1675 serial number

[weedhopper]

I have gmt with serial # 2,97xxxx... with what I've read it could be 71 or 72.
Anybody know what year it would be ? Does what year make much difference in value? Thanks for any reply…

[MorningTundra]

The early 70s seem to be a bit of a mystery. Suggest checking the reference section for a sticky post titled,
"Rolex Serial Numbers By Year/Clasp Codes - Crown Markings"

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=54362

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[springer]

Originally Posted by weedhopper

I have gmt with serial # 2,97xxxx... with what I've read it could be 71 or 72.
Anybody know what year it would be ? Does what year make much difference in value? Thanks for any reply…

Actually, if you go by case back date numbers, it should be late 1970 or early 1971.

Too bad it isn't a 1972, I heard they are all the rage right now!!!

[weedhopper]

jacek has a 1675 for sale with a 2.8 serial, the case back stamped 72.
should I have AD take the case back off to check date ? that would make my 2.9 newer.... do case backs get switched around.?

[Tom1675]

As I understand it, your original post is about as accurate as you're going to get with the serial #. Caseback stamp is key...

[springer]

Originally Posted by weedhopper

jacek has a 1675 for sale with a 2.8 serial, the case back stamped 72.
should I have AD take the case back off to check date ? that would make my 2.9 newer.... do case backs get switched around.?

I'm sure they do get mixed up.