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Old 13 September 2014, 03:26 AM   #1
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NeW - 1675 matte MKI 1.batch small hand --
Hi guys,

in advance: sorry for my bad english :-( I try my best....

Today I want to share with you my „new“ 1675 matte MKI 1.batch small hand.

I‘m really really happy to share with you this 1675 that is, for sure, something very special!
With a clearly visible 1.68xxxx serial this 1675 is from end of 1967 and is one of the first matte dial versions after the 1675 gilt-version. This version has only been produced for a very short period, before the „big hand“ and other luminous material (tritium) have been put through the 1675.

My good mate EX-OMEGA gave me the chance to get this wonderful GMT from his collection---thanks P.!

Here some facts:

1675 MKI matte dial - the luminous material of this dial and all hands glows in the dark like a „zombie-watch“ because for only a short time there was used a mix of tritium and I think zinksulfit ??? don‘t really know what, but it glows all night long.
The luminous material has a very special colour....nice warm yellow in the sun, nearly poison green without sun. The plots are huge......fatter than every 1675 maxi dial I have ever seen :-)

It features the small GMT hand (normally only shown at the gilt GMTs) and a hook7 date wheel.
An old rounded T116 plexi is mounted.
The bevels/camfers are very yery wide like often shown in this time.
The insert is a later faded normal font that in my eyes matches perfect.....but I‘m allready searching for a period correct one.
A 7206 oyster bracelet with 58 endlinks is mounted.








This pic shows a Rolex brochure (I think from 1968) where you can see exactly this version......












And here another Rolex brochure with a slighty changed MK0 dial..


















...and now let's see some pics....















....and the wrist shot...












.....and together with her younger and older "sister".....


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Old 13 September 2014, 03:31 AM   #2
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WOOOW that is one gorgeous 1675... Loved the pictures and thanks for sharing.. Love to see more pics soon..
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Old 13 September 2014, 03:33 AM   #3
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Wow! Great looking GMT Seb. Thanks for sharing it with us
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Old 13 September 2014, 03:56 AM   #4
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That's awesome.
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Old 13 September 2014, 04:07 AM   #5
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Thats one of the nicest i have seen in a long time
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Old 13 September 2014, 04:08 AM   #6
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Great looking!
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Old 13 September 2014, 04:09 AM   #7
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NICE! One day I'll find "the one" Beautiful collection! Thanks for sharing...
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Old 13 September 2014, 04:24 AM   #8
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very nice, congrats !
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Old 13 September 2014, 04:34 AM   #9
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Wonderful piece buddy
Big congrats on two beautiful MK1 Is there anything specific you want for your gmt collection left ?
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Old 13 September 2014, 04:37 AM   #10
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The words "perfect" and "I want one" come to mind. Beautiful piece and a great, great find!
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Thank you all for the kind words


@Poder: There are so many desireable GMTs....a 6542 ohhhh that would be my dream, but it will be always a dream...it's out of reach :-(
A nice end 70s MKIV Maxi, a MK0, a MKII, a radial MKIII, a pcg crd....
The GMT is such a lovely reference...I love those GMTs
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Old 13 September 2014, 04:53 AM   #12
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That's very nice indeed, congrats.
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Old 13 September 2014, 04:59 AM   #13
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Thank you all for the kind words


@Poder: There are so many desireable GMTs....a 6542 ohhhh that would be my dream, but it will be always a dream...it's out of reach :-(
A nice end 70s MKIV Maxi, a MK0, a MKII, a radial MKIII, a pcg crd....
The GMT is such a lovely reference...I love those GMTs
True that So many nice ones. But i like this recent one as it is featuring maxi plots and wide chamfers together.
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Old 13 September 2014, 05:02 AM   #14
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Holy....

What a beautiful specimen. Love it! Mega congrats Seb.
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Old 13 September 2014, 05:02 AM   #15
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That's pretty much my grail. Big congrats!
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Old 13 September 2014, 05:04 AM   #16
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Old 13 September 2014, 05:04 AM   #17
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If I want to gat a matte dial, it has to look like that. Congrats. Tq for sharing.


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Old 13 September 2014, 05:11 AM   #18
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Absolutely stunning. Matte dial looks nice with the small 24hr hand. That case is just amazing. Chamfer heaven.
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Old 13 September 2014, 05:13 AM   #19
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Spectacular watch. I love the thick plots and the original rounded bevel crystal makes all the difference! I wish they would never moved from that one- so nice
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Old 13 September 2014, 07:40 AM   #20
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Congrats - great watch ......
..... and just right on that nice rivet bracelet too
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Old 13 September 2014, 07:57 AM   #21
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Old 13 September 2014, 09:53 AM   #22
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Very nice 1675.


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Wow. What a beauty. Congrats!
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Wow. Very very nice collection!
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Old 13 September 2014, 12:43 PM   #27
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Very nice & special GMT. Congrats!
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Dries, Smartyjones18, indigo993, toph, cwilson13, esspee1200, David, Paul, MP5, omitohud, Nikos, Noonan, jdmi32, Vincent, Jesper, Russ, Beaumont MillerII, Nathaniel, lenverducadran, Andy, Josh, L.Leon and my friend Poder...

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