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Old 16 November 2015, 10:48 AM   #1
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Oops...I did it again. Another GMT Incoming From "Springer"
All I can say is vintage GMTs are mesmerizing.
Last week I took delivery of an awesome GMT 1675 with a perfect dial/hands set and perfect Fuschia insert and posted a wrist shot which has garnered many very kind comments that I very much appreciate.
I immediately set about searching for a vintage GMT more suitable for daily wear and went back to "Spinger" to ask for his assistance to locate a nice 16750 for me. As luck would have it J.T. (Aka "Springer") just happened to have a beautiful 7.3 mil (1983) 16750 he was willing to sell. Lucky me...I am now anxiously awaiting arrival of another beauty from our own "Trusted Seller" and resident GMT guru "Spinger"...
Thanks again John for hooking me up with another stunner for my modest collection of vintage Rolex /Tudor Sports watches.
Wrist shots will follow
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Old 16 November 2015, 11:00 AM   #2
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Wow Frank! You are on fire. Another nice one.
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Old 16 November 2015, 11:17 AM   #3
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Old 16 November 2015, 11:25 AM   #4
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Another nice one congrats!
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Old 16 November 2015, 11:42 AM   #5
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amazing patina! great watch!
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Old 16 November 2015, 11:46 AM   #6
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Old 16 November 2015, 11:46 AM   #7
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Old 16 November 2015, 12:17 PM   #8
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Very nice congrats!
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Old 16 November 2015, 12:50 PM   #9
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You my friend are on a nice roll Congrats
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Old 16 November 2015, 01:05 PM   #10
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That's a beauty!
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Old 16 November 2015, 01:18 PM   #11
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Old 16 November 2015, 01:26 PM   #12
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Very nice, congrats! You're building quite a collection!!
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Old 16 November 2015, 02:12 PM   #13
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Congrats! Springer no doubt offers some of the nicest 1675's/16750's available for sale.
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Old 16 November 2015, 02:39 PM   #14
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Old 16 November 2015, 07:14 PM   #15
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Nice one, springer (John) does know and love his gmt's.


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Old 16 November 2015, 10:22 PM   #16
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Very nice. Just need a gilt 1675 to complete the set...


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Old 16 November 2015, 10:49 PM   #17
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Old 16 November 2015, 10:50 PM   #18
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Very nice congrats. No reason the 1675 can't be worn daily as well, though!
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Old 16 November 2015, 10:50 PM   #19
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looks like a great piece, I really love the "iris" like texture to the red part of the insert. And non corroded hands. Dreeewl
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Old 21 November 2015, 11:18 AM   #20
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Hello all...the 16750 from Springer landed today...fits like a glove and is quite the "looker"...attached is the obligatory wrist shot
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Old 21 November 2015, 03:23 PM   #21
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Frank, beautiful watch Congrats

stupid question:

Does it have the 3185 movement? What year did that come about?

Again, congrats and wear it in good health.
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Old 21 November 2015, 03:30 PM   #22
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Frank, beautiful watch Congrats

stupid question:

Does it have the 3185 movement? What year did that come about?

Again, congrats and wear it in good health.

16750 quickset is 3135 movement

The 3185 came on later sapphire GMt (16710, 16700 etc ...)
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Old 21 November 2015, 06:37 PM   #23
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Awesome I think the GMT bug has bitten!
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Old 21 November 2015, 07:22 PM   #24
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Beautiful watch! Super thick case and crown guards. Love it!
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Old 21 November 2015, 08:35 PM   #25
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Looks great, congrats
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Old 24 November 2015, 02:58 AM   #26
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That is a real beauty big congrats!
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Old 24 November 2015, 04:23 AM   #27
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Great looking 16750. It's comforting to know Springer was the seller.
Enjoy wearing in the best of health.
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Old 24 November 2015, 06:11 AM   #28
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Congrats! Beautiful example, coming from John it makes sense. Enjoy
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Old 24 November 2015, 06:28 AM   #29
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Awesome. He offers the best pieces one can get. My good friend Wes is a lucky owner as well. One day I'll join this select group. Huge congrats.
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