Rolex 1675

[Alex The Watch Guy]

Hi folks - I'm new to the forum and had a question for you about a 1675 I'm interested in. The watch is a 5.1xxxx series which dates it to 1977. Is there anything I should be worried about based on the scan below and also what do you think I should pay?

Thanks!

Alex

[CharlieMae]

$4500-5000

[Dr DRW]

the hands look lighter, possible replacements, otherwise looks like a clean example, maybe 5k+

[donaker]

Is that the spring bar protruding slightly from the upper right lug? If so this could indicate an over polished case.

[Dr DRW]

that lug does look a little thin

[Alex The Watch Guy]

Thank you for all your replies. Yes, seems like the upper right lug is a bit thin. Do you think the dial has been refinished?

[oldLeatherNeck]

You'd be lucky if you can get that piece for around $5K. Very lucky.

The watch is in much better condition (from your pictures) than some of the watches offered here on TRF for $6-$7K and they were all sold.

[mdw3]

OK, too much talk on here about "overpolished" cases and "thin" lugs. This appears to be a very nice watch on all accounts (including its nice case and original hands) and, frankly, I would have no trouble selling this to another dealer in the trade for $6,000. Unless you have found the secret Rolex hamlet that time forgot, you are dreaming at $5,000. But, hey, you know what I always say -- dreams are free.

Michael

[dilligaf24824]

I agree! Looks great to me and for 5k... It should've been your yesterday!


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[dw.metro]

I just bought a 16750 last week. I would have jumped on this watch like this if I knew they existed for this price.

[Vincent65]

Originally Posted by mdw3

OK, too much talk on here about "overpolished" cases and "thin" lugs. This appears to be a very nice watch on all accounts (including its nice case and original hands) and, frankly, I would have no trouble selling this to another dealer in the trade for $6,000. Unless you have found the secret Rolex hamlet that time forgot, you are dreaming at $5,000. But, hey, you know what I always say -- dreams are free.

Michael

x2 all this negative speculation (unsubstantiated assumption) about possibly replaced hands and over-polished cases. The dial/hands look great to me (original and a good match) , and it's a perfectly decent case. Also agree re the price. $5k would be giving it away.

[LunetteVerde]

Originally Posted by Vincent65

x2 all this negative speculation (unsubstantiated assumption) about possibly replaced hands and over-polished cases. The dial/hands look great to me (original and a good match) , and it's a perfectly decent case. Also agree re the price. $5k would be giving it away.

precisely ! I am with K and all the expectation gap here don't correspond with $$$$




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[Alex The Watch Guy]

Thanks for all the replies! Sounds like its a piece worth pursuing, will keep you posted.

Alex

[swish77]

Very nice example. Hands and dial look as if they match well. (Sometimes light in a photo cam be misleading.) Also, a pin sticking out a lug a little could be the pin itself, not the lug. It might be the wrong size/type. Case has been polished, but looks OK.

[CharlieMae]

I am looking at one right now, on vacation, for $3000. It's actually more valuable as it is older and has a Mark I long E dial. The insert isnt as nice but, hey since you guys think its worth $6000 then you have another $3000 to use for an insert and you would still have a more valuable GMT.

I think I might try my hand selling some watches here, eBay doesnt seem to generate as much high dollar buyers as this thread.

Please tell me why, if this watch is worth $6000, that the following GMT's on ebay couldnt fetch close to that price?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261709438270...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Role...item43d27cd94a

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-1675-G...p2047675.l2557

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-1675-G...p2047675.l2557

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-GMT-Re...p2047675.l2557


I can list 20 more but, you get the idea. The watch in the post is nice and is worth $4500-5000. It isnt rare, it isnt a Gilt Dial. Clean watch with nice insert, no box, no papers, 5 mil serial. A common, run of the mill 1675 from the mid 70's. Nothing exotic about it.

[jdmi32]

Nice GMT. If it's being offered for anything close to 5.5k and you feel comfortable with the seller then I thinks it's a very good deal. I've been actively looking at GMTs over the past year and no way does a watch like that from a legit seller go for 5k or less.

[aaamax]

Originally Posted by CharlieMae

The watch in the post is nice and is worth $4500-5000. It isnt rare, it isnt a Gilt Dial. Clean watch with nice insert, no box, no papers, 5 mil serial. A common, run of the mill 1675 from the mid 70's. Nothing exotic about it.

I'm with Charlie on this one. However, it is possible that I slept through the last price increase.

[omitohud]

Originally Posted by CharlieMae

I am looking at one right now, on vacation, for $3000. It's actually more valuable as it is older and has a Mark I long E dial. The insert isnt as nice but, hey since you guys think its worth $6000 then you have another $3000 to use for an insert and you would still have a more valuable GMT.

