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Alexxonvaldez · 4 June 2015, 09:55 PM

Hi Folks,

Looking for some infos about the mk of the dial and insert of this beauty :

Many thanks and Regards !

TimeToGo · 6 June 2015, 10:44 PM

Welcome to the Forum!

Looks like a very nice watch, Mk-5 with a service insert.

What is the year of production (first three digits of the serial number)?

1675-David · 6 June 2015, 10:47 PM

great looking watch, well done!

Dries · 6 June 2015, 10:54 PM

Beauty, congrats!

RC2 · 7 June 2015, 12:55 AM

Love it. Love that band

Mine says hello

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brandrea · 7 June 2015, 12:56 AM

Welcome to TRF

sea-dweller · 7 June 2015, 02:30 AM

It's a beautiful example!

thomaspp · 7 June 2015, 02:39 AM

Very nice!

lee fowler · 7 June 2015, 02:47 AM

Very nice and welcome.

Lee

lhanddds · 7 June 2015, 03:14 AM

A great watch, congrats

roll9 · 7 June 2015, 06:37 AM

Can't go wrong with a vintage Pepsi. Congrats!

Alexxonvaldez · 7 June 2015, 08:44 PM

thanks everyone !
it's 1.4 mil on a 7836/382 bracelet
any clues on where to find a 1966 fat font insert ?
regards !

Alex The Watch Guy · 7 June 2015, 11:37 PM

Welcome to TRF!

That is indeed a very nice 1675. However, based on the serial number, it has the wrong dial. MK 5's were produced in the mid to late 70's. Your serial corresponds to a 60's production date.

Alexxonvaldez · 8 June 2015, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex The Watch Guy

Welcome to TRF!

That is indeed a very nice 1675. However, based on the serial number, it has the wrong dial. MK 5's were produced in the mid to late 70's. Your serial corresponds to a 60's production date.

You're right the dial and hands may have been serviced threw the ages.

jdmi32 · 8 June 2015, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexxonvaldez

thanks everyone !
it's 1.4 mil on a 7836/382 bracelet
any clues on where to find a 1966 fat font insert ?
regards !

Hello and welcome! At 1.4 mil I would expect a gilt dial so it looks like yours has been changed at some point. Very nice looking watch regardless.

watchcrank · 8 June 2015, 01:35 AM

As said, needs a gilt dial, small arrow hand set and insert for period correct. But it is a very nice GMT and should be enjoyed as it is. Welcome.

springer · 8 June 2015, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchcrank

As said, needs a gilt dial, small arrow hand set and insert for period correct. But it is a very nice GMT and should be enjoyed as it is. Welcome.

I agree with Mike. There is also the possibility that if the serial number is in the high 1.4 range, say 1.49XXXX, it could have come with the Mark 0 white-lettered dial which looks like the last gilt dial found on the GMT except the lettering is white. Either way, it would have the small 24-hour hand set as Watchcrank mentioned in his reply.

Frosty · 8 June 2015, 04:15 AM

Alexxonvaldez · 8 June 2015, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer

I agree with Mike. There is also the possibility that if the serial number is in the high 1.4 range, say 1.49XXXX, it could have come with the Mark 0 white-lettered dial which looks like the last gilt dial found on the GMT except the lettering is white. Either way, it would have the small 24-hour hand set as Watchcrank mentioned in his reply.

Awsome ! clear and simple. the hunt season is open for these parts

strafer_kid · 9 June 2015, 07:21 AM

1675 Pepsi has got to be one of the nicest looking watches that Rolex ever put out - classic!

therolexguy · 10 June 2015, 11:53 AM

Mine says hellllllooooooooo

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Wristmaster · 11 June 2015, 04:51 PM

That first picture gave me some sort of erection

Alexxonvaldez · 1 January 2021, 08:27 PM

Hi Folks !

Thanks to you and all the literature around, I'm positive it's a "service" T-25 Mk5 dial and hands though not the actual "service" Mk6 dial. I guess these parts were flipped in the end of the 70's decade.
My "thin case" 1.46... serial should have a gilt or Mk1 + small arrow and fat font bezel but these are museum pieces by now.

The lume spots are now dead but the hands still blur a second or two evenly when flashlighted... Both kept an even off-white patina.

I found a matching 7836 with 280 end links bracelet from I-70 to replace the Tudor oriented set that was on.

From time to time, I stick an authentic Cappuccino all black insert on the bezel and a tropic strap to keep the watch under the radar when traveling.
Amazing piece which made me a "one-watch" guy threw the years.
After 5 years of duty, still keeping great accuracy with a minus 1 second per day !

She should hit the desk this year for a good service.

Alexxonvaldez · 2 January 2021, 08:23 PM

In the flesh.

Jackie Daytona · 3 January 2021, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexxonvaldez

In the flesh.

