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JoeW · 27 November 2009, 01:29 AM

I have looked at various sources, but have not been able to find a definitive answer, so I'm turning to you with my questions. First when did Rolex start producing the "Rootbeer" two-tone GMT Master? What was the original bracelet: riveted two-tone or Jubilee? Did Rolex orginally offer the two-tone GMT on a strap as well as a bracelet in the U.S.? (I have a copy of an ad that lists a GMT with a leather strap and a GMT with a bracelet, so it would seem that both were available at one time.)

Thanks in advance for your help.

greekbum · 27 November 2009, 01:36 AM

I have all the catalogs as well and have asked several well known book writers etc and they all give there own opinion but without facts.The 2 tone 1675 GMT doesnt show up in any books I have until the 69-70 period.As for the strap bracelet question I think in that time frame it was different for different countries and an ad would have put whatever you wanted on it for you.

JoeW · 27 November 2009, 05:13 AM

Thanks for your comments Nikos. I have thought that the two-tone was not available until the late 60s, and then originally available only with the Jubilee bracelet. What is the year of the earliest brochure that you have that shows a two-tone GMT? I agree with your comment that strap or bracelet availability varies from one country to another. When I asked an AD where I live if he could order a Rolex leather strap, he told me that I could order the strap only if my watch originally came with a strap and I would have to give him the old strap. However, I can get a Rolex strap from an AD in Canada.

greekbum · 27 November 2009, 08:50 AM

1970 above.I have had original owners box and papers versions with both riveted and Jubilee bracelets.I am 100% sure if you wanted 1 with a strap back than you left the AD wearing it on a strap.

springer · 27 November 2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by greekbum

1970 above.I have had original owners box and papers versions with both riveted and Jubilee bracelets.I am 100% sure if you wanted 1 with a strap back than you left the AD wearing it on a strap.

My newest Rolex Master Catalog is 1972. The GMT could be purchased then on a strap.

slcbbrown · 28 November 2009, 11:04 AM

Got a tt rootbeer on 1973 that came on a strap, new.

27 November 2009, 01:29 AM	#1
JoeW "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Joe White Location: Boulder, CO USA Watch: 1962 Rolex GMT Posts: 8	Questions about 1675 two-tone models I have looked at various sources, but have not been able to find a definitive answer, so I'm turning to you with my questions. First when did Rolex start producing the "Rootbeer" two-tone GMT Master? What was the original bracelet: riveted two-tone or Jubilee? Did Rolex orginally offer the two-tone GMT on a strap as well as a bracelet in the U.S.? (I have a copy of an ad that lists a GMT with a leather strap and a GMT with a bracelet, so it would seem that both were available at one time.) Thanks in advance for your help.

27 November 2009, 08:50 AM	#4
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,415	1970 above.I have had original owners box and papers versions with both riveted and Jubilee bracelets.I am 100% sure if you wanted 1 with a strap back than you left the AD wearing it on a strap. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

27 November 2009, 05:13 AM	#3
JoeW "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Joe White Location: Boulder, CO USA Watch: 1962 Rolex GMT Posts: 8	Thanks for your comments Nikos. I have thought that the two-tone was not available until the late 60s, and then originally available only with the Jubilee bracelet. What is the year of the earliest brochure that you have that shows a two-tone GMT? I agree with your comment that strap or bracelet availability varies from one country to another. When I asked an AD where I live if he could order a Rolex leather strap, he told me that I could order the strap only if my watch originally came with a strap and I would have to give him the old strap. However, I can get a Rolex strap from an AD in Canada.

28 November 2009, 11:04 AM	#6
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,688	Got a tt rootbeer on 1973 that came on a strap, new.

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