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Old 14 February 2019, 02:58 AM   #1
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Which GMT 1675 dial is this?

I have read over the differences in dials, but am not really sure which dial is in my GMT Master 1675. Any experts want to enlighten me? Is there anything special about this dial or the Pepsi bezel insert? Thanks!
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Old 14 February 2019, 03:18 AM   #2
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Latest production, Mk-6..
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Old 14 February 2019, 04:24 AM   #3
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Latest production, Mk-6..
My serial is a 2.59mil and the case back is stamped II.70. So, should I assume this to be a MK-6 service dial?
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Old 14 February 2019, 04:42 AM   #4
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Yes service dial not original to the watch...
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Old 14 February 2019, 04:43 AM   #5
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As watches became older, with service, the original production dials were no longer available so the later production dials (such as the Mk-5/6 or any of the known service dials) were put in place..
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Old 14 February 2019, 04:53 AM   #6
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THANKS folks. That's kinda what I thought, but wanted to be certain. The original dial to my watch would be... Mk I? Mk II? Mk III?
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Old 14 February 2019, 05:15 AM   #7
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It would be mark1 or mark2 dial originally.
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Old 14 February 2019, 05:43 AM   #8
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As watches became older, with service, the original production dials were no longer available so the later production dials (such as the Mk-5/6 or any of the known service dials) were put in place..
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It would be mark1 or mark2 dial originally.
Thank you again. I appreciate the information.
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Old 14 February 2019, 11:24 AM   #9
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No comments on the insert?

This is a first for me - so much serif, I mean.
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Old 14 February 2019, 05:48 PM   #10
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No comments on the insert?

This is a first for me - so much serif, I mean.
With that gap to the crystal it could be a 16700/16710 insert!
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Old 15 February 2019, 12:37 AM   #11
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Font looks too thick and the huge serif I have never seen before....I’d have to go aftermarket but not sure. Definitely never seen a 16710 or 16700 with font that thick
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Old 15 February 2019, 12:56 AM   #12
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2.59 million serial should be a Mark I dial.
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Old 15 February 2019, 01:44 AM   #13
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Font looks too thick and the huge serif I have never seen before....I’d have to go aftermarket but not sure. Definitely never seen a 16710 or 16700 with font that thick
I've seen a fat font on several bezel inserts for the GMT Master 1675. In fact, just found quite a few by doing a Google search - including photos on reputable info & dealer sites. However, I noticed only a couple that had the larger serifs.
So, it might be aftermarket. I'm not sure either. I acquired the watch around year 2000, so am not the original owner. Since we've established it has a service dial, the bezel insert might have been changed as well.

FWIW, back when I was actively collecting (late 1980's - 2003), these little things didn't matter much (as long as they weren't fake). Things like the all red 24 hour hand, the long "E", a "Bart Simpson" coronet were not even mentioned or "a thing" to any collector I knew back then.

It's funny how things change and little differences become big differences as time marches on.
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Old 15 February 2019, 02:22 AM   #14
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But if you ask Luke Rottman, it isnt a service dial
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Old 15 February 2019, 03:44 AM   #15
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2.59 million serial should be a Mark I dial.
That's what I think. MK I and nothing else.

MK II should be a bit later...
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Old 15 February 2019, 05:42 AM   #16
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I've seen a fat font on several bezel inserts for the GMT Master 1675. In fact, just found quite a few by doing a Google search - including photos on reputable info & dealer sites. However, I noticed only a couple that had the larger serifs.
So, it might be aftermarket. I'm not sure either. I acquired the watch around year 2000, so am not the original owner. Since we've established it has a service dial, the bezel insert might have been changed as well.

FWIW, back when I was actively collecting (late 1980's - 2003), these little things didn't matter much (as long as they weren't fake). Things like the all red 24 hour hand, the long "E", a "Bart Simpson" coronet were not even mentioned or "a thing" to any collector I knew back then.

It's funny how things change and little differences become big differences as time marches on.
Basically, I consider all 1675 original inserts to be fat fonts except for the super fat fonts. You might find some in the later 1970s that appear a little thinner, but not by much.

Super fat font below, and a combination photo with a fat font black, fat font fuchsia and the super fat font "Pepsi."
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Old 16 February 2019, 08:39 AM   #17
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I would like see another super fat super serif insert.....besides the one in the OP
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Old 16 February 2019, 08:45 AM   #18
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