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mewmew · 3 February 2019, 03:18 PM

Hi -
I'm a newbie to watch collection and I just love the beauty & history of Rolex vintage watches. This GMT 1675 root beer caught my eye and I'm trying to get an original full set (aka avoid franken rolex). The aging color of the bezel is really nice... something that only comes with a vintage.

I've been trying to do as much research as I can and it's getting overwhelming.

Would appreciate if the experts on this forum can take a look and let me know if it's worth pursuing!

Thanks!!

Details below from the online dealer I found (goverberg watches). I can't post the link since I'm new... :(
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PRE-OWNED ROLEX GMT-MASTER VINTAGE “ROOTBEER” 1675
Our Price
$16,950.00

REFERENCE NUMBER 1675SKU4026811
CONDITION Pre-Owned
WARRANTY No Warranty

Pre-Owned Rolex GMT-Master Vintage “Rootbeer” (1675) self-winding automatic watch, features a 40mm stainless steel case with a and 18k yellow gold “Rootbeer” bezel surrounding a brown dial on a stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Oyster bracelet with folding buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, seconds, date and GMT. This watch comes complete with box and papers. 3.4 Million Serial.

We are selling this watch in “as is” condition and without a warranty!

Dan S · 4 February 2019, 02:43 AM

That watch looks ok, but no pristine, the case and bezel exhibit a modest amount of polishing, which is common. Incredibly, the asking price reflects a 100% premium over FMV for the box and papers. The two-tone RB models are much less desirable than the SS Pepsi and several decent examples have popped up on eBay recently, so we have a reasonable calibration on price. A good example with an oyster bracelet recently sold for $8,300, and there is a current auction (jubilee bracelet) with a starting bid of $7800, and no bidders. Personally, I don't think the box and papers add more than $8k to the value.

I'm not being judgmental, since I actually own one of these (jubilee, no B&P), so I wish they were more valuable, but they're just not. Most people don't like two-tone sports models. If I sold mine, I would be happy to get $8k.

mewmew · 4 February 2019, 05:32 AM

Wow. Thank you so much for sharing your expert knowledge. I really appreciate it.
Learning a ton from this forum!

3 February 2019, 03:18 PM	#1
mewmew "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: California Posts: 24	GMT 1675 Root Beer: Thoughts? Hi - I'm a newbie to watch collection and I just love the beauty & history of Rolex vintage watches. This GMT 1675 root beer caught my eye and I'm trying to get an original full set (aka avoid franken rolex). The aging color of the bezel is really nice... something that only comes with a vintage. I've been trying to do as much research as I can and it's getting overwhelming. Would appreciate if the experts on this forum can take a look and let me know if it's worth pursuing! Thanks!! Details below from the online dealer I found (goverberg watches). I can't post the link since I'm new... :( --- PRE-OWNED ROLEX GMT-MASTER VINTAGE “ROOTBEER” 1675 Our Price $16,950.00 REFERENCE NUMBER 1675SKU4026811 CONDITION Pre-Owned WARRANTY No Warranty Pre-Owned Rolex GMT-Master Vintage “Rootbeer” (1675) self-winding automatic watch, features a 40mm stainless steel case with a and 18k yellow gold “Rootbeer” bezel surrounding a brown dial on a stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Oyster bracelet with folding buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, seconds, date and GMT. This watch comes complete with box and papers. 3.4 Million Serial. We are selling this watch in “as is” condition and without a warranty!

4 February 2019, 02:43 AM	#2
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,902	That watch looks ok, but no pristine, the case and bezel exhibit a modest amount of polishing, which is common. Incredibly, the asking price reflects a 100% premium over FMV for the box and papers. The two-tone RB models are much less desirable than the SS Pepsi and several decent examples have popped up on eBay recently, so we have a reasonable calibration on price. A good example with an oyster bracelet recently sold for $8,300, and there is a current auction (jubilee bracelet) with a starting bid of $7800, and no bidders. Personally, I don't think the box and papers add more than $8k to the value. I'm not being judgmental, since I actually own one of these (jubilee, no B&P), so I wish they were more valuable, but they're just not. Most people don't like two-tone sports models. If I sold mine, I would be happy to get $8k. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

4 February 2019, 05:32 AM	#3
mewmew "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: California Posts: 24	Wow. Thank you so much for sharing your expert knowledge. I really appreciate it. Learning a ton from this forum!

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