GMT 1675 age?

[PreservedSwine]

I've been doing a little internet snooping to try to determine the age of my old GMT Master. Please let me know how badly I've misinterpreted what I've read!

The s/n is 110xxxx and it has pointed crown protectors. I have not removed the back. Does this make it about a 1964/65?

The bracelet has the letter "k" on it which I believe means the bracelet is from 1986? It's shiny stainless, black face with the "Pepsi" bezel. The crystal has a couple scratches, and the bezel no longer turns. I've had this watch forever, and it's been worn while in the ocean, skiing, flying, and home improvement projects. I love it. I'm posting from my phone, but will add a few pics when I'm on the computer. I feel like an idiot getting this beautiful watch so grimy on so many occasions, I had no idea it was fairly valuable until recently.
Also, any tips on getting the bezel to spin again? About 10 years ago fought to get it straight (putting the 24 hour arrow) on the top. It no longer will budge.

Many thanks!

[lee fowler]

I believe it would make it 1964. Regarding the other parts it would be good to find a Watchmaker near to you for a service and yes K would be a 1986 clasp code.

[guigui06]

The Bezel ring must be full of dirt. Here is a little illustrated tutorial to change the insert. Shows how to remove the Bezel

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=466452

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[JohnBaker3]

Originally Posted by lee fowler

I believe it would make it 1964.

+1

[PreservedSwine]

Thanks!

Here are a couple pics of my watch. Any yellow flags? I honestly have no idea what to look for in terms of anything not being original, or replaced with parts not of the same year. It was my grandfathers, and was given to me about 15 years ago.




Is popping the bezel off for a good cleaning something a novice such as myself can do, having never taken apart a watch? Fairly handy with tools, and have repaired a plethora of electronics. I'm just worried I'll end up like some of my "know just enough to be dangerous," customers, who ultimately are the reason my child goes to private school.

It looks like a plastic wedge is used just under the bezel, and just pry it off?

Thanks again!

[05carbondrz]

I can't see your Pictures...

[Tom1675]

Originally Posted by lee fowler

I believe it would make it 1964. Regarding the other parts it would be good to find a Watchmaker near to you for a service and yes K would be a 1986 clasp code.

I thought a 1.1m number put this earlier, like 1959-60? Also, your pics need to be re posted. Im guessing you'll get a lot more responses with more to work with...

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Tom1675

I thought a 1.1m number put this earlier, like 1959-60? Also, your pics need to be re posted. Im guessing you'll get a lot more responses with more to work with...

No, 1.1 mil is around 1964. Maybe you've been looking at the wrong charts.

[PreservedSwine]

These were snapped with my phone- unfortunately I've misplaced my camera!





I can take some high res pic's.

It looks rough, well, because it's never off my wrist.

[Tom1675]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

No, 1.1 mil is around 1964. Maybe you've been looking at the wrong charts.

Yeah I just dug a lot deeper and amazing how many are wrong and all over the place... I have a more reliable source now. Thanks

[waspy1]

Originally Posted by PreservedSwine

Thanks!



Here are a couple pics of my watch. Any yellow flags? I honestly have no idea what to look for in terms of anything not being original, or replaced with parts not of the same year. It was my grandfathers, and was given to me about 15 years ago.









Is popping the bezel off for a good cleaning something a novice such as myself can do, having never taken apart a watch? Fairly handy with tools, and have repaired a plethora of electronics. I'm just worried I'll end up like some of my "know just enough to be dangerous," customers, who ultimately are the reason my child goes to private school.



It looks like a plastic wedge is used just under the bezel, and just pry it off?



Thanks again!

The hands, dial, bezel insert have all been changed from when it was new which is quite normal following a Rolex service. Looks well loved!