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3 December 2013, 06:13 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: California
Watch: Submariner ND
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GMt
Just got this three months ago after waiting 43 years, first saw a Pepis GMT in Hong Kong while on leave in 1970. They were $300 which was more then I made all month even with my combat pay. Have wanted one ever since, got a couple of other Rolex's but the Pepis was always on my mind. Finally found one here on TRF and could not be happier, been wearing it everyday till last week. It did not have any service history so I sent it to RSC, can't wait for it's return.
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3 December 2013, 07:03 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Real Name: Christopher
Location: Georgia, USA
Watch: ing the Sea...
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Congrats and wear it in good health mate.
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3 December 2013, 08:36 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: John David
Location: Buckeye, AZ
Watch: 1980 Rolex 16750
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Awesome GMT, Congrats! Mine is my most prized possession. J.D.
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3 December 2013, 09:27 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: John
Location: Somewhere
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The 1st, a 16750
 The 2nd, a gilt 1675  And the 3rd, a gilt Cornino 1675 
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3 December 2013, 11:05 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 2,615
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I just took this one last weekend
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3 December 2013, 11:32 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Real Name: Mark
Location: Los Angeles
Watch: 5513
Posts: 2,192
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Nice indeed, Beau. Tell us the tale of the acquisition. You know we want to hear it. 
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3 December 2013, 11:39 AM
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Location: USA
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I can see where my post might be a bit misleading. I bought it earlier this year, and the weather was so nice over the weekend that I decided to have a little photo shoot.
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3 December 2013, 01:14 PM
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Location: California
Watch: Submariner ND
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Thanks, I remember us talking about your GMT up in "D" Trp... "Moondog" |
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3 December 2013, 11:42 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Aaron
Location: CT/NYC
Watch: ing the time!
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4 December 2013, 01:10 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Real Name: Al
Location: California, USA
Watch: GMT- Pepsi
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Nice...
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5 December 2013, 09:23 AM
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Location: USA
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Aaron, Al thanks for the kind words.
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5 December 2013, 09:56 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Real Name: Kevin
Location: Maryland
Watch: My Open 6
Posts: 3,433
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Great watches guys!!!
i have one quick question I know all chapter ring Pepsi's had the small 24 hr hand but did Rolex ever make a Gilt dial with the larger 24 hr hand? |
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5 December 2013, 11:20 AM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Napoli
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I only have one Rolex and it's this '67 1675 that can now be forever immortalized in this Pepsi thread.
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5 December 2013, 01:48 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Real Name: Mark
Location: Los Angeles
Watch: 5513
Posts: 2,192
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Another great pic (and great watch).
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5 December 2013, 05:28 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Max
Location: Toronto
Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo
Posts: 2,438
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Wow. So many beautiful watches. Thanks for sharing.
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5 December 2013, 06:01 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: SoCal
Watch: Panerai 088
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30 December 2013, 08:26 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Real Name: Mike
Location: Arizona
Watch: Rollie GMT
Posts: 82
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I bought mine during a TDY (USAF) in the mid eighties. It has served me well , went around the world and joined me during Desert Shield / Storm.
Here it is with my Accutron Astronaut. I love the GMTs!
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30 December 2013, 09:15 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Real Name: BondJamesBond
Location: The Algarve
Watch: Rolex or nothing
Posts: 3,921
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 Had it for 18 months. My 3rd Rolex and the first second-hand one. I wear it mostly on week-ends and in the summer/warm climates. For me the sexiest Rolex.
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31 December 2013, 06:08 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Hong kong
Posts: 50
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31 December 2013, 06:08 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Hong kong
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31 December 2013, 09:21 PM
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Location: Italy
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happy new year
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31 December 2013, 11:41 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Singapore
Watch: All that I own
Posts: 83
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Wish all Pepsi Fans here a wonderful 2014! Happy New Year!!
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1 January 2014, 01:03 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Louisiana
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I have an experience similar to Jem1947, seeing a GMT on Jan. 15, 1971 while on R&R in Hong Kong, but I bought mine there. I had planned it for months, shopping for the best price and finding it at the China Fleet Club (U.S. Navy Exchange) for $847HK. At the exchange rate of 6.06:1 the bottom line was $140US (new, no tax), compared to $180 at the PX in Viet Nam and $255 + tax in the U.S. The SN is 2.32m.
In about 1980 the original bezel ring (left photo) popped off while working in the yard and I replaced it (right photo), which has been on the watch ever since. The original was found a few years later and it now stays in a safe place. The original fat-font insert has faded quite a bit and I would like to preserve it in its current state, as the replacement ring and insert look very good on the watch, IMO. The dial and hands are original, as well as most everything else, and AFAIK only the mainspring, crystal, band, spring bars, and threaded stem tube have been replaced in the last 43 years. |
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1 January 2014, 01:06 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Switzerland
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^ very nice, too - best place for that original insert is on the watch!
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2 January 2014, 03:40 AM
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15 January 2014, 12:39 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Cleveland,Ohio
Posts: 130
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7 hours old. 16750 circa 1982.
  
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15 January 2014, 12:50 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: jP
Location: Texas
Watch: GMT-MASTER
Posts: 17,194
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My latest score. GMT-Master 1675, circa 1968.
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15 January 2014, 04:23 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Real Name: Mark
Location: Los Angeles
Watch: 5513
Posts: 2,192
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@springer&jon_wilsong: Killer photos! You guys don't take any prisoners!
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15 January 2014, 05:20 PM
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Location: Cleveland,Ohio
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