My first Grail - GMT 1675 1.8mil serial no!

[sensui]

I love that orange fade with the denim blue. Killer looking.

[Matdaytona]

👍

[roh123]

New insert looks great!

[Bladeshot]

Well done! Red backs in good condition are a challenge to find.


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[Redtele58]

Absolutely stunning!

[rmlovett1]

Well done! Beauty!

[cowboy music]

That looks great! Congrats!

[Styles Bitchley]

One word: jealous. ;-)


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[Dries]

Very nice! Congrats!!!

[lee fowler]

Looking good.

[DaytonaSubmariner]

Love it!

[Storky]

Nice looking watch. I had to replace a caseback a few years ago, I think the original had been cross threaded or overtightened and it didn’t secure properly. Fortunately the thread on the case was fine but the back was messed up.

[mineral]

Originally Posted by chows99

Just want to revive my 1675 thread as I have finally sourced an appropriate 60s redback insert in faded blue/copper tone insert with all the battle scars befitting my 1675. Took a long time as it's so hard to find a balance of good value and condition. Hope you guys like the new look.

Great looking gilt gmt you have there.

I love the faded insert on your gmt, look so nice on you. Look similar with mine... cheers




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[chows99]

Dear mineral,

Mine is not a Gilt. Just a matte mk1. I love your insert too!

[mineral]

Originally Posted by chows99

Dear mineral,

Mine is not a Gilt. Just a matte mk1. I love your insert too!

Good looking matte dial and the new faded insert goes well with it. Congrats


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[fastfreddie]

Replacement case back, replacement insert, rough handling by (watchmaker) which bits do we think are gorgeous as you put it, Franken by any other name.

[lhanddds]

Very nice. Enjoy


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[lhanddds]

Originally Posted by fastfreddie

Replacement case back, replacement insert, rough handling by (watchmaker) which bits do we think are gorgeous as you put it, Franken by any other name.

Not many watches make it this long without seeing some work. As long as the parts are factory Rolex and appropriate for the model, this would not be referred to as Franken. He still has the original insert and the faded one is a cosmetic, legit option.


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[rolstaff]

Much better with this "new" insert !!!

[fastfreddie]

Ihannds the hype can easily produce illusions that suit your purpose.

[chows99]

Fastfreddie, you are entitled to your opinion but do not try to force it down the throat of others.

If you are not the original owner, who can guarantee each watch components is pure original? Changing parts during service, does it means it's franken too?

Get real and get realistic.

[fastfreddie]

Chows99 hyped or what. Did say that he wanted franken opinions about his gorgeous watch even the replacement back looks a little suspect, if you don’t want answers don’t ask searching questions.

[swish77]

Originally Posted by fastfreddie

Replacement case back, replacement insert, rough handling by (watchmaker) which bits do we think are gorgeous as you put it, Franken by any other name.

Whoa! A little harsh, no? I disagree with your assessment. OK, so this stunning GMT has a couple of replaced parts, which are genuine Rolex, and has been worked on through the decades by watchmakers. So what. Of course it has. It’s old! That certainly does not make it a so-called Franken-watch.

[fastfreddie]

Watchmakers is stretching it to exxtremes, kid yourself if you wish. But you will not sell kings clothes hereabout.

[chows99]

Blah and blah you are just beating up an old tune. You can say all you want and most vintage watches out there are franken based on your narrow opinion. From most of the feedback, it seems you are the king's clothes.

I am just gonna enjoy my gorgeous watch

[mineral]

Originally Posted by chows99

Blah and blah you are just beating up an old tune. You can say all you want and most vintage watches out there are franken based on your narrow opinion. From most of the feedback, it seems you are the king's clothes.

I am just gonna enjoy my gorgeous watch

Nice Gmt bro. Enjoy


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[fastfreddie]

Would love to see the service documents, receipts for the services and Rolex parts fitted to this gorgeous watch. Then I will surely regard it in a different light until then I will probably remain uncertain.

[vakman]

Great looking Watch!

[HarryLime]

Gorgeous watch. And hello from another 1.8m!

[TimeToGo]

Originally Posted by chows99

Blah and blah you are just beating up an old tune. You can say all you want and most vintage watches out there are franken based on your narrow opinion. From most of the feedback, it seems you are the king's clothes.

I am just gonna enjoy my gorgeous watch

Truth hurts buddy..