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SS Oyster · 6 November 2008, 10:55 AM

Two questions:

1. Any TRFers out there that own a Rolex from your year of birth? If so, please post pics.

2. I was browsing the Bay and found this 1963 GMT. I was wondering what an expert thinks of the condition vs. price. How hard would it be to find an age appropriate SS oyster band for this watch? How much would that band cost (estimate)?

Thanks!

SS Oyster · 6 November 2008, 10:57 AM

Duh ... here's the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Rolex-GM...3A1|240%3A1318

Item number: 280282637385

SLS · 6 November 2008, 11:02 AM

I was talking to a watchmaker this morning and he told me, a watch is only perfect once! My motto is, buy the best with what you have.
~Scott

Atlanta · 6 November 2008, 11:03 AM

Can't comment on the price but that seller does not allow any returns under any circumstances. Make sure you check them out first.

It is a great looking vintage watch - the small triangle on the 4th hand is very unique.

Good luck!

1MAC · 6 November 2008, 11:11 AM

For that kind of money I would hope for an original dial or one that had been replaced by Rolex. The 1675 is a handsome watch and there are better examples out there.

mike · 6 November 2008, 11:15 AM

Looks pretty good to me. Inclosed minute track with dot is correct for the era. Sourcing a riveted bracelet can be done.

If the watch is in good working order that price is very much in line.

GBJIV · 6 November 2008, 04:13 PM

I think a birth year Rolex is very special. I am fortunate to have a Sub from my birth year. No pics at the moment (I still owe pics).

My personal opinion - take your time and check on the seller. I cannot emphasize that enough from my own personal experience.

I will say - Having Mike's endoresement of the piece in my opinion is a really important opinion to have and he gave you the "cheers" that's a good thing!

Anyway, definitely pursue your birth year Rolex - but, do not rush through it. Have some of the collectors here scan their resources - Buy the best that you possibly can - that is good advice that I got from many here on the forum. I say this because - I may have been able to buy better. No regrets... But, take some time and study it.

Good Luck and have fun!

Jason Spring · 6 November 2008, 04:27 PM

Thsi Gmt is beautiful !
As Mike said you have to find a good rivet bracelet and change the plexi (service plexi on the sale).
So if I was you, I would buy it immediatly, and after will be looking for a beautiful Tudor sub from the same year or a 5513.

stevemulholland3 · 6 November 2008, 04:30 PM

that seller is very well known,I have done business with him as have a few of my friends..
all of his watches are 100%..
and that band will run around 1 to 1.4k depending on condition..

Andad · 6 November 2008, 04:54 PM

Hmm. Birth date Rolex - not much to choose from in 1945.

eh JJ.

6 November 2008, 10:55 AM	#1
SS Oyster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,034	Who owns birth year Rolex? This '63 GMT looks a bit rough, good deal or not? Two questions: 1. Any TRFers out there that own a Rolex from your year of birth? If so, please post pics. 2. I was browsing the Bay and found this 1963 GMT. I was wondering what an expert thinks of the condition vs. price. How hard would it be to find an age appropriate SS oyster band for this watch? How much would that band cost (estimate)? Thanks!

6 November 2008, 11:02 AM	#3
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	I was talking to a watchmaker this morning and he told me, a watch is only perfect once! My motto is, buy the best with what you have. ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

6 November 2008, 11:03 AM	#4
Atlanta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: 126619LB & 114270 Posts: 767	Can't comment on the price but that seller does not allow any returns under any circumstances. Make sure you check them out first. It is a great looking vintage watch - the small triangle on the 4th hand is very unique. Good luck! __________________ Member# 14554

6 November 2008, 11:11 AM	#5
1MAC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Leawood, Kansas Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 854	For that kind of money I would hope for an original dial or one that had been replaced by Rolex. The 1675 is a handsome watch and there are better examples out there. __________________ Time wounds all heels.

6 November 2008, 04:13 PM	#7
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	I think a birth year Rolex is very special. I am fortunate to have a Sub from my birth year. No pics at the moment (I still owe pics). My personal opinion - take your time and check on the seller. I cannot emphasize that enough from my own personal experience. I will say - Having Mike's endoresement of the piece in my opinion is a really important opinion to have and he gave you the "cheers" that's a good thing! Anyway, definitely pursue your birth year Rolex - but, do not rush through it. Have some of the collectors here scan their resources - Buy the best that you possibly can - that is good advice that I got from many here on the forum. I say this because - I may have been able to buy better. No regrets... But, take some time and study it. Good Luck and have fun! __________________ Jackson

6 November 2008, 10:57 AM	#2
SS Oyster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,034	Duh ... here's the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Rolex-GM...3A1\|240%3A1318 Item number: 280282637385

6 November 2008, 11:15 AM	#6
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Looks pretty good to me. Inclosed minute track with dot is correct for the era. Sourcing a riveted bracelet can be done. If the watch is in good working order that price is very much in line.

6 November 2008, 04:27 PM	#8
Jason Spring "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: France Posts: 300	Thsi Gmt is beautiful ! As Mike said you have to find a good rivet bracelet and change the plexi (service plexi on the sale). So if I was you, I would buy it immediatly, and after will be looking for a beautiful Tudor sub from the same year or a 5513. __________________ visit my blog : http://watchparabellum.blogspot.com/ Enjoy your visit !!!!!!! -- WTB:Rolex Submariner ref 5513 --

6 November 2008, 04:30 PM	#9
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	that seller is very well known,I have done business with him as have a few of my friends.. all of his watches are 100%.. and that band will run around 1 to 1.4k depending on condition..

6 November 2008, 04:54 PM	#10
Andad 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,234	Hmm. Birth date Rolex - not much to choose from in 1945. eh JJ. __________________ E

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