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onkyo · 24 November 2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rpmooreii

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

...Roger

Hi Roger, I wish I had some great stories. All I know is this was a single owner watch that came to me through a middle man. The watch was obviously well cared for through its 50 year life.

onkyo · 24 November 2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Damage Inc.

I am very envious!
Beautiful!

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Originally Posted by therolexguy

Love it..Awesome find. Congrats.

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Originally Posted by whiskyguy

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

Perfect

Thanks guys.... I feel privileged to own this fine piece of Rolex history.

It will be on my wrist tomorrow for sure.

tudorman8276 · 24 November 2009, 03:20 PM

...will go well with the MANY others in your collection!!!!!!

sleddog · 24 November 2009, 03:45 PM

Just simply stunning Pav.....Even the bracelet looks to be in great shape for it's age!!!
Congrats on that one my friend!!!

onkyo · 24 November 2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tudorman8276

...will go well with the MANY others in your collection!!!!!!

Thanks Stan..... this is my first vintage GMT and it will certainly be at home with some of my other pieces.

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Originally Posted by sleddog1000

Just simply stunning Pav.....Even the bracelet looks to be in great shape for it's age!!!
Congrats on that one my friend!!!

Thanks Rob. The bracelet is in amazing shape and it is expandable which is awesome. It is soooooo incredibly comfortable.

Peter1 · 25 November 2009, 09:53 AM

Wow.

springer · 25 November 2009, 10:33 AM

Pav, you're the man. Welcome to the world of GMT's!!! Very nice my friend.

onkyo · 25 November 2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter1

Wow.

Thanks Peter.....

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Originally Posted by springer

Pav, you're the man. Welcome to the world of GMT's!!! Very nice my friend.

Thanks John.... I am seeing the GMT light now.

And already eying another vintage GMT for 2010..... I am really officially done for 2009!

springer · 25 November 2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by onkyo

Thanks Peter.....

Thanks John.... I am seeing the GMT light now.

And already eying another vintage GMT for 2010..... I am really officially done for 2009!

Switch the funds from Rolex and find a Shelby, better MPG than the Rolex, and, much more thrilling. I'll save the Datejust for you until next year.

R1@160@alltimes · 25 November 2009, 01:55 PM

Congrats Pav

a true vintage in every sense of the word.

onkyo · 25 November 2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by R1@160@alltimes

Congrats Pav

a true vintage in every sense of the word.

Thank you my friend.

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Originally Posted by springer

Switch the funds from Rolex and find a Shelby, better MPG than the Rolex, and, much more thrilling. I'll save the Datejust for you until next year.

I have a thrilling ride already..... and its not a Shelby, though I really do like Shelby's.

eparisini · 25 November 2009, 06:33 PM

Stunning

swatty · 25 November 2009, 06:36 PM

Congrats Pav, that GMT is stunning

ob1 · 26 November 2009, 06:27 AM

Huge congratulations Pav. That is a sensational looking watch. You have amazing taste and must spend a lot of time to find absolutely pristine vintage. Could you answer a couple of questions for me though mate? What is a chapter ring and PCG?
Cheers
Mark

Welshwatchman · 26 November 2009, 07:13 AM

It's a seriously outstanding example Pav.

onkyo · 26 November 2009, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ob1

Huge congratulations Pav. That is a sensational looking watch. You have amazing taste and must spend a lot of time to find absolutely pristine vintage. Could you answer a couple of questions for me though mate? What is a chapter ring and PCG?
Cheers
Mark

Thanks Mark.

Chapter ring is (dictinary.com definition) "a ringlike band on the dial of a clock that bears the numerals or other symbols of the hours." so basically the outer ring on the dial. PCG or pointed crown guards describe the shape of the crown guards. When crown guards were first put on Rolex watches they were pointy shaped. Modern one are squared off.... I imagine they protect the winding crown better with the modern shape.

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

It's a seriously outstanding example Pav.

Thanks Paul.... I can not stop staring at it.

Lol-x · 26 November 2009, 08:48 AM

Congrats on an outstanding acquisition of Rolex history

Just one question: Which do you find the most satisfying the 1655 or the 1675? (and don't say both)

watchcrank · 26 November 2009, 10:14 AM

That is one beautiful GMT. Wear it in good health m.

onkyo · 26 November 2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by watchcrank

That is one beautiful GMT. Wear it in good health m.

