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songhong · 30 December 2010, 01:18 PM

I inherited a few nice watches from my father. This one is particularly special. I recently had all of them serviced with a master certified rolex watchmaker and just got them back. He told me I had special pieces. Can anyone tell me more about this one? I had a crocodile strap made for it, so the 18k jubilee bracelet is not shown. Its probably from the early 1970's according to my mom. I've never seen a two tone "rootbeer" (?) bezel on a 18k GMT with nipple dial. The rolex guy said it's original and very rare, but I don't know vintage like you guys do. So anyway, here are some macro shots I took this evening. Any comments or information on model or history are appreciated. My father wore this and a red sub mostly. I'm not a huge fan of gold, but this watch was transformed after I put it on the band.

songhong · 30 December 2010, 03:17 PM

Here are some pictures from my iPhone from when the watchmaker opened the caseback to show me it's beating heart.

jwalther · 30 December 2010, 08:54 PM

That is simply spectacular.

Subexplorer · 30 December 2010, 10:09 PM

Hello Songhong!

Welcome to TRF! I wish you´ll enjoy so much this place.
Your GMT gold is gorgeous. I love the use of a gold case watch with a nice leather/croco set of straps. It is visualy classic and ellegant.
I guess it will look fantastic too, with its original gold Jubille bracelet, though very flashy indeed.

You may see the serial number between lugs and also the exact reference number. One at six, the other at twelve. With this data, its fairly easy to establish a more or less approximate year of making of your watch, and exact model.

I wish you´ll enjoy your collection of watches, and may be you will be able to post more photos of your other pieces soon.

Best cordial regards, Abel.

johnbeth · 30 December 2010, 10:35 PM

Very nice watch! enjoy!!!

Numismatist · 30 December 2010, 10:41 PM

Spectacular Rootbeer! Congrats - a keeper for sure!

Cannop · 31 December 2010, 12:53 AM

That is a beauty - and the crocodile strap sets it off a treat!

Warnsboy · 31 December 2010, 01:11 AM

Welcome! You're right, very special. That last pic is a killer shot, can't wait for more pics on the jubilee.

Submarino · 31 December 2010, 01:14 AM

Welcome to TRF! That watch is beautiful and the pics are great. I personally have never seen the 18K model with a two-tone bezel either. Perhaps your Dad had it replaced at one point. The watch is definitely from the 70s.

The first round of Rootbeers came with the Rolex crown in gold (on the dial) and around 1977 or so, they switched to imprinted crowns on the dials.

I have a 6.1 Million two-tone that I love.

I assume you have the box and papers right?

Enjoy the watch in good health!

songhong · 31 December 2010, 01:16 AM

Thanks for the early feedback. When the babies are in bed and I get a few more minutes to take pictures, i'll try to snap shots of lugs and the numbers.
If I remember, i'll also try to take pictures of the 18k jubillee bracelet as well. I really like the watch on the strap as well.

SMH

Submarino · 31 December 2010, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by songhong

Thanks for the early feedback. When the babies are in bed and I get a few more minutes to take pictures, i'll try to snap shots of lugs and the numbers.
If I remember, i'll also try to take pictures of the 18k jubillee bracelet as well. I really like the watch on the strap as well.

SMH

It looks very nice with the croc strap. However, that watch is an amazing stunner with the 18k jubilee bracelet on.

STEELINOX · 31 December 2010, 01:36 AM

Very nice GMT !

Which jubilee bracelet do you have? Is ita "SuperJubilee," witha hidden (crown) clasp or the "clam shell - folded blade - buckle" ??

Thanks,
Randy

Submarino · 31 December 2010, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Very nice GMT !

Which jubilee bracelet do you have? Is ita "SuperJubilee," witha hidden (crown) clasp or the "clam shell - folded blade - buckle" ??

Thanks,
Randy

My guess is that it might be a clam shell folded clasp. The ones I've seen before came with that type.

mmancari · 31 December 2010, 01:51 AM

Love it! It's just the way it should be. It's a keeper!

songhong · 31 December 2010, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Very nice GMT !

Which jubilee bracelet do you have? Is ita "SuperJubilee," witha hidden (crown) clasp or the "clam shell - folded blade - buckle" ??

Thanks,
Randy

Good question...i'm not sure, although my last memory of it is that it doesn't have the same clasp as the sub. I believe the bracelet when folded looks the same with only a small rolex crown. When I get home I'll check and take pics.

-SMH

STEELINOX · 31 December 2010, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by songhong

Good question...i'm not sure, although my last memory of it is that it doesn't have the same clasp as the sub. I believe the bracelet when folded looks the same with only a small rolex crown. When I get home I'll check and take pics.

-SMH

So it does look like this:

(PC = dP)

I bought an all gold GMT in 1980 and it came with a SuperJubilee bracelet like the one pictured above, except in 18k glorious yellow gold !...

Chris B · 31 December 2010, 06:35 AM

Its absolutely beautiful

sea-dweller · 4 January 2011, 12:27 PM

Nice GMT, very classy!

glocati · 4 January 2011, 05:11 PM

Great pics! That dial is flawless !!

songhong · 16 January 2011, 03:05 PM

Here are some pics i finally took of the bracelet

HL65 · 16 January 2011, 10:34 PM

Welcome to TRF--very nice!!!!

