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Grubby · 30 July 2014, 01:49 PM

I've been doing a bit of research into the GMT product line. I really like the newer models, especially the BLNR, but it's very pricey. Are there good opportunities for strong upside? I was thinking about buying a TT 1675 w/out original dial + hands for almost $4k. What about the Pepsi model? I would like to hear people's thoughts on this. I am basically looking for a nice affordable piece that would make for a nice restoration project potentially, at a nice $3-$4.5k price range. Do any good deals exist, and where would I look?

I personally think that a 1675 GMT looks incredible on a NATO strap.

I love older watches with a bit of character.

Grubby · 30 July 2014, 02:15 PM

Bump!

padi56 · 30 July 2014, 04:05 PM

Any of the older GMT range will be fine 1675 or 16710 all the inserts whether black pepsi or coke are fully interchangeable insert cost around $75 and even DIY change with care.

joe100 · 30 July 2014, 04:11 PM

Save up and do it right or don't do it at all. Your budget leaves a lot of room for a fantastic original DateJust or even Explorer or Explorer 2...

Karahana · 30 July 2014, 06:55 PM

I love vintage GMTs and my fav is the Root beer and then the Pepsi one. But I would take any of them anytime. While I like the newer ones, I find the maxi-everything a little bit over the top.
I like your idea of the project. While it would be an expensive venture on the long term I think it could be rewarding =).

Griffi · 30 July 2014, 07:41 PM

16710 is very versatile. You can change insert and creat a new watch over the years.

Rob starc · 30 July 2014, 08:07 PM

Amazing display to look out for

Casey VP-26 · 30 July 2014, 09:41 PM

3-4.5K, I'm sure you will find something, Good Luck.

Im Lauf der Zeit · 30 July 2014, 10:03 PM

Buy the best condition watch your budget allows. 16700 seem to be sleepers among the GMTs for now, upside as they get more attention.

ltmgeller · 30 July 2014, 10:10 PM

I started with a 1675 fixer upper and it's already cost me $1500 over the $3k sticker in parts and gasket change without a full service. I would recommend a 16700 or a 16710 (sapphire crystals) with the three different inserts. The 16700 may be the right one for you because it's a gmt master not a master II so it's slightly more vintage. Good luck and happy hunting.

14060m · 30 July 2014, 10:40 PM

Sounds like fun

thomaspp · 30 July 2014, 10:42 PM

16710 is really a great one for the price!

HORNBLOWER · 30 July 2014, 10:59 PM

There are so many options, these are mine. I usually wear the 16760 most as it has all the GMT features and the size of a Sub.

autohorology · 30 July 2014, 11:03 PM

The 16710 or original Pepsi's. Especially with the WG version coming out at 38k I think they will become a very attractive pricepoint.

Grubby · 30 July 2014, 11:18 PM

Thanks for all of the responses, guys. The one I was considering did not have the original "nipple" dial, nor hands. Are 1675's generally more expensive/valuable than the newer ones?

The Libertine · 30 July 2014, 11:36 PM

16710 - retains as much versatility as it does character.

ltmgeller · 30 July 2014, 11:53 PM

Grubby, are you looking or stainless or two tone?

Grubby · 31 July 2014, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ltmgeller

Grubby, are you looking or stainless or two tone?

Anything that's an older model, with a bit of character, and can be had for a great price. Do you have something that fits the bill?

30 July 2014, 04:05 PM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,256	Any of the older GMT range will be fine 1675 or 16710 all the inserts whether black pepsi or coke are fully interchangeable insert cost around $75 and even DIY change with care. __________________ 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

30 July 2014, 04:11 PM	#4
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	Save up and do it right or don't do it at all. Your budget leaves a lot of room for a fantastic original DateJust or even Explorer or Explorer 2... __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

30 July 2014, 10:40 PM	#11
14060m "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Watch: 116610 , 16233 Posts: 1,802	Sounds like fun __________________

30 July 2014, 10:42 PM	#12
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	16710 is really a great one for the price! __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

30 July 2014, 02:15 PM	#2
Grubby Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Michael Location: New York City Watch: 116610LN Posts: 83	Bump!

30 July 2014, 06:55 PM	#5
Karahana "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: AE/SG Posts: 316	I love vintage GMTs and my fav is the Root beer and then the Pepsi one. But I would take any of them anytime. While I like the newer ones, I find the maxi-everything a little bit over the top. I like your idea of the project. While it would be an expensive venture on the long term I think it could be rewarding =).

30 July 2014, 07:41 PM	#6
Griffi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York Posts: 592	16710 is very versatile. You can change insert and creat a new watch over the years.

30 July 2014, 08:07 PM	#7
Rob starc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: bangalore Posts: 10	Amazing display to look out for

30 July 2014, 09:41 PM	#8
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,671	3-4.5K, I'm sure you will find something, Good Luck.

30 July 2014, 10:03 PM	#9
Im Lauf der Zeit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 1,000	Buy the best condition watch your budget allows. 16700 seem to be sleepers among the GMTs for now, upside as they get more attention.

30 July 2014, 10:10 PM	#10
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,370	I started with a 1675 fixer upper and it's already cost me $1500 over the $3k sticker in parts and gasket change without a full service. I would recommend a 16700 or a 16710 (sapphire crystals) with the three different inserts. The 16700 may be the right one for you because it's a gmt master not a master II so it's slightly more vintage. Good luck and happy hunting.

30 July 2014, 11:03 PM	#14
autohorology "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Brian Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Daytona Posts: 889	The 16710 or original Pepsi's. Especially with the WG version coming out at 38k I think they will become a very attractive pricepoint.

30 July 2014, 11:18 PM	#15
Grubby Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Michael Location: New York City Watch: 116610LN Posts: 83	Thanks for all of the responses, guys. The one I was considering did not have the original "nipple" dial, nor hands. Are 1675's generally more expensive/valuable than the newer ones?

30 July 2014, 11:36 PM	#16
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	16710 - retains as much versatility as it does character.

30 July 2014, 11:53 PM	#17
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,370	Grubby, are you looking or stainless or two tone?

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