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onkyo · 24 November 2009, 01:12 AM

I recently acquire this beautiful 1960 GMT 1675.

This magnificent piece sports a gilt dial, chapter ring, PCG, small 2nd hand, and expandable bracelet. Unpolished with a wonderfully faded bezel. Needless to say I am in heaven.

And this piece wears like no other Rolex I own.

Here are a few pictures.

I have never seen pointed crown guards in this condition.....

pz93c · 24 November 2009, 01:28 AM

Congrats.

youngr · 24 November 2009, 01:34 AM

stunning

onkyo · 24 November 2009, 01:37 AM

Thanks guys!

Speed · 24 November 2009, 02:00 AM

Pav, that is a truly great specimen.

Dumb question...are you going to leave it completely as is??? Or are you going to do any work on it?

Skullring · 24 November 2009, 02:02 AM

Wow. That is a beauty.

sBmRnR · 24 November 2009, 02:11 AM

WOW!!! Great watch, congrats!

onkyo · 24 November 2009, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masugu

Pav, that is a truly great specimen.

Dumb question...are you going to leave it completely as is??? Or are you going to do any work on it?

I am going to leave it completely as is. May need a routine service though (with no polishing).

Speed · 24 November 2009, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by onkyo

I am going to leave it completely as is. May need a routine service though (with no polishing).

Got it...you want the wear & tear to stay. Good for you.

I am wrestling with this question myself as I try to decide if I have the stomach to go the Vintage route and wondering whether or not I can save the funds as well.

I would LOVE a Red Sub, but would prefer a reasonably polished watch, nice black bezel etc. etc.

My D-Series GMT Coke is near Mint as is my Y-Series Sub...so having a piece with all its lovebites would be a change.

Congrats again man. Looking forward to more Pics on the "Whatcha Wearing today" threads we love so much here...

mike · 24 November 2009, 02:38 AM

Pav, you struck gold!

What an amazing example. My deepest congrats on such a killer example!!!

onkyo · 24 November 2009, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

Pav, you struck gold!

What an amazing example. My deepest congrats on such a killer example!!!

Thanks again everyone.....

You know Mike, I was NOT supposed to buy any more watches in 2009.

But, I COULD NOT pass this up. Vintage overpowered me.

kyle L · 24 November 2009, 04:05 AM

Wow Pav!!! Another great example of vintage! Can you put together a group shot?

Rebel · 24 November 2009, 05:21 AM

my birth year as well. what a find! many congrats.

onkyo · 24 November 2009, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

Wow Pav!!! Another great example of vintage! Can you put together a group shot?

A vintage group shot would be nice .....

Let me find some time to do just that.

onkyo · 24 November 2009, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Rebel

my birth year as well. what a find! many congrats.

If I ever sell it, it's yours.

Thanks!

r14 · 24 November 2009, 06:03 AM

Onkyo
What a beautiful art piece it is!!.This kind of well aged vintage piece almost has its own life,which I dont feel from new watches. Congradts!!. Actually I am looking for one just like this.

mcjp6 · 24 November 2009, 06:08 AM

What a watch! Pav. You gotta be happy with that amazing case, perfect, with original bracelet (?) and I just love those dials with chapter rings.

Congratulations....

onkyo · 24 November 2009, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by r14

Onkyo
What a beautiful art piece it is!!.This kind of well aged vintage piece almost has its own life,which I dont feel from new watches. Congradts!!. Actually I am looking for one just like this.

Thank you. I know what you mean by these vintage pieces having a life of their own and their own character. New piece, though beautiful pieces of art, do not have the same feel.

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Originally Posted by mcjp6

What a watch! Pav. You gotta be happy with that amazing case, perfect, with original bracelet (?) and I just love those dials with chapter rings.

Congratulations....

Thank you Michael. Yes, the bracelet is original and in fantastic shape. The comfort level is amazing.

RLX-lvr · 24 November 2009, 08:07 AM

Wow Pav, another stunning piece to such an already wonderful collection.
Yes those pointed crown gaurds are in awesome shape.

I know it's hard, when you see a perfect piece it's hard to resist, congrats.

Please when you can, a group shot would be superb.

onkyo · 24 November 2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by RLX-lvr

Wow Pav, another stunning piece to such an already wonderful collection.
Yes those pointed crown gaurds are in awesome shape.

I know it's hard, when you see a perfect piece it's hard to resist, congrats.

Please when you can, a group shot would be superb.

Thanks Jeff, a group shot is on order.

mailman · 24 November 2009, 09:45 AM

Gosh dang Pav, that is beautiful

Congratulations and enjoy it in good health

onkyo · 24 November 2009, 11:04 AM

Thanks Paulie....

Lamone · 24 November 2009, 11:54 AM

That's a perfect specimen! Never seen one in such perfect condition.
Congrats Pav!

onkyo · 24 November 2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Lamone

That's a perfect specimen! Never seen one in such perfect condition.
Congrats Pav!

