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Old 3 March 2021, 09:48 PM   #31
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For reference, the original booklet for my GMT (#232xxxx, case back IV68) is dated 1970. I bought the watch new in Jan. 1971.
Yes but his is a 68 case back and then sold in 1969!
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Old 4 March 2021, 11:57 PM   #32
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Yes but his is a 68 case back and then sold in 1969!
I know, but just wanted to back-up Springer's statement.
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Old 5 March 2021, 12:57 AM   #33
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I know, but just wanted to back-up Springer's statement.
I believe my statement was incorrect. The watch was sold during 1969 so it should have a booklet dated before 1970.

My reading skills weren't up to par the day I made that post. Sorry for the confusion.
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Old 5 March 2021, 01:44 AM   #34
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I believe my statement was incorrect. The watch was sold during 1969 so it should have a booklet dated before 1970.

My reading skills weren't up to par the day I made that post. Sorry for the confusion.
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Old 8 March 2021, 04:20 PM   #35
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I believe my statement was incorrect. The watch was sold during 1969 so it should have a booklet dated before 1970.

My reading skills weren't up to par the day I made that post. Sorry for the confusion.
no problem. thank you for all the inputs everyone. i will hunt for a booklet below 1967 to 1969. wish me luck! or if you have any contacts that sells 1. do let me know (:
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