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MarcelGuinchard · 30 September 2024, 06:16 AM

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to share the watch I wear daily and absolutely love. It’s a gold 1675 with a rivet bracelet, dating from the early 1970s. This is my second gold GMT, and I adore this reference for its warm brown tones, the shine of the gold, and those iconic nipple markers.

I believe it has never been polished, but I’d love to hear from the experts for confirmation.

The bracelet is from the same era as the serial number, and while the box, booklets, and warranty aren’t of much practical use day-to-day, they do give me a connection to the original owner.

I'd like to thank all members of this forum who taught me a lot on this reference (like @springer @MorningTundra and others), and @NOPDK whose untouched 1675/8 still haunts me :D

Hope you like it—looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

swaini3 · 30 September 2024, 08:02 AM

Nice looking watch, love the bracelet.

HERITAGE82 · 30 September 2024, 08:06 AM

Beautiful watch!

BNA/LION · 30 September 2024, 10:14 AM

Looks Great, Enjoy!

Dan S · 30 September 2024, 10:50 AM

I bet you get a lot of comments! :-)

springer · 30 September 2024, 11:02 AM

Unpolished? The chamfer tapers look fairly large at the bottom to be original.

While it is a nice example, for me, it appears to have been refinished in the past. Check out the second photo and as an example, look at the two vertical lines on the end link. They clearly show signs of having been significantly polished. Additionally, 18K cases are very prone to scratches - unlike this case.

KY.. · 30 September 2024, 11:50 AM

Hard to imagine these as daily drivers as I have the 16758 serti on jubilee.
Very nice looking regardless of the wear and little tear on yours.

996marty · 30 September 2024, 02:26 PM

Polished or not it looks great

james_turk · 30 September 2024, 09:17 PM

Glorious watch. A grail for me.

1William · 30 September 2024, 09:40 PM

Great looking watch.

Toxicant · 30 September 2024, 11:10 PM

Here is my daily, crap lugs, re-lumed, replacement factory insert, color matched hands and I don't care :)https://ibb.co/jgn0FgK

Tom1675 · Today, 02:25 AM

In great shape for a gold daily! Congrats

TimeLord2 · Today, 05:36 AM

Absolutely beautiful watch and love that rivet link bracelet too! I have been considering trying to source a rivet link bracelet for my TT GMT 1675 or if I should go for a more modern 78363 or even a 93253 bracelet as it is currently on a jubilee. I do like the oyster bracelet as it does look a bit more sporty. With rivet links it just looks elegant. Love @NOPDK's too.

Can you please provide a few images of the box interior, top, and the number on the bottom? On another thread I started there is a gentleman trying to source a box for his 1969 GMT Concorde. I think we have narrowed it down to a 54.00.3 box. If anyone wants to chime in on if that is actually correct, feel free to do so. I do not think that is what you have for yours but was curious nonetheless. This is the thread if you have not seen it: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=958366

And I will say again, that is a beauty! Thanks for sharing!

Frosty · Today, 09:25 AM

Nice!

omar-rye · Today, 04:32 PM

Who did the case refinishing for you?

joli160 · Today, 05:13 PM

Beautiful piece, congrats on that one.

Watches of this era that have never been touched are impossible to find

Lol-x · Today, 05:23 PM

Great vintage timepiece for sure.

30 September 2024, 06:16 AM	#1
MarcelGuinchard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Paris Posts: 68	My daily 1675/8 18k gold GMT on rivet bracelet Hi everyone, I just wanted to share the watch I wear daily and absolutely love. It’s a gold 1675 with a rivet bracelet, dating from the early 1970s. This is my second gold GMT, and I adore this reference for its warm brown tones, the shine of the gold, and those iconic nipple markers. I believe it has never been polished, but I’d love to hear from the experts for confirmation. The bracelet is from the same era as the serial number, and while the box, booklets, and warranty aren’t of much practical use day-to-day, they do give me a connection to the original owner. I'd like to thank all members of this forum who taught me a lot on this reference (like @springer @MorningTundra and others), and @NOPDK whose untouched 1675/8 still haunts me :D Hope you like it—looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

30 September 2024, 08:06 AM	#3
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,430	Beautiful watch! __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

30 September 2024, 10:14 AM	#4
BNA/LION 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,358	Looks Great, Enjoy! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

30 September 2024, 10:50 AM	#5
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,178	I bet you get a lot of comments! :-) __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

30 September 2024, 11:02 AM	#6
springer 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,273	Unpolished? The chamfer tapers look fairly large at the bottom to be original. While it is a nice example, for me, it appears to have been refinished in the past. Check out the second photo and as an example, look at the two vertical lines on the end link. They clearly show signs of having been significantly polished. Additionally, 18K cases are very prone to scratches - unlike this case. __________________ 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.

30 September 2024, 08:02 AM	#2
swaini3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Mo Location: Dubai Watch: 1675 GMT, DRSD Posts: 1,453	Nice looking watch, love the bracelet.

30 September 2024, 11:50 AM	#7
KY.. 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Real Name: Keith Location: California Watch: 60s to 90s Posts: 1,314	Hard to imagine these as daily drivers as I have the 16758 serti on jubilee. Very nice looking regardless of the wear and little tear on yours. __________________ Just an admirer/enthusiast of vintage Rolex/Heuer/Zenith/Breitling/Hamilton watches since the 80’s… ”I Do Love The Details, But I Can Choose If I Accept The Flaws…”

30 September 2024, 02:26 PM	#8
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 3,858	Polished or not it looks great

30 September 2024, 09:17 PM	#9
james_turk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Wales Posts: 60	Glorious watch. A grail for me.

30 September 2024, 09:40 PM	#10
1William 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 46,942	Great looking watch.

30 September 2024, 11:10 PM	#11
Toxicant "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Ron Location: Maine, USA Posts: 374	Here is my daily, crap lugs, re-lumed, replacement factory insert, color matched hands and I don't care :)https://ibb.co/jgn0FgK __________________ Time is precious, regulate it with class.

Today, 02:25 AM	#12
Tom1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,184	In great shape for a gold daily! Congrats

Today, 05:36 AM	#13
TimeLord2 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Valencia, CA Watch: GMT Master 1675/3 Posts: 2,162	Absolutely beautiful watch and love that rivet link bracelet too! I have been considering trying to source a rivet link bracelet for my TT GMT 1675 or if I should go for a more modern 78363 or even a 93253 bracelet as it is currently on a jubilee. I do like the oyster bracelet as it does look a bit more sporty. With rivet links it just looks elegant. Love @NOPDK's too. Can you please provide a few images of the box interior, top, and the number on the bottom? On another thread I started there is a gentleman trying to source a box for his 1969 GMT Concorde. I think we have narrowed it down to a 54.00.3 box. If anyone wants to chime in on if that is actually correct, feel free to do so. I do not think that is what you have for yours but was curious nonetheless. This is the thread if you have not seen it: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=958366 And I will say again, that is a beauty! Thanks for sharing!

Today, 09:25 AM	#14
Frosty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,086	Nice! __________________ “Anyone can be sarcastic; it takes intelligence to solve a problem!”

Today, 04:32 PM	#15
omar-rye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Underground Posts: 2,504	Who did the case refinishing for you?

Today, 05:13 PM	#16
joli160 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,621	Beautiful piece, congrats on that one. Watches of this era that have never been touched are impossible to find __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

Today, 05:23 PM	#17
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,417	Great vintage timepiece for sure. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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