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Old 7 November 2019, 08:40 AM   #1
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Pepsi 1675 GMT Date Disc Query

This is my 1675 Pepsi GMT, S/N 3.3mil

Quick question, is this watch fitted with a brushed, or painted silver date wheel and is it correct for this watch?

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Old 7 November 2019, 09:32 AM   #2
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Yes thats the correct wheel. Nice mark 2 dial also
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Old 7 November 2019, 09:46 AM   #3
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Looks good to me
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Old 7 November 2019, 09:58 AM   #4
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Is that an example of a painted date disc?
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Old 7 November 2019, 10:17 AM   #5
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Insert isn't correct. I'd worry much less about a date wheel and concentrate more on having a correct bezel insert - depends what your priorities are.

I'll see if I have a correct date wheel from the early 1970s and post a photo.
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Old 7 November 2019, 10:30 AM   #6
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Insert isn't correct. I'd worry much less about a date wheel and concentrate more on having a correct bezel insert - depends what your priorities are.

I'll see if I have a correct date wheel from the early 1970s and post a photo.
That would be greatly appreciated! Plus a photo (or link) to the correct bezel-insert would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 7 November 2019, 11:04 AM   #7
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Plus a photo (or link) to the correct bezel-insert would be greatly appreciated.
@Springer already wrote an authoritative thread on inserts. I'm sure you can dig it up with a little searching. Should be required reading.
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Old 7 November 2019, 11:36 AM   #8
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@Springer already wrote an authoritative thread on inserts. I'm sure you can dig it up with a little searching. Should be required reading.
This one:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=insert

I did go through it but found it difficult to correctly identify which insert is appropriate for my s/n:3.3mil Pepsi?
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Old 7 November 2019, 12:10 PM   #9
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This one:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=insert

I did go through it but found it difficult to correctly identify which insert is appropriate for my s/n:3.3mil Pepsi?
This is the original insert from my 1973 3.259mil MK2.5 dial (Thanks Springer)

Look at the 8's
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Old 7 November 2019, 12:59 PM   #10
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This one:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=insert

I did go through it but found it difficult to correctly identify which insert is appropriate for my s/n:3.3mil Pepsi?
That thread of mine you referenced did not break down the inserts based on the various years for the GMT 1675 models.
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Old 7 November 2019, 03:05 PM   #11
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This is the original insert from my 1973 3.259mil MK2.5 dial (Thanks Springer)

Look at the 8's
Thank you....I see the difference...it's subtle, but there!

Which begs the question... which generation of GMT is my insert? I can confirm that it has a red back (if that helps).
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Old 8 November 2019, 05:55 AM   #12
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Insert isn't correct. I'd worry much less about a date wheel and concentrate more on having a correct bezel insert - depends what your priorities are.

I'll see if I have a correct date wheel from the early 1970s and post a photo.
I've located what I think is an appropriate insert for my circa '73, s/n:3.3Mil Pepsi GMT. Can I request confirmation from the vintage community?
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Old 8 November 2019, 06:18 AM   #13
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Look correct, I’d prefer some fade to it that’s all personal preference
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Old 8 November 2019, 06:20 AM   #14
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Look correct, I’d prefer some fade to it that’s all personal preference
I agree, but this one is local. I do notice some red-paint bleed on the #12..or perhaps it's just a shadow?
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Old 14 November 2019, 02:11 AM   #15
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Insert isn't correct. I'd worry much less about a date wheel and concentrate more on having a correct bezel insert - depends what your priorities are.

I'll see if I have a correct date wheel from the early 1970s and post a photo.

Sourced this insert which I believe to be appropriate for my GMT:
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Old 14 November 2019, 03:41 AM   #16
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@Trog

Don't understand the faded insert craze. If you're restoring a vintage bike/car, would you like to have it with faded and peeling paint? Get the local correct colored insert, don't follow the fashion. You'll feel like you have a proper GMT.

I got a non faded one and saved the original from 1973.

You decide!
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Old 14 November 2019, 03:47 AM   #17
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I’ll take the fade
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Old 14 November 2019, 04:16 AM   #18
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@Trog

Don't understand the faded insert craze. If you're restoring a vintage bike/car, would you like to have it with faded and peeling paint? Get the local correct colored insert, don't follow the fashion. You'll feel like you have a proper GMT.

I got a non faded one and saved the original from 1973.

You decide!
I understand you completely..... I may just take both! Plus the wife prefers shiny things and I'll never hear the end of it.
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Absolutely
Depending on the fade, I'd choose it too, but with pepsi inserts I usually prefer them with more color. Don't like it when the red turns too light, almost pinkish...
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Depending on the fade, I'd choose it too, but with pepsi inserts I usually prefer them with more color. Don't like it when the red turns too light, almost pinkish...
Fair point. And you’re right: it’s got to be the right fade.
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I understand the appeal of a “new” look on a vintage watch however I own a 1675 with an original faded insert and I think if you live with it a while you really start to appreciate it more every day.
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I would like both.
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@Trog

Don't understand the faded insert craze. If you're restoring a vintage bike/car, would you like to have it with faded and peeling paint? Get the local correct colored insert, don't follow the fashion. You'll feel like you have a proper GMT.

I got a non faded one and saved the original from 1973.

You decide!
agreed, from another Pepsi owner that just had his 24 year old GMT brought back to 'mint' !
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Old 15 November 2019, 03:15 AM   #25
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agreed, from another Pepsi owner that just had his 24 year old GMT brought back to 'mint' !
Can't get any better!
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Old 15 November 2019, 04:44 AM   #26
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Here you go twitch! Two different inserts, two different stages of insert fading.
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Old 15 November 2019, 05:03 AM   #27
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Can't get any better!
Looks like a 1675 with skinny font 16710 insert to me........not appealing
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Looks like a 1675 with skinny font 16710 insert to me........not appealing


Sorry for the poor picture, maybe not appealing, but not skinny.

And it's a proper red back.
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