I think I might try my hand selling some watches here, eBay doesnt seem to generate as much high dollar buyers as this thread.

Please tell me why, if this watch is worth $6000, that the following GMT's on ebay couldnt fetch close to that price?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261709438270...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Role...item43d27cd94a

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-1675-G...p2047675.l2557

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-1675-G...p2047675.l2557

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-GMT-Re...p2047675.l2557


I can list 20 more but, you get the idea. The watch in the post is nice and is worth $4500-5000. It isnt rare, it isnt a Gilt Dial. Clean watch with nice insert, no box, no papers, 5 mil serial. A common, run of the mill 1675 from the mid 70's. Nothing exotic about it.

Buying from ebay post more risk than buying from trusted seller here hence the price difference.
Personally i wouldnt pay more than 5.5k for this watch. The case has been way over polished imo. Notice how the lug holes r so close to the edge.


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[CrownMe]

Originally Posted by Vincent65

x2 all this negative speculation (unsubstantiated assumption) about possibly replaced hands and over-polished cases. The dial/hands look great to me (original and a good match) , and it's a perfectly decent case. Also agree re the price. $5k would be giving it away.

X10


some of the opinions in this thread are laughable. Dial, hands and Insert are great. Case is far from over polished but hard to say for sure without other pics.

[CharlieMae]

There is nothing wrong with this watch. The dial is original, the hands are correct and original. The insert is genuine and the case is NOT overpolished by any means. I cannot see the bracelet or the case back or movement, but assuming everything is correct it is a $4500-5000 watch. Could I see it getting $5500 with nice and proper bracelet..sure. Can I see it getting $4500 with a stretched out and overpolished bracelet..yes.

As far as buying on ebay, its no different than buying from a trusted seller. Both are based on feedback and pictures. If this watch was posted on ebay I wouldnt offer the seller any more or less than if he was a seller on these forums.

And for the record, the majority of sellers DO sell on ebay. I cant name a single forum seller that doesnt also sell on ebay.

[springer]

Originally Posted by CharlieMae

There is nothing wrong with this watch. The dial is original, the hands are correct and original. The insert is genuine and the case is NOT overpolished by any means. I cannot see the bracelet or the case back or movement, but assuming everything is correct it is a $4500-5000 watch. Could I see it getting $5500 with nice and proper bracelet..sure. Can I see it getting $4500 with a stretched out and overpolished bracelet..yes.

As far as buying on ebay, its no different than buying from a trusted seller. Both are based on feedback and pictures. If this watch was posted on ebay I wouldnt offer the seller any more or less than if he was a seller on these forums.

And for the record, the majority of sellers DO sell on ebay. I cant name a single forum seller that doesnt also sell on ebay.

As far as the majority of sellers on TRF selling on ebay, this is something I didn't realize. Thanks for the insight.

[mdw3]

Originally Posted by CharlieMae

I am looking at one right now, on vacation, for $3000. It's actually more valuable as it is older and has a Mark I long E dial. The insert isnt as nice but, hey since you guys think its worth $6000 then you have another $3000 to use for an insert and you would still have a more valuable GMT.

I think I might try my hand selling some watches here, eBay doesnt seem to generate as much high dollar buyers as this thread.

Please tell me why, if this watch is worth $6000, that the following GMT's on ebay couldnt fetch close to that price?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261709438270...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Role...item43d27cd94a

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-1675-G...p2047675.l2557

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-1675-G...p2047675.l2557

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-GMT-Re...p2047675.l2557


I can list 20 more but, you get the idea. The watch in the post is nice and is worth $4500-5000. It isnt rare, it isnt a Gilt Dial. Clean watch with nice insert, no box, no papers, 5 mil serial. A common, run of the mill 1675 from the mid 70's. Nothing exotic about it.

Many of the examples you have chosen from eBay have specific and identifiable issues, just upon a casual and quick perusal. Say what you want, but vintage specialists are not selling nice watches like this for $4500 anymore. Stretched band or tight. I speak with some authority, because this is what I do for a living, every day. And, I just checked my records and I have sold 6 ref. 1675 GMT Masters (matte dials) in the past 90 days, at an average selling price of $5600 (all but one to the trade). And, the only one I sold under $5,000 was a real turd with no luminous matter on its markers and only pieces of its band.

Michael

[vcnyls]

Great looking watch. I have a 79 GMT as well. Enjoy it if you get it!

[Alex The Watch Guy]

Thank you everyone for your input, unfortunately the deal fell thru so my hunt continues!

Alex

[strafer_kid]

Great looking watch!

[skprd13]

Buy it for $5k or someone else will snap it up! Send me the link if you don't buy it!