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30 August 2018, 11:21 PM | #1 |
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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, 11:22 PM | #2 |
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30 August 2018, 11:23 PM | #3 |
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Congrats
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30 August 2018, 11:26 PM | #4 |
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Looks great!
Makes me wish the Luminova service dials for the 16750 were matte! |
30 August 2018, 11:29 PM | #5 |
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Looks good, Simon! Enjoy the 1675!
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31 August 2018, 12:22 AM | #6 |
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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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31 August 2018, 03:16 AM | #7 |
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Nice! Congrats!
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31 August 2018, 03:42 AM | #8 |
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1675 is really a keeper Congrats and wear in good health.
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31 August 2018, 08:04 AM | #9 |
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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 |
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congrats
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31 August 2018, 08:09 AM | #11 |
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Wonderful jewel !!
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31 August 2018, 08:09 AM | #12 |
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Very cool, congrats!
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31 August 2018, 09:10 AM | #13 |
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Purists, for the most part, are idiots. Enjoy your 1675 just as it is. :)
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31 August 2018, 10:39 AM | #14 |
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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 |
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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. |
31 August 2018, 06:18 PM | #16 |
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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! |
1 September 2018, 07:46 PM | #17 |
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Looks great on you congratulations!
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2 September 2018, 05:06 AM | #18 |
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More money for bezel inserts.
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2 September 2018, 12:59 PM | #20 |
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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
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15 September 2018, 10:33 AM | #21 |
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Did you install the new insert on it?
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15 September 2018, 12:40 PM | #22 |
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A pity on the service handset! I will be getting my hands on a 1675 some day
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16 September 2018, 04:02 AM | #23 |
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Congratulations and enjoy
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16 September 2018, 07:08 PM | #24 |
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Nice find. Patina are overated
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16 September 2018, 10:20 PM | #25 |
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Beautiful watch! Congratulations!
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17 September 2018, 12:42 AM | #27 |
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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, 12:50 AM | #28 |
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Congrats on a beautiful piece!
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17 September 2018, 01:00 AM | #29 |
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Love it. Congrats!
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17 September 2018, 03:01 AM | #30 |
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