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The Argonaut · 30 August 2018, 11:21 PM

Hi TRF,

I’m finally on the board with my new 1675, which is a keeper. As some of you know, Ive been hunting for a 16750 for a while, and bought one recently but wasn’t entirely happy with it and returned it. I had found another 16750 from a TRF member, which I was in the process of getting. Little did I know, my family had bought me a surprise birth year 1675, which I received yesterday whilst on holiday.

Now the watch is something of a mutt, like it’s owner. The case and movement are original to its year of production, the date wheel has open 6s and 9s (which puts them in period, but as to the exact year, I can’t say), the oyster bracelet dates to 1991, and the matt dial and hands are “Swiss” service replacements with luminova, which puts them around 1998-1999. Funnily enough, those years are also significant.

I’m completely thrilled with the watch as I liken it to a modern vintage. At heart its a vintage, but has the modern matt luminova look. I know for many purists, the watch is heretical. However, it’s all in the eye of the beholder, and this guy is completely beholden! All I need to do is get a black bezel (which I’m getting from Springer), and I’m set.

Best,
TA

The Argonaut · 30 August 2018, 11:22 PM

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Urosfan · 30 August 2018, 11:23 PM

Congrats

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037 · 30 August 2018, 11:26 PM

Looks great!

Makes me wish the Luminova service dials for the 16750 were matte!

101031-28 · 30 August 2018, 11:29 PM

Looks good, Simon! Enjoy the 1675!

Nikrnic · 31 August 2018, 12:22 AM

Congrats!! That is one beautiful piece. I'll be waiting to see the new bezel which will be stunning I'm sure.. also love the dial and open numerals.

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mikkoi · 31 August 2018, 03:16 AM

Nice! Congrats!

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williamstone · 31 August 2018, 03:42 AM

1675 is really a keeper Congrats and wear in good health.

donq · 31 August 2018, 08:04 AM

Very similar to mine, with the service dial and hands.

I prefer to think of these as "Useable Vintage".

Having a dial that glows at night is so nice!

R!$ · 31 August 2018, 08:06 AM

congrats

ALF61 · 31 August 2018, 08:09 AM

Wonderful jewel !!

T01 · 31 August 2018, 08:09 AM

Very cool, congrats!

Richard Carver · 31 August 2018, 09:10 AM

Purists, for the most part, are idiots. Enjoy your 1675 just as it is. :)

The Argonaut · 31 August 2018, 10:39 AM

Hi TRF,

I really appreciate the comments and kind words. It’s great to be on the board as a genuine vintage owner, and I couldn’t be happier with the watch or the circumstances in which I received it.

Although, it raises a separate question which I’ll pose separately.

Best,
TA

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benzng · 31 August 2018, 03:20 PM

Enjoy your 1675. i bought one early this year and its one of my favorite watches.
I bought a matte 16750 last month and between the 2, i still like the 1675.

4rnold · 31 August 2018, 06:18 PM

Congrats, you can wear it without worries, after all Rolex itself approved it ;) !!! Wear in good health, and smile everytime you see it.

Just saw Albert Rosenfield in twin peaks wear his gmt!

Greg5512 · 1 September 2018, 07:46 PM

Looks great on you congratulations!

tekno · 2 September 2018, 05:06 AM

More money for bezel inserts.

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The Argonaut · 2 September 2018, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tekno

More money for bezel inserts.

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Indeed, but then I'm done. The black bezel is such a sleeper, and so stylish.

shedlock2000 · 2 September 2018, 12:59 PM

Outstanding!

This would be my preference too. My grail watch is a 1675 with a SCL bracelet and service dial and hands, and a new pepsi bezel.

Wear it in good health and with great pride!

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tekno · 15 September 2018, 10:33 AM

Did you install the new insert on it?

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flipperwound · 15 September 2018, 12:40 PM

A pity on the service handset! I will be getting my hands on a 1675 some day

Motomike · 16 September 2018, 04:02 AM

Congratulations and enjoy

er1cw · 16 September 2018, 07:08 PM

Nice find. Patina are overated

tekno · 16 September 2018, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flipperwound

A pity on the service handset! I will be getting my hands on a 1675 some day

His dial matches the hands.

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rmlovett1 · 16 September 2018, 11:41 PM

Beautiful watch! Congratulations!

BlackOnyx · 17 September 2018, 12:42 AM

looks great!!!

And the perfect watch, if it even exists, is the one on your wrist and puts a smile on your face

Chunky · 17 September 2018, 12:50 AM

Congrats on a beautiful piece!

FTX I · 17 September 2018, 01:00 AM

Love it. Congrats!

The Argonaut · 17 September 2018, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tekno

Did you install the new insert on it?

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Hi Tekno,

Not yet. It’s pending mind!!