Thanks Ben and me either ...... which is why I had no choice when offered this specimen.

Ivan · 24 November 2009, 12:22 PM

Look at those beveled edges! They don't make 'em like no more. Congrats on the pick up.

onkyo · 24 November 2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ivan

Look at those beveled edges! They don't make 'em like no more. Congrats on the pick up.

Couldn't agree with you more... thanks Ivan.

rpmooreii · 24 November 2009, 01:10 PM

Incredible watch! Do you have any owner history such as orig buyer, etc? Does the watch have any great stories to tell?

...Roger

whiskyguy · 24 November 2009, 01:14 PM

WOW!!!
Love the faded insert, Gilt dial and nice thick case

Perfect

therolexguy · 24 November 2009, 01:14 PM

Love it..Awesome find. Congrats.

Damage Inc. · 24 November 2009, 01:26 PM

I am very envious!
Beautiful!

24 November 2009, 01:12 AM	#1
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	1675 gmt I recently acquire this beautiful 1960 GMT 1675. This magnificent piece sports a gilt dial, chapter ring, PCG, small 2nd hand, and expandable bracelet. Unpolished with a wonderfully faded bezel. Needless to say I am in heaven. And this piece wears like no other Rolex I own. Here are a few pictures. I have never seen pointed crown guards in this condition..... Last edited by Welshwatchman; 26 November 2009 at 07:11 AM.. Reason: Edited as per Pav's request.

24 November 2009, 01:34 AM	#3
youngr "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: England Watch: 16610 & 16710 Posts: 899	stunning __________________ SS Submariner Date "V" SS GMT Master II Pepsi "D"

24 November 2009, 02:02 AM	#6
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Wow. That is a beauty. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

24 November 2009, 05:21 AM	#13
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,057	my birth year as well. what a find! many congrats. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

24 November 2009, 09:45 AM	#21
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,361	Gosh dang Pav, that is beautiful Congratulations and enjoy it in good health __________________ JJ

24 November 2009, 01:28 AM	#2
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Congrats.

24 November 2009, 01:37 AM	#4
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Thanks guys!

24 November 2009, 02:00 AM	#5
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Pav, that is a truly great specimen. Dumb question...are you going to leave it completely as is??? Or are you going to do any work on it?

24 November 2009, 02:11 AM	#7
sBmRnR "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Over here Watch: Today's Watch! Posts: 306	WOW!!! Great watch, congrats!

24 November 2009, 02:38 AM	#10
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Pav, you struck gold! What an amazing example. My deepest congrats on such a killer example!!!

24 November 2009, 04:05 AM	#12
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Wow Pav!!! Another great example of vintage! Can you put together a group shot?

24 November 2009, 06:03 AM	#16
r14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: US Posts: 80	Onkyo What a beautiful art piece it is!!.This kind of well aged vintage piece almost has its own life,which I dont feel from new watches. Congradts!!. Actually I am looking for one just like this.

24 November 2009, 06:08 AM	#17
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	What a watch! Pav. You gotta be happy with that amazing case, perfect, with original bracelet (?) and I just love those dials with chapter rings. Congratulations....

24 November 2009, 08:07 AM	#19
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	Wow Pav, another stunning piece to such an already wonderful collection. Yes those pointed crown gaurds are in awesome shape. I know it's hard, when you see a perfect piece it's hard to resist, congrats. Please when you can, a group shot would be superb.

24 November 2009, 11:04 AM	#22
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Thanks Paulie....

24 November 2009, 11:54 AM	#23
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	That's a perfect specimen! Never seen one in such perfect condition. Congrats Pav!

24 November 2009, 12:22 PM	#25
Ivan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Ivan Location: Edmond, OK Watch: 126600 Posts: 34	Look at those beveled edges! They don't make 'em like no more. Congrats on the pick up.

24 November 2009, 01:10 PM	#27
rpmooreii "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Roger Moore Location: Santa Barbara, CA Watch: 5513,168000,116520 Posts: 75	Do you have any history? Incredible watch! Do you have any owner history such as orig buyer, etc? Does the watch have any great stories to tell? ...Roger

24 November 2009, 01:14 PM	#28
whiskyguy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 666	WOW!!! Love the faded insert, Gilt dial and nice thick case Perfect

24 November 2009, 01:14 PM	#29
therolexguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,524	Love it..Awesome find. Congrats.

24 November 2009, 01:26 PM	#30
Damage Inc. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Vic Location: Colorado, USA Watch: Mechanical!! Posts: 807	I am very envious! Beautiful! __________________ "Science tastes like vomit." Kari "Mythbusters hottie" Byron Z-serial GMT IIc 2.92M serial 1675 Pepsi V-serial 16610LV

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