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Daytona4Me · 10 August 2016, 11:17 AM

Haven't been on the forum in a long time (sorry) but wanted to ask what you think a one owner from new, totally pristine 1968 GMT-MASTER might be worth. The watch in question has been serviced by Rolex, but they were instructed not to touch the bezel, glass, etc. etc., they were simply to do a mechanical service.

The watch is just about perfect in every way -- one owner from new, original box and papers and tag, bezel un-faded, very lightly worn, no scratches etc. etc.

Sorry, I only took one photo ... think I'm going to buy it.

themaninblack · 10 August 2016, 11:23 AM

Well someone has changed the dial at some stage. That is not original to s 1968 watch.

Father and Son · 10 August 2016, 11:25 AM

Look like white gold markers. Shouldn't be there until 16750 transition model...

jdog111578 · 10 August 2016, 11:27 AM

Service dial, hands, insert and doesn't look to be original bracelet either. Need more pics to have a better idea.

Daytona4Me · 10 August 2016, 11:56 AM

Thanks for the valuable input everyone. I'll do some more research, snap a few more photos, and report back.

MorningTundra · 10 August 2016, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jdog111578

Service dial, hands, insert and doesn't look to be original bracelet either. Need more pics to have a better idea.

What are the bracelet clues/cues that are concerning?

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jdog111578 · 10 August 2016, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MorningTundra

What are the bracelet clues/cues that are concerning?

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I believe the correct, not too familiar with the early GMT's, the correct bracelet for a 68' would be a rivet 7206. That looks more like a 78360 with some stretch to me. It was an optional replacement for the GMT's, but not what came from the factory.

springer · 10 August 2016, 01:27 PM

Box isn't original either.

cajuntiger · 10 August 2016, 02:33 PM

hopefully the movement is original :)

lee fowler · 10 August 2016, 03:48 PM

Should it be 1986 and not 1968??

HERITAGE82 · 10 August 2016, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lee fowler

Should it be 1986 and not 1968??

That would make a lot more sense...

brandrea · 10 August 2016, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lee fowler

Should it be 1986 and not 1968??

Was thinking the same thing

roh123 · 10 August 2016, 09:32 PM

Only problem is that it is a 1675. A 16750 from 1986 stacks the hands differently from a 1675.

This is a nice 1675 with a lot of service parts.

acf321 · 10 August 2016, 09:53 PM

I'm with you guys on this, it's a little fishy. I just bought a one owner B/P 1675 from 1970 and it's NOTHING like that. The box here appears to be a later model to Springers point, and that is definitely the wrong dial (gold markers). The bracelet I have for mine is a 7836 folded link, which I think was also used.

harry in montreal · 10 August 2016, 10:32 PM

The best part is that it is being sold as a one owner all original watch. Some sellers are either uneducated or unscrupulous. In this case it's the latter. OP, tell seller and I would like to know how he responds.

linesiders · 10 August 2016, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by harry in montreal

The best part is that it is being sold as a one owner all original watch. Some sellers are either uneducated or unscrupulous. In this case it's the latter. OP, tell seller and I would like to know how he responds.

Granny only drove it to church on Sundays. Honest.

Robbyvm · 10 August 2016, 10:44 PM

it's a sad world.... oe

Robbyvm · 10 August 2016, 10:44 PM

oeps.... erreur de frappe...

it's a sad world... or a mean one if this was intentionally...

lee fowler · 10 August 2016, 10:48 PM

That dial was never available on a 1675!

chriskris · 10 August 2016, 11:17 PM

should be 1986

Jamiewabbit · 10 August 2016, 11:35 PM

Are all 1675 replacement dials matte luminova dials and NOT, Never dials that have white gold surrounds?

Thank you. I am surprised, I have always thought white gold surrounds are available as replacement dials for 1675s.

lee fowler · 11 August 2016, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamiewabbit

Are all 1675 replacement dials matte luminova dials and NOT, Never dials that have white gold surrounds?

