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pmangelos · 13 March 2010, 12:43 PM

Hi All,
I am relatively new to the world of Rolex. Some time back my father gave me his old 1675 which I have been wearing quite a bit. Unfortunately, yesterday while wearing it I hit it in a hard surface and cracked the crystal. Now I obviously need a new crystal, but should I consider addional work while it is in for this service. A little info about the watch, it is a 1.8 million serial number which I think puts it about 1967. It is well used watch, not abused, with a Mark 1 dial that has been relumened (rather poorly) at some time. It keeps excellent time. I think I would like the dial brought back to a more original appearance if possible, and I think that it has been about 9 years since its last service so it is due for that as well. I live about 70 miles from the San Francisco Service Center and have heard good things about them, should I bring it there for this work, can they or will they work on the dial or will they just replace it? I have heard good things about Dalton Toledo at ABC Watchwerks, should I send it to him. What would be my best course of action, considering I do not ever plan on selling this watch, and it is far from pristine from years of good service. Any help or suggestion are appreciated.
Thank You.

Naples09 · 13 March 2010, 12:57 PM

Welcome to TRF...the 1675 is a great vintage Rolex. I'm not sure if SF Rolex will service the watch due to the age, someone will chime in with more info on that....I've heard great things about Dalton as well as Bob Ridley. They seem to be the two talked about the most on the forum.

My advice would be to contact Dalton & Bob, maybe send them pics via email to get a better idea of what work could be done on the dial.

I'm not a vintage expert...just my two cents.

Do you have any pics that you can share with us?

Jim

malakka · 13 March 2010, 01:06 PM

The Rolex Service Center in SF is fantastic. Giovanni is great and is very straightforward and helpful. Right now he is servicing my 1981 GMT Master 16750 and will next service my 1970 5513. So, yes they will service your '67 GMT.

I had contacted Bob Ridley and he was great to talk to and also very helpful. He may be a bit less expensive, but I just didn't want to deal with mailing, insuring and worrying whether the watch will make it there and back through the mail or delivery service. Since I live in the Bay Area, the SF RSC was and is the way to go.

Give Giovanni a call and talk to him about your watch and I am sure you will feel good about taking it there.

Good Luck!

ParisDakarBmw · 13 March 2010, 01:17 PM

Steve mulholland has done great work for me and mailed this back today after a complete overhaul. Good man! Great work! I'd contact him too.

after restoration

kyle L · 13 March 2010, 01:18 PM

Paul! That looks amazing, you took a chance and it came out great.

rpmooreii · 13 March 2010, 02:00 PM

Is that all red 24 hr hand correct for that watch? I am a GMT neophyte but have never seen one like that before.

ParisDakarBmw · 13 March 2010, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpmooreii

Is that all red 24 hr hand correct for that watch? I am a GMT neophyte but have never seen one like that before.

Yes it is the real "red" hand. Steve checked that out first and gave it the thumbs up. I didn't get my hopes up, but When he told me the good news I was floored. Several other people shared pics of the rare hand, and I had a gut feeling. I was right. That one hand sets this out from most.

pmangelos · 13 March 2010, 04:45 PM

Thanks for all of the replies. Here are a couple of pictures to give people an idea of what we are talking about. I apologize for the poor quality of pictures as I obviously lack the camera skills of many forum members. Any comments regarding condition or originality are welcome.

Thanks Again
Paul

greekbum · 13 March 2010, 09:57 PM

Nice 1675.

Renoir · 14 March 2010, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

Steve mulholland has done great work for me and mailed this back today after a complete overhaul. Good man! Great work! I'd contact him too.

after restoration

What a beauty!!!

Renoir · 14 March 2010, 12:35 AM

Excellent 1675!

As many mentioned, there are many options for servicing your vintage Rolex. I suggest calling/contacting a few and go with who you feel most comfortable with.

Good luck!

MitchSteel · 14 March 2010, 03:57 AM

Thats a mighty nice Red 1675, Paul.Congrats.

13 March 2010, 12:43 PM	#1
pmangelos "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CA Posts: 12	1675 Recommendations Hi All, I am relatively new to the world of Rolex. Some time back my father gave me his old 1675 which I have been wearing quite a bit. Unfortunately, yesterday while wearing it I hit it in a hard surface and cracked the crystal. Now I obviously need a new crystal, but should I consider addional work while it is in for this service. A little info about the watch, it is a 1.8 million serial number which I think puts it about 1967. It is well used watch, not abused, with a Mark 1 dial that has been relumened (rather poorly) at some time. It keeps excellent time. I think I would like the dial brought back to a more original appearance if possible, and I think that it has been about 9 years since its last service so it is due for that as well. I live about 70 miles from the San Francisco Service Center and have heard good things about them, should I bring it there for this work, can they or will they work on the dial or will they just replace it? I have heard good things about Dalton Toledo at ABC Watchwerks, should I send it to him. What would be my best course of action, considering I do not ever plan on selling this watch, and it is far from pristine from years of good service. Any help or suggestion are appreciated. Thank You.

13 March 2010, 01:06 PM	#3
malakka "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California Posts: 6	RE: 1675 Recommendations The Rolex Service Center in SF is fantastic. Giovanni is great and is very straightforward and helpful. Right now he is servicing my 1981 GMT Master 16750 and will next service my 1970 5513. So, yes they will service your '67 GMT. I had contacted Bob Ridley and he was great to talk to and also very helpful. He may be a bit less expensive, but I just didn't want to deal with mailing, insuring and worrying whether the watch will make it there and back through the mail or delivery service. Since I live in the Bay Area, the SF RSC was and is the way to go. Give Giovanni a call and talk to him about your watch and I am sure you will feel good about taking it there. Good Luck!

13 March 2010, 09:57 PM	#9
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,415	Nice 1675. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

14 March 2010, 03:57 AM	#12
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	Thats a mighty nice Red 1675, Paul.Congrats. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

13 March 2010, 12:57 PM	#2
Naples09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,795	Welcome to TRF...the 1675 is a great vintage Rolex. I'm not sure if SF Rolex will service the watch due to the age, someone will chime in with more info on that....I've heard great things about Dalton as well as Bob Ridley. They seem to be the two talked about the most on the forum. My advice would be to contact Dalton & Bob, maybe send them pics via email to get a better idea of what work could be done on the dial. I'm not a vintage expert...just my two cents. Do you have any pics that you can share with us? Jim

13 March 2010, 01:18 PM	#5
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Paul! That looks amazing, you took a chance and it came out great.

13 March 2010, 02:00 PM	#6
rpmooreii "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Roger Moore Location: Santa Barbara, CA Watch: 5513,168000,116520 Posts: 75	Is that all red 24 hr hand correct for that watch? I am a GMT neophyte but have never seen one like that before.

14 March 2010, 12:35 AM	#11
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	Excellent 1675! As many mentioned, there are many options for servicing your vintage Rolex. I suggest calling/contacting a few and go with who you feel most comfortable with. Good luck!

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