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7 January 2018, 06:31 AM | #31 |
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I am speachless, that this incredible pices are still existi g...
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7 January 2018, 06:44 AM | #32 |
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Thank you, Chris
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Regarding the original question posted in this thread - Most important, interesting and/or collectable GMT? - I would like to offer my perspective.
Clearly the most important and interesting GMT would have to be the first - the GMT 6542. Nice examples are almost unobtainable and pricey. Most have not weathered the ages well with many having replaced or aftermarket parts. It's a great watch if you are fortunate enough to find a nice example within your budget. The most collectable GMT based on my experience would have to be the GMT 1675. While debatable on which year or dial finish is the most collectable or sought after, clearly, based on my experience, it would have to be the matte dial version from 1966-1979. The GMT 16750 with the quick-set, matte dial, is a close second and is always in demand. It was produced from 1979 for approximately five years. The remainder of collectible GMTs, BASED ON MY EXPERIENCE, are: 1) GMT II 16700 A great, true, quick-set GMT with sapphire crystal and produced in limited quantities from 1989-1999. (Everyone should have one in their collection and very undervalued in my opinion. Nice examples aren't easily found.) 2) GMT 16710 Many examples of this model for sale. Made in much larger quantities than the GMT 16700. Another great example of the sapphire models. 3) GMT GMT II 16760 A great watch made for around seven years. Due to age, many appear for sale with dial issues. If you find a nice example, buy it. 4) GMT 16750 glossy dial Little demand for these, which I can not explain. Anyone wanting more background on the various GMT models are welcome to review a thread in the Reference Section I posted a while back on these iconic models. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=568151 Below - GMT 1675, circa 1968 and a 16750.
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7 January 2018, 07:28 AM | #34 |
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Top, thank you for the posting!!!
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7 January 2018, 08:31 AM | #35 |
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I’d really hate to question Springer, who is a true expert on all things GMT, but I believe the 16700 is a GMT ( and not a GMT II). Certainly, mine is
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7 January 2018, 09:36 AM | #36 |
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What you think about his one?
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Just bought it with nearly all papers. Dont have other pictures, watch is not jet in my hands, but soon. ;-)
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7 January 2018, 09:42 AM | #38 |
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Lol...for the astute reader that caught my typos, it should read GMT 16700 and GMT II 16710.
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It looks pretty good from that one pic. Gilt dials need to be seen in person to really judge condition though unless the photographer does their best to show it in all lights. The hands appear to be replacements. Not sure about the bezel - this is a particular style on this early 1675 model. Date disc appears to be a white service type. None of which are massive issues if the dial is excellent condition. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Most important, interesting and/or collectable GMT?
Not sure why my post above has the wrong pic. This is the watch I refer to.
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Thank you waspy1, thanks for your opinions.
Any more? Dont have more pictrures jet, but coming... |
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Here is my old one with later service hands. The minute hand is much shorter than the one above. |
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Here's my chocolate beauty from 1960...
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I would kill for that collection, absolutely stunning.
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14 January 2018, 05:04 AM | #47 |
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any more on this thread? For me still the 1675 is the real deal. If possible in original condition.
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Yes, bring 'em on. Let's see 'em all please.
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Any more nice early GMTs?
I am still in love with Mauiguy‘s ;-) |
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Well, I love all the GMT Masters. The 4 digits look amazing, but I am new to this area of collecting and have not ventured back that far in time as yet. I realise this is probably not the early GMT most are looking to see, but here is my contribution.
My choice for this thread is the 16700. Same thinking as Springer here: 1) Last of the GMT Masters 2) Relatively few were sold (1989-1999) 3) Quickset date 4) Sapphire crystal 5) 3 choices of bezel (Pepsi, Coke & Black) 6) 2 choices of bracelet (Jubilee & Oyster) 7) 2 Dial variants (Tritium & Luminova) 8) Practical as a daily wearer 9) Today priced similar to a current new GMT2 I went for one of the first one’s made. An R serial made in 1988 for the 1989 launch. Have aquired all the bezel options.…..just need a jubilee bracelet now! Having original papers is the ideal for many, but I have 2 RSC service papers instead and it is still under warranty, so this gives a newbie like me piece of mind in an area that can be a minefield for the inexperienced. These early 16700s (R & L serial I believe) came with the open 6 & 9 date wheel, which is a feature I enjoy |
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Agree, very cool, good points. Also as you sai, important, they are prctical to wear. And last GMTs .... Cool |
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I scored a super nice tritium 16700 Pepsi full set from Michael M about a year and a half ago. I love it. The only thing that would have made it better is if it was an A or U series which has SWISS at the bottom...
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This is the most important GMT to me, because it's the only one I've got:
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I have a 16710 and this 1675. Love the radial dial but still wonder why they were produced in the mid 70s for such a short period.
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Initially it said: Normal chapter ring with underline Normal chapter ring without So it meant without underline. |
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I have a 16700 A serial Swiss dial bought new in August 99 , which probably makes it one of the last of the GMT masters
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4.2m serial number
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16 January 2018, 08:08 AM | #60 |
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The more 1675 and later I see, the more I love them.
But sorry, the Hawai 1675 are still speachless... |
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