Thank you.

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Congrats on an outstanding acquisition of Rolex history

Just one question: Which do you find the most satisfying the 1655 or the 1675? (and don't say both)

Steve,

Thank you.

In general I like 1655 more than 1675.....

But this specific 1675 I like better than my 1655. I love the uncommon features including faded bezel, perfect gilt dial, PCG's are amazing, and the stretch band is super comfortable.

Lol-x · 26 November 2009, 01:29 PM

So the 1655 model is your preferred model to the guilt dial pointed crown guard model, but the specific 1675 that you own is what you prefer to the 1655 that you own

O.K. I get it......

onkyo · 26 November 2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

So the 1655 model is your preferred model to the guilt dial pointed crown guard model, but the specific 1675 that you own is what you prefer to the 1655 that you own

O.K. I get it......

I never said I make sense.....

greekbum · 26 November 2009, 04:10 PM

Pav what a stunning GMT you found there

In that condition they rarely ever are found these days.The GMT is my favorite watch and you found a homerun watch

Enjoy it I bet it doesnt come off of your wrist too often in the future

onkyo · 26 November 2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by greekbum

Pav what a stunning GMT you found there

In that condition they rarely ever are found these days.The GMT is my favorite watch and you found a homerun watch

Enjoy it I bet it doesnt come off of your wrist too often in the future

Thank you my friend.....

I was looking for a nice 1675 and this watch actually found me!!! Incredible how things in life come together sometimes.

Lol-x · 26 November 2009, 10:15 PM

As a model in terms of pure functionality I prefer the GMT to an ExplorerII.

The pointed crown guard gilt dial, outer chapter ring 1675 GMT is without a doubt my favorite GMT ever!

But for pure wow aesthetics the 1655 with the orange 24 hour hand and the floating minute and second hands, that cannot be surpassed as an aesthetic icon of 70's ROLexploitation.

Hey I just made a new word "Rolexploitation": the era of Rolex and the tool watch phenomenon.

Big Nutty · 27 November 2009, 01:12 AM

Congrats! Great watch!

tomvox1 · 27 November 2009, 01:27 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).

...and good for you for keeping it as is--that's the way to go with Vintage Rolex!

Enjoy & big congrats,
T.

onkyo · 27 November 2009, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by tomvox1

...and good for you for keeping it as is--that's the way to go with Vintage Rolex!

Enjoy & big congrats,
T.

Thank you my fellow Brooklynite.....

StanGMT · 27 November 2009, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by onkyo

I recently acquire this beautiful 1960 GMT 1675.

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

That is one truly fabulous 1675 GMT - congratulations!

I have owned my 1675 GMT since it was new in 1967 and my biggest regret is that, at a regular service about twenty years ago, Rolex fitted a new bezel (because the original was nicely faded, like yours is) and a new large-arrow 24 hour hand, all without consulting me beforehand. I was furious, but they wouldn't 'undo' what they had done, claiming that they had only 'improved' the watch! Such is life.

Regarding the condition of the crown guard - are you referring to the direction of alignment of the crown? As I understand it, it's a bit of a myth that the crown should always be upright. The threads on the crown and crown guard are machine precisely, but the final alignment of the guard when it is screwed down is determined by the thickness of the seal inside the guard, and these do vary. Also, the seal compresses microscopically over time, so I have found that between five-yearly services the crown 'migrates' slowly clockwise as the seal compresses with use.

Congratulations again on acquiring a fabulous watch - enjoy it!

Stan.

onkyo · 27 November 2009, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by StanGMT

That is one truly fabulous 1675 GMT - congratulations!

I have owned my 1675 GMT since it was new in 1967 and my biggest regret is that, at a regular service about twenty years ago, Rolex fitted a new bezel (because the original was nicely faded, like yours is) and a new large-arrow 24 hour hand, all without consulting me beforehand. I was furious, but they wouldn't 'undo' what they had done, claiming that they had only 'improved' the watch! Such is life.

