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golfer33446 · 12 December 2019, 08:36 AM

I am looking to buy a vintage Pepsi dial GMT. In 1977 a new GMT with blue/red bezel was sold to a"Jerry Garcia " from Jacobs Jewelers of Tampa, Florida.
That store is no longer in existence. I know that the Grateful Dead performed
nearby in May of that year. It comes with the original box and papers listing sale date in December 1977.. Is there any way to verify if the purchaser was the real deal?

1665fan · 12 December 2019, 08:42 AM

Never heard of Jerry wearing a 1675 and I would assume if he did there would be a pic of him wearing it at some point. Good luck!!!! Cool story

swish77 · 12 December 2019, 08:51 AM

I'm confused ... Are you trying to track down and buy THE Rolex 1675 with Pepsi insert that might originally have been sold to Jerry Garcia in Tampa in 1977? Or you just want to buy a vintage Rolex 1675 with Pepsi insert because Jerry might have owned one at some point?

Either way, interesting request, albeit slightly odd. Where did you get your information?

I agree with the above .... if a rock star wore a specific watch, we'd most likely all know about it. Although if the story's true, perhaps Jerry did buy the watch, but it was a gift for someone, like a roadie.

miamiclay · 12 December 2019, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

I'm confused ... Are you trying to track down and buy THE Rolex 1675 with Pepsi insert that might originally have been sold to Jerry Garcia in Tampa in 1977?

I assume OP has been offered this 1675 with the papers which show it was sold to a “Jerry Garcia” by Jacobs in 12.77.

Dead tour schedule shows nothing between 11.6.77 in Binghamton, NY and 12.27.77 back home at Winterland. Generally I think he scooted back home to SF when not touring. I guess it’s possible, but being as it’s Tampa ... certainly plenty of other Geraldo Garcias there, so the odds seem long. Maybe you could find something in Jerry’s biographies?

44x16 · 14 December 2019, 02:30 AM

SO lost.

dhknola · 14 December 2019, 03:08 AM

If you have a line on Jerry Garcia's (of the Grateful Dead) watch, that is amazing and get it! Please post pics.

bayerische · 14 December 2019, 04:25 AM

There was of course only one "Jerry Garcia" ever.... Just as my name is unique.

1904 Submariner · 14 December 2019, 10:11 AM

SunTzu · 14 December 2019, 11:27 AM

Maybe it was sold to a Cherry Garcia.

Robtayham · 14 December 2019, 11:41 AM

I absolutely love these 1-post OP threads!

Tools · 14 December 2019, 01:10 PM

If a GMT could be linked directly to "the" Jerry Garcia, it would be on Christie's for stupid money.

12 December 2019, 08:36 AM	#1
golfer33446 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Real Name: ALAN Location: florida Watch: BUBBLE BACK Posts: 1	Vintage gmt pepsi dial I am looking to buy a vintage Pepsi dial GMT. In 1977 a new GMT with blue/red bezel was sold to a"Jerry Garcia " from Jacobs Jewelers of Tampa, Florida. That store is no longer in existence. I know that the Grateful Dead performed nearby in May of that year. It comes with the original box and papers listing sale date in December 1977.. Is there any way to verify if the purchaser was the real deal?

14 December 2019, 04:25 AM	#7
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	There was of course only one "Jerry Garcia" ever.... Just as my name is unique. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

14 December 2019, 11:27 AM	#9
SunTzu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ Watch: 5513 116234 79280P Posts: 2,144	Maybe it was sold to a Cherry Garcia. __________________ The wristwatch is an intimate accessory. The best watches live in harmony and interact with the wearer, and their functions offer a reassuring and emotionally satisfying bond - Kintaro Hattori

14 December 2019, 01:10 PM	#11
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,044	If a GMT could be linked directly to "the" Jerry Garcia, it would be on Christie's for stupid money. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

12 December 2019, 08:42 AM	#2
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,590	Never heard of Jerry wearing a 1675 and I would assume if he did there would be a pic of him wearing it at some point. Good luck!!!! Cool story

12 December 2019, 08:51 AM	#3
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,791	I'm confused ... Are you trying to track down and buy THE Rolex 1675 with Pepsi insert that might originally have been sold to Jerry Garcia in Tampa in 1977? Or you just want to buy a vintage Rolex 1675 with Pepsi insert because Jerry might have owned one at some point? Either way, interesting request, albeit slightly odd. Where did you get your information? I agree with the above .... if a rock star wore a specific watch, we'd most likely all know about it. Although if the story's true, perhaps Jerry did buy the watch, but it was a gift for someone, like a roadie.

14 December 2019, 02:30 AM	#5
44x16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Austin Location: NYC / NJ Watch: GMT/74speedy Posts: 76	SO lost.

14 December 2019, 03:08 AM	#6
dhknola "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,153	If you have a line on Jerry Garcia's (of the Grateful Dead) watch, that is amazing and get it! Please post pics.

14 December 2019, 10:11 AM	#8
1904 Submariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: MF 5513 Posts: 71

14 December 2019, 11:41 AM	#10
Robtayham "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Texas Posts: 532	I absolutely love these 1-post OP threads!

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