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daytona420 · 18 August 2015, 05:58 PM

Hi guys,

I have a 1675 root beer GMT that was last serviced in 1978. It was purchased in Argentina in 1975 by my father. It has a nipple dial and oyster bracelet but the bracelet is only steel not two tone steel and gold.

I don't really wear this watch but I had some others that were going in for service so I brought it along also.
Rolex told me that since the hands had been refinished elsewhere they needed to be replaced at a cost of $700 CAD and they wont service the watch unless they replace them. The hands have some green corrosion on them which is why they were polished before I guess. They also recommend replacing the crown and tube, acrylic glass, and dial. If they replace the dial and hands," it would be of current type available."

Will replacing the hands diminish the value in any way? How about replacing the the acrylic and crown and polishing the case and bracelet?
My other question is about the bracelet itself. I have never seen a root beer GMT with a non two tone steel oyster bracelet and wondered if it was a rare option or the dealer switched it or what??

Thanks in advance

watchcrank · 19 August 2015, 12:24 AM

An independent watchmaker can replace a whole lot cheaper imho. 700 CAD just for hands is pretty high for Lumi hands that are not what came on the watch.
If its been worn and needs a good polish RSC usually does a nice job.
As to bracelet it could have been replaced or traded out when sold. The two tone would have been a lot more $$. Send a few scans for much better evaluation, watch and bracelet. m

JohnBaker3 · 19 August 2015, 01:00 AM

If the incorrect bracelet bothers you, I would just get a high-end leather strap. This reference looks great on leather!

waQstar · 19 August 2015, 02:30 AM

If the dial and hands are really no good a replacement is ok, post some pics...

HERITAGE82 · 19 August 2015, 04:41 AM

We really need pictures to give you good advice...

joe100 · 19 August 2015, 07:32 AM

Yes please, photos

daytona420 · 19 August 2015, 12:44 PM

Thanks for the replys and advice. The watch is still at Rolex and ill post pics when its back but it will be another month.

18 August 2015, 05:58 PM	#1
daytona420 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: toronto Posts: 2	Advice needed on a root beer 1675 Hi guys, I have a 1675 root beer GMT that was last serviced in 1978. It was purchased in Argentina in 1975 by my father. It has a nipple dial and oyster bracelet but the bracelet is only steel not two tone steel and gold. I don't really wear this watch but I had some others that were going in for service so I brought it along also. Rolex told me that since the hands had been refinished elsewhere they needed to be replaced at a cost of $700 CAD and they wont service the watch unless they replace them. The hands have some green corrosion on them which is why they were polished before I guess. They also recommend replacing the crown and tube, acrylic glass, and dial. If they replace the dial and hands," it would be of current type available." Will replacing the hands diminish the value in any way? How about replacing the the acrylic and crown and polishing the case and bracelet? My other question is about the bracelet itself. I have never seen a root beer GMT with a non two tone steel oyster bracelet and wondered if it was a rare option or the dealer switched it or what?? Thanks in advance

19 August 2015, 01:00 AM	#3
JohnBaker3 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: John Baker III Location: Spring,Texas Watch: 1971 Red Sub Posts: 2,221	If the incorrect bracelet bothers you, I would just get a high-end leather strap. This reference looks great on leather! __________________ As I've grown older, I've learned that pleasing everyone is impossible, but pissing off everyone is a piece of cake.

19 August 2015, 02:30 AM	#4
waQstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Walter A. Location: Sunny California Watch: 16760 Posts: 2,629	If the dial and hands are really no good a replacement is ok, post some pics... __________________ Our shadows taller than our soul........

19 August 2015, 04:41 AM	#5
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,420	We really need pictures to give you good advice... __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

19 August 2015, 07:32 AM	#6
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19 August 2015, 12:24 AM	#2
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,661	An independent watchmaker can replace a whole lot cheaper imho. 700 CAD just for hands is pretty high for Lumi hands that are not what came on the watch. If its been worn and needs a good polish RSC usually does a nice job. As to bracelet it could have been replaced or traded out when sold. The two tone would have been a lot more $$. Send a few scans for much better evaluation, watch and bracelet. m

19 August 2015, 12:44 PM	#7
daytona420 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: toronto Posts: 2	Thanks for the replys and advice. The watch is still at Rolex and ill post pics when its back but it will be another month.

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