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30 August 2018, 11:21 PM	#1
The Argonaut "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: VA Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 1,373	My New 1675 Hi TRF, I’m finally on the board with my new 1675, which is a keeper. As some of you know, Ive been hunting for a 16750 for a while, and bought one recently but wasn’t entirely happy with it and returned it. I had found another 16750 from a TRF member, which I was in the process of getting. Little did I know, my family had bought me a surprise birth year 1675, which I received yesterday whilst on holiday. Now the watch is something of a mutt, like it’s owner. The case and movement are original to its year of production, the date wheel has open 6s and 9s (which puts them in period, but as to the exact year, I can’t say), the oyster bracelet dates to 1991, and the matt dial and hands are “Swiss” service replacements with luminova, which puts them around 1998-1999. Funnily enough, those years are also significant. I’m completely thrilled with the watch as I liken it to a modern vintage. At heart its a vintage, but has the modern matt luminova look. I know for many purists, the watch is heretical. However, it’s all in the eye of the beholder, and this guy is completely beholden! All I need to do is get a black bezel (which I’m getting from Springer), and I’m set. Best, TA

30 August 2018, 11:29 PM	#5
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,741	Looks good, Simon! Enjoy the 1675! __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

2 September 2018, 12:59 PM	#20
shedlock2000 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: Canada Watch: 16753; Bellini Dia Posts: 1,770	Outstanding! This would be my preference too. My grail watch is a 1675 with a SCL bracelet and service dial and hands, and a new pepsi bezel. Wear it in good health and with great pride! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it. SS Submariner no date 1992 (sold); SS GMT II 2007 (sold); SS GMT II C 2008 ('M' series) (sold); SS Sub C 2011 (sold); BB GMT 1971 (sold); Omega 50th GMT

17 September 2018, 12:50 AM	#28
Chunky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Charles Location: Montreal, QC Watch: 1680 Red, 116710 Posts: 359	Congrats on a beautiful piece! __________________ 1972 1680 SUB 2018 116710 BLNR 2005 Citizen Skyhawk C651

30 August 2018, 11:22 PM	#2
The Argonaut "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: VA Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 1,373	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 August 2018, 11:23 PM	#3
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,187	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 August 2018, 11:26 PM	#4
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,171	Looks great! Makes me wish the Luminova service dials for the 16750 were matte!

31 August 2018, 12:22 AM	#6
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,160	Congrats!! That is one beautiful piece. I'll be waiting to see the new bezel which will be stunning I'm sure.. also love the dial and open numerals. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

31 August 2018, 03:16 AM	#7
mikkoi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mikko Location: Finland Posts: 1,437	Nice! Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 August 2018, 03:42 AM	#8
williamstone Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: US Posts: 82	1675 is really a keeper Congrats and wear in good health.

31 August 2018, 08:04 AM	#9
donq "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas tx Watch: 16610,1675,16030 Posts: 1,135	Very similar to mine, with the service dial and hands. I prefer to think of these as "Useable Vintage". Having a dial that glows at night is so nice!

31 August 2018, 08:06 AM	#10
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	congrats

31 August 2018, 08:09 AM	#11
ALF61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Middle America Posts: 1,085	Wonderful jewel !!

31 August 2018, 08:09 AM	#12
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,481	Very cool, congrats!

31 August 2018, 09:10 AM	#13
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	Purists, for the most part, are idiots. Enjoy your 1675 just as it is. :)

31 August 2018, 10:39 AM	#14
The Argonaut "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: VA Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 1,373	Hi TRF, I really appreciate the comments and kind words. It’s great to be on the board as a genuine vintage owner, and I couldn’t be happier with the watch or the circumstances in which I received it. Although, it raises a separate question which I’ll pose separately. Best, TA Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 August 2018, 03:20 PM	#15
benzng "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Benson Location: ASIA Posts: 264	Enjoy your 1675. i bought one early this year and its one of my favorite watches. I bought a matte 16750 last month and between the 2, i still like the 1675.

1 September 2018, 07:46 PM	#17
Greg5512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Watch: Tudor Big Block Posts: 527	Looks great on you congratulations!

2 September 2018, 05:06 AM	#18
tekno 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Watch: Tudor Snowflake Posts: 1,044	More money for bezel inserts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

15 September 2018, 10:33 AM	#21
tekno 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Watch: Tudor Snowflake Posts: 1,044	Did you install the new insert on it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

15 September 2018, 12:40 PM	#22
flipperwound "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Singapore Posts: 7	A pity on the service handset! I will be getting my hands on a 1675 some day

16 September 2018, 04:02 AM	#23
Motomike "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Houston Watch: 5513, 1016 Posts: 28	Congratulations and enjoy

16 September 2018, 07:08 PM	#24
er1cw "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: With my suitcase Posts: 44	Nice find. Patina are overated

16 September 2018, 11:41 PM	#26
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,511	Beautiful watch! Congratulations!

17 September 2018, 12:42 AM	#27
BlackOnyx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 51	looks great!!! And the perfect watch, if it even exists, is the one on your wrist and puts a smile on your face

17 September 2018, 01:00 AM	#29
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	Love it. Congrats!

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