Beautiful pair!

swish77 · 3 January 2021, 06:49 AM

Wow, talk about a delayed update!! But all good!

Nothing wrong with service parts, as long as you know about them and you're happy.Very nice-looking GMT!

Trog · 3 January 2021, 09:36 AM

My 3.3M says hello:

Alexxonvaldez · 3 January 2021, 11:06 PM

Hi Trog ! exquisite one, paired with the Jubilee it's classy to say the least.

Alexxonvaldez · 3 January 2021, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swish77

Wow, talk about a delayed update!! But all good!

Nothing wrong with service parts, as long as you know about them and you're happy.Very nice-looking GMT!

Hi Switch, you bet it's a relatively long term review. So far so good : accurate, elegant, but a scratch magnet.
The parts are legit and well sourced.

Alexxonvaldez · 22 June 2021, 09:37 AM

A few night shots of the Tritium "activated" by a black light torch :

White a loupe, you can see a few dots still sparkling on the hour plots.
The hands are twinkling in green for a few seconds.
Night or day, they always keep sparkling gently.

I managed to order a brand new 78360/580 bracelet to spare the old one.

4 June 2015, 09:55 PM	#1
Alexxonvaldez "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 70	First vintage : 1675 inside Hi Folks, Looking for some infos about the mk of the dial and insert of this beauty : Many thanks and Regards !

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6 June 2015, 10:44 PM	#2
TimeToGo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,594	Welcome to the Forum! Looks like a very nice watch, Mk-5 with a service insert. What is the year of production (first three digits of the serial number)?

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1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,015	great looking watch, well done!

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Dries "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,612	Beauty, congrats!

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lee fowler 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 2,509	Very nice and welcome. Lee

7 June 2015, 03:14 AM	#10
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	A great watch, congrats

7 June 2015, 06:37 AM	#11
roll9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Dan Location: California Watch: 1016 & 16700 Posts: 368	Can't go wrong with a vintage Pepsi. Congrats!

7 June 2015, 08:44 PM	#12
Alexxonvaldez "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 70	thanks everyone ! it's 1.4 mil on a 7836/382 bracelet any clues on where to find a 1966 fat font insert ? regards !

7 June 2015, 11:37 PM	#13
Alex The Watch Guy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: @Home Posts: 225	Welcome to TRF! That is indeed a very nice 1675. However, based on the serial number, it has the wrong dial. MK 5's were produced in the mid to late 70's. Your serial corresponds to a 60's production date.

8 June 2015, 01:35 AM	#16
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,661	As said, needs a gilt dial, small arrow hand set and insert for period correct. But it is a very nice GMT and should be enjoyed as it is. Welcome.

9 June 2015, 07:21 AM	#20
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,127	1675 Pepsi has got to be one of the nicest looking watches that Rolex ever put out - classic!

10 June 2015, 11:53 AM	#21
therolexguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,524	Mine says hellllllooooooooo ImageUploadedByTapatalk1433901207.086610.jpg

11 June 2015, 04:51 PM	#22
Wristmaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: A.K.W Location: Indonesia Watch: Me Watching U Posts: 587	That first picture gave me some sort of erection

1 January 2021, 08:27 PM	#23
Alexxonvaldez "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 70	Hi Folks ! Thanks to you and all the literature around, I'm positive it's a "service" T-25 Mk5 dial and hands though not the actual "service" Mk6 dial. I guess these parts were flipped in the end of the 70's decade. My "thin case" 1.46... serial should have a gilt or Mk1 + small arrow and fat font bezel but these are museum pieces by now. The lume spots are now dead but the hands still blur a second or two evenly when flashlighted... Both kept an even off-white patina. I found a matching 7836 with 280 end links bracelet from I-70 to replace the Tudor oriented set that was on. From time to time, I stick an authentic Cappuccino all black insert on the bezel and a tropic strap to keep the watch under the radar when traveling. Amazing piece which made me a "one-watch" guy threw the years. After 5 years of duty, still keeping great accuracy with a minus 1 second per day ! She should hit the desk this year for a good service.

2 January 2021, 08:23 PM	#24
Alexxonvaldez "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 70	In the flesh.

3 January 2021, 06:49 AM	#26
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,793	Wow, talk about a delayed update!! But all good! Nothing wrong with service parts, as long as you know about them and you're happy.Very nice-looking GMT!

3 January 2021, 11:06 PM	#28
Alexxonvaldez "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 70	Hi Trog ! exquisite one, paired with the Jubilee it's classy to say the least.

22 June 2021, 09:37 AM	#30
Alexxonvaldez "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 70	A few night shots of the Tritium "activated" by a black light torch : White a loupe, you can see a few dots still sparkling on the hour plots. The hands are twinkling in green for a few seconds. Night or day, they always keep sparkling gently. I managed to order a brand new 78360/580 bracelet to spare the old one.

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