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Kacidy · 20 August 2017, 03:48 AM

Hi everybody,

I need your opinions aboute the case of my GMT 1675 long E.
The case is thick and not too much polished.

My questions is about the angles at the end of the lugs.

Most of the 1675 that I saw have the ends of the lugs sharp.

What do you think?
Thanks

springer · 20 August 2017, 07:51 AM

The bottom of the lugs have been cut too much. Normally there is a small angle cut at the bottom, but it is much, smaller than the one depicted on this watch.

Kacidy · 20 August 2017, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer

The bottom of the lugs have been cut too much. Normally there is a small angle cut at the bottom, but it is much, smaller than the one depicted on this watch.

Thanks Springer.
This is also what I think.

And about reference number? The font is it original?

schaumburgla · 20 August 2017, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer

The bottom of the lugs have been cut too much. Normally there is a small angle cut at the bottom, but it is much, smaller than the one depicted on this watch.

Was the cuts at the bottoms of the lugs

phillip ridley · 20 August 2017, 09:42 AM

That is extremely bad...it appears the "watchmaker" grinded down each lug...but way? I'm lost for words.

roh123 · 20 August 2017, 10:34 AM

Perhaps the owner used to wear it on a strap and felt that the lugs were cutting into his arm. Then it would make sense to grind down the sharp edge. Other than that the case looks pretty good to me.

Kacidy · 21 August 2017, 06:41 PM

Thanks everyone for your messages!!

Haywood_Milton · 8 September 2017, 07:53 PM

This thread has resurfaced elsewhere.

I have seen such lug phenomena before, when one lug has received a nasty knock and a repairer offers to "round down" all four corners to disguise the fact. As I pointed out before people expressed too much horror, let us remember that these were once £250 tool watches...

Edit : I've just noticed that this thread has been started twice by the same OP. What's that about?

Haywood

Runnin' Rebel · 8 September 2017, 10:33 PM

I wonder if a patient laser welder could fix that up ?

miccro · 9 September 2017, 01:08 AM

Should look fine on the wrist, just wear it and enjoy

landroverking · 9 September 2017, 07:17 AM

Wear it on a NATO, damage may appear less.

20 August 2017, 03:48 AM	#1
Kacidy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Francoise Posts: 9	Need help about 1675 GMT case Hi everybody, I need your opinions aboute the case of my GMT 1675 long E. The case is thick and not too much polished. My questions is about the angles at the end of the lugs. Most of the 1675 that I saw have the ends of the lugs sharp. What do you think? Thanks

20 August 2017, 07:51 AM	#2
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,197	The bottom of the lugs have been cut too much. Normally there is a small angle cut at the bottom, but it is much, smaller than the one depicted on this watch. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

8 September 2017, 07:53 PM	#8
Haywood_Milton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Yes, it is ! Location: Cheshire & Mersey Watch: Military issue Sub Posts: 1,319	This thread has resurfaced elsewhere. I have seen such lug phenomena before, when one lug has received a nasty knock and a repairer offers to "round down" all four corners to disguise the fact. As I pointed out before people expressed too much horror, let us remember that these were once £250 tool watches... Edit : I've just noticed that this thread has been started twice by the same OP. What's that about? Haywood __________________ Comex:5513,5514,1665x2,16800x2,16600 Mil sub:5517x2,5513x9,5512 Submariner:6536/1x2,5508,5513 PCG u/line & double SWISS (America's Cup),5513 giltx2, 5513 m-firstx2,5513 gloss WGx2,1680 Red,1680 White Mk1 & Mk2 Sea-Dweller:1665 DRSDx3,Great Whitex3 GMT-Master:6542x2 (1 Bakelite),1675x8 (2 gilt), 16750 & SeaKing 116710LN Explorer:1016x6 (1 gilt),5500x3,14270 Blackout, Orange 1655 x4 Milgauss 1019x3 Cosmo 6263 *RNCD DSSD 116660.

8 September 2017, 10:33 PM	#9
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	I wonder if a patient laser welder could fix that up ? __________________ ♛

20 August 2017, 09:42 AM	#5
phillip ridley 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Mesa, Arizona Watch: 1971 Rolex Red Sub Posts: 550	That is extremely bad...it appears the "watchmaker" grinded down each lug...but way? I'm lost for words.

20 August 2017, 10:34 AM	#6
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	Perhaps the owner used to wear it on a strap and felt that the lugs were cutting into his arm. Then it would make sense to grind down the sharp edge. Other than that the case looks pretty good to me.

21 August 2017, 06:41 PM	#7
Kacidy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Francoise Posts: 9	Thanks everyone for your messages!!

9 September 2017, 01:08 AM	#10
miccro Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: Connecticut Watch: 5513,1675,1680 Posts: 124	Should look fine on the wrist, just wear it and enjoy

9 September 2017, 07:17 AM	#11
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Wear it on a NATO, damage may appear less.

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