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Old 20 October 2018, 10:51 PM   #1
lee fowler
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One previous owner 1675 GMT from 1968.

Ok so I was having a tidy up and move around etc and thought that you might enjoy some new pictures of my very first vintage GMT purchase made back in April 2015. The watch was made during 1968 and sold in December 1969 when the retail price was £100 as can be seen in the catalogue. If you look closely at the hang tag and Rolex booklet you can see that it has the UK reference for the watch which was 1015 and also that it was supplied with a 6636 bracelet. The set also has all the paperwork for the three services it has had in its life which had been carried out at Rolex UK in Bexley as well as a written history of the watch from the previous owner. I also sourced a NOS insert for it to replace the service insert it was wearing! Please enjoy the pictures.
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Old 20 October 2018, 10:54 PM   #2
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Thanks for sharing this rare set and love yours. Wish I can find one like like yours


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Old 20 October 2018, 11:25 PM   #3
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Nice set Lee!

The 6636 bracelets are worth a small fortune now, a nice bonus for your watch.

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Old 21 October 2018, 12:52 AM   #4
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Very beautiful! Enjoy


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Old 21 October 2018, 01:19 AM   #5
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Beautiful. Super shots Lee. You’re a lucky guy!
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Old 21 October 2018, 01:58 AM   #6
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Fabulous! Thanks for sharing this beautiful set.

There is something very special about having all the bits and pieces with a vintage watch. Some of it is psychological, but a lot of it is the fun of going through it from time to time, knowing that it is a "complete" watch.
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Old 21 October 2018, 02:12 AM   #7
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That's awesome - thanks for sharing and congratulations! Great find.
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Old 21 October 2018, 04:59 AM   #8
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Great watch! And love that catalogue with the clearly over polished sub with lopsided lugs, springbar out...
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Old 21 October 2018, 05:47 PM   #9
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Superb!
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Old 21 October 2018, 07:17 PM   #10
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What a beautiful piece man!
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Old 21 October 2018, 09:51 PM   #11
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The prices of those watches back in the day... Wish I had time machine to go back and buy them all
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Old 21 October 2018, 10:26 PM   #12
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The catalog brings up an interesting point. Why are there several models not available in the United Kingdom that are listed? Do the have anything in common?
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Old 21 October 2018, 10:27 PM   #13
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I'd give that a "super nice" rating
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Old 21 October 2018, 10:47 PM   #14
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Very nice!
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Old 21 October 2018, 11:49 PM   #15
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Great watch. I am not a big vintage fan but that one really works for me.
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Old 21 October 2018, 11:56 PM   #16
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Excellent. Great timepiece
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Old 22 October 2018, 12:17 AM   #17
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Nice set, it is so much more interesting with all of those details. Congrats and enjoy it is a beautiful watch!
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Old 22 October 2018, 12:23 AM   #18
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Wow, this is beautiful!! Thanks for sharing!
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Old 22 October 2018, 03:34 AM   #19
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Great set, Lee ! Thanks for sharing !!!
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Old 22 October 2018, 03:44 AM   #20
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What a set!! Congrats, definitely a keeper.
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Old 22 October 2018, 04:08 AM   #21
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Great set! Congrats
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