1675 Bezel identification

[shedlock2000]

Can anyone please identify this bezel for me? I’m not too clear on the various versions that there were and I want to find one the same as this:




I know that there is a fat don’t version and one with more rounded tops to the ‘4’s — but does this one have a name or a number?

Thanks in advance.


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[antrolexsub]

It’s a modern service insert.

[springer]

Looks like a correct, original bezel. The bezel insert also looks original.

[XavierM]

OP, are you talking about the bezel ? (Steel « ring » with teeth all around) or the Insert ? (Black in this case, Aluminium disc were GMT numbers are « printed »)

[TimeLord2]

Originally Posted by springer

Looks like a correct, original bezel. The bezel insert also looks original.

A question JP. By original, do you mean an original service insert for this reference? It does not appear to be period correct for a 1675. The dial and hands also appear to be service items I would speculate given the "SWISS" at the bottom, instead of T SWISS T or SWISS T<25. Overall, I think it is a great looking GMT that probably has fully functional luminescence. Brushing looks coarse, but others can comment on that as I have no idea and the lighting may affect the image…

OP, JP (Springer) is the expert on GMTs so you can disregard my comments…

[springer]

Originally Posted by TimeLord2

A question JP. By original, do you mean an original service insert for this reference? It does not appear to be period correct for a 1675. The dial and hands also appear to be service items I would speculate given the "SWISS" at the bottom, instead of T SWISS T or SWISS T<25. Overall, I think it is a great looking GMT that probably has fully functional luminescence. Brushing looks coarse, but others can comment on that as I have no idea and the lighting may affect the image…

OP, JP (Springer) is the expert on GMTs so you can disregard my comments…

I should have been more specific. Sorry for the confusion. While the bezel and bezel insert are genuine Rolex parts, the black insert is from the 1980s, therefore, while genuine, it would be considered a service replacement part for the OPs GMT 1675 which appears to have several service parts.

[shedlock2000]

Thank you for all of the helpful comments; and my apologies I should have spoken more carefully: I am looking for information on the bezel insert shown in the photo — which is of a watch I no-longer own.

I am trying to locate an insert of this type to replace the service Pepsi I have on a watch I’m thinking of picking up.

You are correct in that the watch on the photo has a service bezel insert (and bezel — and dial and handset).

I am struggling to find such a bezel insert (what I think is agreed to be a service insert) on eBay — the ones on offer seem to be either a fat font or faded. (I am specifically looking for the as-new look, as the watch hoping to pick up is a service watch).

Basically, I want to know what to look for, as there are many bezel variants and the style/font of the numbers changes throughout.

Would anyone have a part number for the ‘80s service bezel insert?


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[antrolexsub]

Originally Posted by shedlock2000

thank you for all of the helpful comments; and my apologies i should have spoken more carefully: I am looking for information on the bezel insert shown in the photo — which is of a watch i no-longer own.

I am trying to locate an insert of this type to replace the service pepsi i have on a watch i’m thinking of picking up.

You are correct in that the watch on the photo has a service bezel insert (and bezel — and dial and handset).

I am struggling to find such a bezel insert (what i think is agreed to be a service insert) on ebay — the ones on offer seem to be either a fat font or faded. (i am specifically looking for the as-new look, as the watch hoping to pick up is a service watch).

Basically, i want to know what to look for, as there are many bezel variants and the style/font of the numbers changes throughout.

would anyone have a part number for the ‘80s service bezel insert?


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315-16750-1

[shedlock2000]

Originally Posted by antrolexsub

315-16750-1

Thank you! That’s perfect!


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[hutch300]

You should be able to buy one from someone here on the forum. I have one myself purchased from a forum member. Happy to share in a PM.

[shedlock2000]

Thanks everyone! I’ve found both an insert and a clasp from someone on here now — just hoping the 1675 is still available!


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[hutch300]

Did you ever get the watch?

[shedlock2000]

Originally Posted by hutch300

Did you ever get the watch?

I am still working on it, to be honest! I have just posted about parts availability this evening. I am hesitant to commit to a 1675 now that I can't get it serviced anywhere (RSC Canada are no-longer supporting the 15** movements).

John (Springer) has found me a black bezel, though, should I pick the watch up.

[Toronto Soup King]

The 15xx movements are pretty durable and you'll be able to find independents who can do the work equally well. I'm surprised to hear RSC has stopped servicing though, they overhauled a 1018 and and 1803 for me in the last few years, no complaints except the breathtaking prices

[shedlock2000]

Originally Posted by Toronto Soup King

The 15xx movements are pretty durable and you'll be able to find independents who can do the work equally well. I'm surprised to hear RSC has stopped servicing though, they overhauled a 1018 and and 1803 for me in the last few years, no complaints except the breathtaking prices

My guy here says that the watch would need now to be sent to Geneva (with their elevated price structure and longer turn around) -- how it would cash out in reality were I to submit the watch, I don't know.

Do you know if your 1*** movements were serviced in Geneva or in your home country? I think this is a relatively recent shift for RSC 700 (Toronto), as my the watch has a 2021 service completed in Toronto.

[hutch300]

Lots of independents down here in the states that would be able to get you sorted :)