Regarding the condition of the crown guard - are you referring to the direction of alignment of the crown? As I understand it, it's a bit of a myth that the crown should always be upright. The threads on the crown and crown guard are machine precisely, but the final alignment of the guard when it is screwed down is determined by the thickness of the seal inside the guard, and these do vary. Also, the seal compresses microscopically over time, so I have found that between five-yearly services the crown 'migrates' slowly clockwise as the seal compresses with use.

Congratulations again on acquiring a fabulous watch - enjoy it!

Stan.

Hi Stan and thank you for the compliments.

Unfortunately, I have heard many stories of Rolex changing out parts in older pieces. It is possible to restore it to its original look but it may be costly.

Regarding the crown guards..... I mean the 'new' shape of them with steep and abrupt angles. Often you see them smoothed out over multiple polishings. These have a new look to them.

StanGMT · 27 November 2009, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by onkyo

Hi Stan and thank you for the compliments.

Unfortunately, I have heard many stories of Rolex changing out parts in older pieces. It is possible to restore it to its original look but it may be costly.

Regarding the crown guards..... I mean the 'new' shape of them with steep and abrupt angles. Often you see them smoothed out over multiple polishings. These have a new look to them.

Hi Pav,

Right - I understand what you mean. The crown does look like it might be a more recent version than 1960. I wonder, is it possible that your 1675 has been fitted with a new crownguard at some point in the past? The important thing is that IMO it certainly doesn't detract from the appearance of the watch, which looks very original - beautifully so!

I'm slowly turning green . . . . . . . !

Stan.

24 November 2009, 03:20 PM	#33
tudorman8276 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: STAN Location: KY-USA Watch: Rolex Prez Posts: 12,584	...simply...SUPERB... ...will go well with the MANY others in your collection!!!!!!

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sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,903	Just simply stunning Pav.....Even the bracelet looks to be in great shape for it's age!!! Congrats on that one my friend!!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

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springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,197	Pav, you're the man. Welcome to the world of GMT's!!! Very nice my friend. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

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R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Congrats Pav a true vintage in every sense of the word. __________________

25 November 2009, 06:33 PM	#42
eparisini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Emanuele Location: Italy Watch: 6263 FAP Posts: 795	Stunning __________________ EAT, DRINK AND BE MAUI

25 November 2009, 09:53 AM	#36
Peter1 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 87	Wow.

25 November 2009, 06:36 PM	#43
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,407	Congrats Pav, that GMT is stunning

26 November 2009, 06:27 AM	#44
ob1 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: canterbury Watch: new pussycat? Posts: 635	Huge congratulations Pav. That is a sensational looking watch. You have amazing taste and must spend a lot of time to find absolutely pristine vintage. Could you answer a couple of questions for me though mate? What is a chapter ring and PCG? Cheers Mark

26 November 2009, 07:13 AM	#45
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	It's a seriously outstanding example Pav. __________________ ..33

26 November 2009, 08:48 AM	#47
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,241	Congrats on an outstanding acquisition of Rolex history Just one question: Which do you find the most satisfying the 1655 or the 1675? (and don't say both) __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

26 November 2009, 10:14 AM	#48
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,661	That is one beautiful GMT. Wear it in good health m.

26 November 2009, 01:29 PM	#50
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,241	So the 1655 model is your preferred model to the guilt dial pointed crown guard model, but the specific 1675 that you own is what you prefer to the 1655 that you own O.K. I get it...... __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

26 November 2009, 04:10 PM	#52
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,415	Pav what a stunning GMT you found there In that condition they rarely ever are found these days.The GMT is my favorite watch and you found a homerun watchEnjoy it I bet it doesnt come off of your wrist too often in the future __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

26 November 2009, 10:15 PM	#54
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,241	As a model in terms of pure functionality I prefer the GMT to an ExplorerII. The pointed crown guard gilt dial, outer chapter ring 1675 GMT is without a doubt my favorite GMT ever! But for pure wow aesthetics the 1655 with the orange 24 hour hand and the floating minute and second hands, that cannot be surpassed as an aesthetic icon of 70's ROLexploitation. Hey I just made a new word *"Rolexploitation": the era of Rolex and the tool watch phenomenon. __________________ Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

27 November 2009, 01:12 AM	#55
Big Nutty Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: U.S.A. Watch: TT Datejust Posts: 46	Congrats! Great watch!

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