RRY · 17 January 2011, 01:08 AM

If I can have only one gold watch, that is it!

rfknauss · 17 January 2011, 01:13 AM

Very nice GMT Master ..... and welcome to TRF!

dsio · 17 January 2011, 01:22 AM

That is one very sweet looking GMT, and the bracelet looks in amazing condition for its age.

DCgator · 17 January 2011, 02:17 AM

That watch is simply awesome and congrats too!

30 December 2010, 01:18 PM	#1
songhong "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DC Watch: Panerai 36b Posts: 8	New to the Forum...First Real Post...Rolex GMT 18k rootbeer? I inherited a few nice watches from my father. This one is particularly special. I recently had all of them serviced with a master certified rolex watchmaker and just got them back. He told me I had special pieces. Can anyone tell me more about this one? I had a crocodile strap made for it, so the 18k jubilee bracelet is not shown. Its probably from the early 1970's according to my mom. I've never seen a two tone "rootbeer" (?) bezel on a 18k GMT with nipple dial. The rolex guy said it's original and very rare, but I don't know vintage like you guys do. So anyway, here are some macro shots I took this evening. Any comments or information on model or history are appreciated. My father wore this and a red sub mostly. I'm not a huge fan of gold, but this watch was transformed after I put it on the band.

30 December 2010, 08:54 PM	#3
jwalther "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lexington Posts: 459	That is simply spectacular. __________________ Grand Seiko SBGR051

30 December 2010, 10:09 PM	#4
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hello Songhong! Welcome to TRF! I wish you´ll enjoy so much this place. Your GMT gold is gorgeous. I love the use of a gold case watch with a nice leather/croco set of straps. It is visualy classic and ellegant. I guess it will look fantastic too, with its original gold Jubille bracelet, though very flashy indeed. You may see the serial number between lugs and also the exact reference number. One at six, the other at twelve. With this data, its fairly easy to establish a more or less approximate year of making of your watch, and exact model. I wish you´ll enjoy your collection of watches, and may be you will be able to post more photos of your other pieces soon. Best cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

30 December 2010, 10:41 PM	#6
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Spectacular Rootbeer! Congrats - a keeper for sure! __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

31 December 2010, 12:53 AM	#7
Cannop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Duncan Location: UK Watch: Lots Posts: 443	That is a beauty - and the crocodile strap sets it off a treat! __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten" - Sir Henry Royce (1863 -1933) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

30 December 2010, 03:17 PM	#2
songhong "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DC Watch: Panerai 36b Posts: 8	Here are some pictures from my iPhone from when the watchmaker opened the caseback to show me it's beating heart.

30 December 2010, 10:35 PM	#5
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Very nice watch! enjoy!!!

31 December 2010, 01:11 AM	#8
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	Welcome! You're right, very special. That last pic is a killer shot, can't wait for more pics on the jubilee.

31 December 2010, 01:14 AM	#9
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Welcome to TRF! That watch is beautiful and the pics are great. I personally have never seen the 18K model with a two-tone bezel either. Perhaps your Dad had it replaced at one point. The watch is definitely from the 70s. The first round of Rootbeers came with the Rolex crown in gold (on the dial) and around 1977 or so, they switched to imprinted crowns on the dials. I have a 6.1 Million two-tone that I love. I assume you have the box and papers right? Enjoy the watch in good health! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

31 December 2010, 01:16 AM	#10
songhong "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DC Watch: Panerai 36b Posts: 8	Thanks for the early feedback. When the babies are in bed and I get a few more minutes to take pictures, i'll try to snap shots of lugs and the numbers. If I remember, i'll also try to take pictures of the 18k jubillee bracelet as well. I really like the watch on the strap as well. SMH

31 December 2010, 01:36 AM	#12
STEELINOX 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,007	Very nice GMT ! Which jubilee bracelet do you have? Is ita "SuperJubilee," witha hidden (crown) clasp or the "clam shell - folded blade - buckle" ?? Thanks, Randy __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN 274

31 December 2010, 01:51 AM	#14
mmancari "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: MichaelMancari Location: Los Angeles Watch: Ap Diver 5513Rolex Posts: 119	Love it! It's just the way it should be. It's a keeper!

31 December 2010, 06:35 AM	#17
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,625	Its absolutely beautiful

4 January 2011, 12:27 PM	#18
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice GMT, very classy! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

4 January 2011, 05:11 PM	#19
glocati "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: 1675/3+16013 Posts: 538	Great pics! That dial is flawless !!

16 January 2011, 03:05 PM	#20
songhong "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DC Watch: Panerai 36b Posts: 8	Here are some pics i finally took of the bracelet

16 January 2011, 10:34 PM	#21
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,450	Welcome to TRF--very nice!!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

17 January 2011, 01:08 AM	#22
RRY "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: DOUBLE RY Location: NYC Watch: and learn. Posts: 289	If I can have only one gold watch, that is it!

17 January 2011, 01:13 AM	#23
rfknauss 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,494	Very nice GMT Master ..... and welcome to TRF! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

17 January 2011, 01:22 AM	#24
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	That is one very sweet looking GMT, and the bracelet looks in amazing condition for its age. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

17 January 2011, 02:17 AM	#25
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	That watch is simply awesome and congrats too!

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