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pierson · 4 October 2022, 01:46 AM

Guys, what does everyone thuink about this 1675? I'm looking for a solid watch/case/dial. Dont care about bezel (i like to change them) or bracelet.

https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/vinta...id25610302.htm

But I'm not VERY skittish about being screwed. I have bought from sketchy people and bought from what i thought were reputable places, all stink.

Stan Cooper · 4 October 2022, 03:11 AM

I'm no expert, but externally it looks just like my 1978 1675. The dial and lume plots look good. The case has some significant dings on the lugs. It's too bad the seller didn't open the caseback and provide a detailed photo of the movement.

Here's mine (I had the RSC replace the Jubilee with an Oyster flip-lock when I had it serviced).

Tom1675 · 4 October 2022, 03:58 AM

Looks OK to me but if you're not comfortable with buying online your options are going to be much more narrow, you're in SF so one will likely come up locally...

TuRo · 4 October 2022, 04:48 AM

Quick 1 minute look - it's long coronet Mk6 @ 1978 is about right and the one you are looking at doesn't look relumed.

springer · 4 October 2022, 11:34 AM

The seller writes.......Condition - Very good - (Worn with little to no signs of wear) Original box, no original papers

I think the seller has some "wishful thinking going on" calling this watch very good with little to no signs of wear. Plenty of signs of wear and excessive refinishing/polishing as well as a box that is not "original."

Filipão · 4 October 2022, 12:57 PM

Same on their site.

Another "trusted seller"?

Dan S · 4 October 2022, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pierson

Guys, what does everyone thuink about this 1675? I'm looking for a solid watch/case/dial. Dont care about bezel (i like to change them) or bracelet.

https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/vinta...id25610302.htm

But I'm not VERY skittish about being screwed. I have bought from sketchy people and bought from what i thought were reputable places, all stink.

Pawn shops don't tend to get very good examples, but go check it out in person, and if you like it, make a low-ball cash offer. In general, if you think that all sellers stink, then your only real option is to become an expert in your own right.

springer · 4 October 2022, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan S

Pawn shops don't tend to get very good examples, but go check it out in person, and if you like it, make a low-ball cash offer. In general, if you think that all sellers stink, then your only real option is to become an expert in your own right.

I'm switching to Right Guard tomorrow.

4 October 2022, 01:46 AM	#1
pierson "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Novato, CA Posts: 402	Thoughts on this 1675? Guys, what does everyone thuink about this 1675? I'm looking for a solid watch/case/dial. Dont care about bezel (i like to change them) or bracelet. https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/vinta...id25610302.htm But I'm not VERY skittish about being screwed. I have bought from sketchy people and bought from what i thought were reputable places, all stink.

4 October 2022, 04:48 AM	#4
TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,508	Quick 1 minute look - it's long coronet Mk6 @ 1978 is about right and the one you are looking at doesn't look relumed. __________________ So the graduations hang on the wall, but they never really helped us at all, No they never taught us what was real, Iron and coke, chromium steel, And we're waiting here in Allentown.... ALLENTOWN - Billy Joel

4 October 2022, 11:34 AM	#5
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,197	The seller writes.......Condition - Very good - (Worn with little to no signs of wear) Original box, no original papers I think the seller has some "wishful thinking going on" calling this watch very good with little to no signs of wear. Plenty of signs of wear and excessive refinishing/polishing as well as a box that is not "original." __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

4 October 2022, 03:58 AM	#3
Tom1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,172	Looks OK to me but if you're not comfortable with buying online your options are going to be much more narrow, you're in SF so one will likely come up locally...

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