Thank you. I am surprised, I have always thought white gold surrounds are available as replacement dials for 1675s.

Yes is the answer to your question.

Jamiewabbit · 11 August 2016, 01:45 AM

Thx Lee , its new to me. Same for 1680s too I reckon.

Tom1675 · 11 August 2016, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by lee fowler

Should it be 1986 and not 1968??

no way. run.

Daytona4Me · 11 August 2016, 05:26 AM

Sorry for wasting your time guys; my dyslexic jeweler told me it's a 1968 (at least, that's what I thought I heard), but I double-checked with him and it is in fact a 1986. You guys know your watches!! Maybe I'll start a new thread since my original question remains valid.

Daytona4Me · 11 August 2016, 06:58 AM

New thread here:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...59#post6919459

Again, my apologies for getting the year wrong.

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10 August 2016, 03:48 PM	#10
lee fowler 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 2,508	Should it be 1986 and not 1968?? __________________ Instagram: @lee1563

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Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	oeps.... erreur de frappe... it's a sad world... or a mean one if this was intentionally... __________________ Instagram : robbyvm Pinterest : robbyvanmele

10 August 2016, 11:23 AM	#2
themaninblack "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 1,058	Well someone has changed the dial at some stage. That is not original to s 1968 watch.

10 August 2016, 11:25 AM	#3
Father and Son "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Watch: Pepsi,BLNR,Hulk,DJ Posts: 239	Look like white gold markers. Shouldn't be there until 16750 transition model...

10 August 2016, 11:27 AM	#4
jdog111578 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Jason Location: Connecticut Watch: Tudor 7016, 94010 Posts: 256	Service dial, hands, insert and doesn't look to be original bracelet either. Need more pics to have a better idea.

10 August 2016, 11:56 AM	#5
Daytona4Me "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Somewhere warm Posts: 41	Thanks for the valuable input everyone. I'll do some more research, snap a few more photos, and report back.

10 August 2016, 09:32 PM	#13
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	Only problem is that it is a 1675. A 16750 from 1986 stacks the hands differently from a 1675. This is a nice 1675 with a lot of service parts.

10 August 2016, 09:53 PM	#14
acf321 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Adam Location: Sydney Watch: 14270 /16610 Posts: 142	I'm with you guys on this, it's a little fishy. I just bought a one owner B/P 1675 from 1970 and it's NOTHING like that. The box here appears to be a later model to Springers point, and that is definitely the wrong dial (gold markers). The bracelet I have for mine is a 7836 folded link, which I think was also used.

10 August 2016, 10:32 PM	#15
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	The best part is that it is being sold as a one owner all original watch. Some sellers are either uneducated or unscrupulous. In this case it's the latter. OP, tell seller and I would like to know how he responds.

10 August 2016, 10:48 PM	#19
lee fowler 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 2,508	That dial was never available on a 1675! __________________ Instagram: @lee1563

10 August 2016, 11:17 PM	#20
chriskris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: hk Posts: 52	should be 1986

10 August 2016, 11:35 PM	#21
Jamiewabbit "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Asia Watch: Sea dweller Posts: 257	Are all 1675 replacement dials matte luminova dials and NOT, Never dials that have white gold surrounds? Thank you. I am surprised, I have always thought white gold surrounds are available as replacement dials for 1675s.

11 August 2016, 01:45 AM	#23
Jamiewabbit "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Asia Watch: Sea dweller Posts: 257	Thx Lee , its new to me. Same for 1680s too I reckon.

11 August 2016, 05:26 AM	#25
Daytona4Me "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Somewhere warm Posts: 41	Sorry for wasting your time guys; my dyslexic jeweler told me it's a 1968 (at least, that's what I thought I heard), but I double-checked with him and it is in fact a 1986. You guys know your watches!! Maybe I'll start a new thread since my original question remains valid.

11 August 2016, 06:58 AM	#26
Daytona4Me "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Somewhere warm Posts: 41	New thread here: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...59#post6919459 Again, my apologies for getting the year wrong.

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