Help identifying this GMT

[tschiemer]

I am getting this watch which was a trade-in at an AD and at this moment do not know any information, so maybe someone can satisfy my curiosity:

Does it appear an acrylic and tritium model? Thanks in advance. The dealer is closed and I received these at the end of the day.

I only have these three photos my sales guy snapped but I will be wearing it soon and just have to pick it up.

Having only had recent versions, I am not sure what I have!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Nw5Zfy8SMLVYmxpg7

https://photos.app.goo.gl/sz8j4jeAjP8cAxin9

https://photos.app.goo.gl/2Ni9PMfE3M9pNA1t6

[TimeLord2]

This is a tritium dial as it says T SWISS T at the six marker. I think it is an acrylic crystal but hard to tell from the pics. It looks very similar to my Root beer GMT with a 3.2 mil serial number, which also has a nipple dial like this one. The insert I am torn on as other examples I have seen were black and gold, black and silver maybe just a preference. The insert also looks period correct but may have been replaced as I think there should be a slight serif on some of the numbers. Check to see if there are numbers on the end links, I think they should be 258 for oysters. The bracelet itself maybe a later 7836, which makes me think this is a later 1970s serial number. The bracelet I am not to familiar with as mine is a jubilee but I was looking for an oyster at one point and that number combo was the recommendation. The case does look polished, but not overly at least from these pics, and the bracelet looks somewhat worn. I might add that both can be refurbished. When you get more pics the real experts will weigh in and ask if it comes with box and papers and what kind and if it has been serviced, and if not you should get it serviced...

[STEELINOX]

Yes, acrylic and tritium markers.

[tschiemer]

Thank you. The AD had it serviced. I will post more information once I pick it up and will know the model number and share.

[TurboWatch]

Hand stack indicates it's a slow set 1675/3.

[tschiemer]

Warranty papers, booklets , outer and inner boxes, with the warranty reflecting 1974, to the original purchaser in Louisiana— almost too good to be true! The Rolex AD did a complete service and gives me a 2 year warranty. Here are photos I just took. It has 2 links in wax paper inside.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ymz4vt4aR7m5Qd4C8

https://photos.app.goo.gl/fzgGMByAhwj9LmPX7

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ys2vbMZdEa5ExT5C7

Photo album with more:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/UDzX64Xw17yoJsmE8

[TimeLord2]

Originally Posted by tschiemer

Warranty papers, booklets , outer and inner boxes, with the warranty reflecting 1974, to the original purchaser in Louisiana— almost too good to be true! The Rolex AD did a complete service and gives me a 2 year warranty. Here are photos I just took. It has 2 links in wax paper inside.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ymz4vt4aR7m5Qd4C8

https://photos.app.goo.gl/fzgGMByAhwj9LmPX7

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ys2vbMZdEa5ExT5C7

Photo album with more:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/UDzX64Xw17yoJsmE8

Perhaps an expert can chime in on this one but I don't think the 78363 bracelet with 458 end links is the correct bracelet and end link set for this watch reference and year. I think it might be for the TT Sub or a GMT II, which also has a 20mm lug width. Correct bracelet for this year is listed as a 7206 with rivet links or a folded link 7236, or solid link 72360 with 258 end links. I think the "2" in front means two tone end links without the 2 it means stainless only. Still looks like it fits the watch, so really who cares. Just thought I would mention that but it is a beautiful watch and all the other materials that came with it do add value.

[tschiemer]

So possibly the insert and bracelet were replaced? Or we don’t know for sure but even if they were not bad for a 45 year old watch. I am amazed at its condition and especially w the paperwork and boxes intact. I was disappointed my K serial number Datejust had no box or paperwork and am stunned this GMT did!

Here is my Datejust.

I sourced boxes and paperwork for the Datejust from a member of another board who no longer had a Rolex. I hope I was pretty close in time!
Thanks all.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/z6ADGLDtu2whxeF97

[TimeLord2]

Originally Posted by tschiemer

So possibly the insert and bracelet were replaced? Or we don’t know for sure but even if they were not bad for a 45 year old watch. I am amazed at its condition and especially w the paperwork and boxes intact. I was disappointed my K serial number Datejust had no box or paperwork and am stunned this GMT did!

Here is my Datejust.

I sourced boxes and paperwork for the Datejust from a member of another board who no longer had a Rolex. I hope I was pretty close in time!
Thanks all.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/z6ADGLDtu2whxeF97

This! Oh, and very nice Datejust @Tschiemer!

[TimeLord2]

Originally Posted by TurboWatch

Hand stack indicates it's a slow set 1675/3.

I am curious what you mean by slow set?

[TimeLord2]

Originally Posted by tschiemer

So possibly the insert and bracelet were replaced? Or we don’t know for sure but even if they were not bad for a 45 year old watch. I am amazed at its condition and especially w the paperwork and boxes intact. I was disappointed my K serial number Datejust had no box or paperwork and am stunned this GMT did!

Here is my Datejust.

I sourced boxes and paperwork for the Datejust from a member of another board who no longer had a Rolex. I hope I was pretty close in time!
Thanks all.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/z6ADGLDtu2whxeF97

I can't tell you for sure on the replacement insert or the bracelet but again it fits and looks great. Very nice!

[TimeLord2]

Check this thread you might find it interesting, it was just posted https://www.amazon.com/Endmill-watch...gateway&sr=8-4

This is totally the wrong link. Sorry.

I meant this one and can't seem to delete the other link. Oh well... https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=687040
Was thinking about the other bracelet for my Seiko.

[Cubdrick]

Originally Posted by TimeLord2

I am curious what you mean by slow set?

Slow-set as in the opposite of a quickset.

[tschiemer]

I found a reference to bracelet 78363 as the proper bracelet for this model. See if this is right. It is from reference to variants.

Caliber 1575
Matt dial with white printing.
Other Variants:


“Ref. 1675/3 Steel/Gold (Oysterbracelet 78363, Jubilébracelet 62523), 14k gold.”

From:

http://www.gmtmasterhistory.com/gmt-...75.html#1675-3