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Old 13 February 2016, 07:09 AM   #1
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I prefer my 1500 to my 1675!

I'm fortunate to own my fathers 1675 GMT-Master from 68 I think. It has a nice mk I dial. I inherited it back in 2004 and it has great sentimental value of course.

I also own a black dial 1500 with gold hands and gold indices. My dad bought me this on my 16th birthday back in 1980. I have all the paperwork.

I've worn the GMT everyday now since 2004 and its great. However I still love the simple classic understated 1500 date on the oyster bracelet.

It's hard to wear 2 watches, so recently I've taken to swapping them around on a weekly basis.

Watches should be worn IMO.
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Old 13 February 2016, 07:34 AM   #2
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Old 13 February 2016, 07:57 AM   #3
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Old 13 February 2016, 10:29 AM   #4
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1500 only 34 mm but remain my favorite too.

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I'm fortunate to own my fathers 1675 GMT-Master from 68 I think. It has a nice mk I dial. I inherited it back in 2004 and it has great sentimental value of course.

I also own a black dial 1500 with gold hands and gold indices. My dad bought me this on my 16th birthday back in 1980. I have all the paperwork.

I've worn the GMT everyday now since 2004 and its great. However I still love the simple classic understated 1500 date on the oyster bracelet.

It's hard to wear 2 watches, so recently I've taken to swapping them around on a weekly basis.

Watches should be worn IMO.
I don't wear mines often but agreed that it looks great on wrist
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Old 13 February 2016, 10:32 AM   #5
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Mines is silver dial with folded oyster bracelet




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Old 13 February 2016, 06:19 PM   #6
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Yes like mine but mine has a smooth bezel.

Classic.
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Old 13 February 2016, 10:38 PM   #7
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Great pics. OP, how about some photos of those beauties?
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Old 13 February 2016, 10:48 PM   #8
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I'd love too. I'll work on it.

I doubt I can match the superb quality and flare some on here have.
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Old 14 February 2016, 12:48 AM   #9
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1500 is a great piece

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Old 14 February 2016, 01:54 AM   #10
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Nice dauphine hand 1500. Great patina too :)
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Nice dauphine hand 1500. Great patina too :)

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Old 14 February 2016, 08:49 AM   #12
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