT . I bet this watch has a lot of stories to tell

26 November 2007, 02:25 PM	#17
vitacura "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 290	Wow.. that's a beauty! Welcome aboard!

27 November 2007, 08:29 AM	#18
hienpham04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Hien Q Pham Location: Orlando, FL Watch: Rolex President Posts: 595	Welcome, cool Rolex. Great condition for the year.

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