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technicaldirector · 23 August 2008, 04:47 PM

I've been looking for a nice 16750 for a while now- let's just say a 1675 seduced me away

She's got an 800,000 serial- seems to have aged well for a 46-year-old watch. The lume has fallen off the hands, but the P/O had the watch serviced a few years ago (the pieces were removed at that time) so I'm sure it's good for a few more.

I'll let the pictures finish talking- if anyone has more info I'd love to hear it.

-Mike

jasonbellevue · 23 August 2008, 04:58 PM

Wow, what a great find! Congratulations Mike!

mickeydainish · 23 August 2008, 06:42 PM

Big congrats.... I am no expert but I know what I like... That is a super lookin classic....... :-)

Trurolexer · 23 August 2008, 07:36 PM

Very nice vintage!!!

mike · 23 August 2008, 11:26 PM

Maybe around a 62 vintage? Consistent with a long minute marker underline dial as well as the pointy crown guards. Don't see many of these. Do you have a straight on pic of the dial? The angle distorts the minute markers and hides the legend at the bottom Says SWISS??

I imagine with a bit of searching a set of hands might be found if that's something you're considering.

technicaldirector · 24 August 2008, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Maybe around a 62 vintage? Consistent with a long minute marker underline dial as well as the pointy crown guards. Don't see many of these. Do you have a straight on pic of the dial? The angle distorts the minute markers and hides the legend at the bottom Says SWISS??

I imagine with a bit of searching a set of hands might be found if that's something you're considering.

I'll post a better shot of the dial later today- it does in fact say "Swiss"

mike · 24 August 2008, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by technicaldirector

I'll post a better shot of the dial later today- it does in fact say "Swiss"

Very cool!!

I would follow Scott's advice and have Bob Ridley service the piece. None better to keep the watch original.

unclesallie · 27 November 2009, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickeydainish

Big congrats.... I am no expert but I know what I like... That is a super lookin classic....... :-)

Hey Mickey! Happy Thanksgiving, buddy! long time, eh?

YuppieKid · 23 August 2008, 11:55 PM

SLS · 24 August 2008, 12:19 AM

Very nice! Congrats!
When you wnat to have it serviced, contact Bob Ridley and he can fill in the hands so that they match the dial, that way you can keep the entire piece original. Nice find!

~Scott

f16570 · 24 August 2008, 12:22 AM

What a watch, hope you enjoy it for the next 46 years.

gtbike72 · 24 August 2008, 02:21 AM

nice vintage

Erix · 24 August 2008, 11:44 PM

WOOOOW !! Very nice! Congrats!

CKay · 25 August 2008, 01:27 AM

Nice rare watch. Keep the pictures coming.

gmt master x · 25 August 2008, 04:47 AM

The Grail is safe.....
wow thats great looking.

Dalton · 25 August 2008, 06:04 AM

my heart started racing! What a gorgeous find.

Bobareno · 26 August 2008, 08:17 AM

Love those 1675! Very nice, classic

technicaldirector · 27 November 2009, 02:40 AM

It's been ages since I've been on TRF so an update is in order. My beloved pointy Gilt 1675 was sold back in April to a wonderful gentleman on the East coast. To fill the void, I picked up a newer 1970s Pepsi 1675. Here are a few images of her:

Speed · 27 November 2009, 02:54 AM

Nice hand

How about some close ups of the watch?

bayerische · 27 November 2009, 03:18 AM

Very very nice!!!

Are these vintage GMT's very expensive?

mike · 27 November 2009, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

Very very nice!!!

Are these vintage GMT's very expensive?

Some can get up there. It's nice to see the GMT enjoying a certain amount of spot light after being in the shadow of the Sub. for so long.

I believe it was James Doweling that was quoted as saying the GMT (especially the older gilt dials) might be poised as the next go to vintage for collectors.

marshallr47 · 27 November 2009, 04:53 AM

Very nice find. Congrats.

sBmRnR · 27 November 2009, 06:18 AM

Great watch, congrats!!

sBmRnR

Scooby · 27 November 2009, 06:28 AM

Speaking as a fellow TRFer who's been away a long time too, Happy Thanksgiving!!

And the "new" 1675 looks just great. I am a bit biased towards them myself (see the avatar to the left).

moviefreak · 27 November 2009, 06:29 AM

It incredible of long this watches last... Rolex rocks...

23 August 2008, 04:47 PM	#1
technicaldirector "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Los Angeles Watch: 1675 Pepsi GMT Posts: 181	Who knew 46-year-old Pepsi would taste so great. I've been looking for a nice 16750 for a while now- let's just say a 1675 seduced me away She's got an 800,000 serial- seems to have aged well for a 46-year-old watch. The lume has fallen off the hands, but the P/O had the watch serviced a few years ago (the pieces were removed at that time) so I'm sure it's good for a few more. I'll let the pictures finish talking- if anyone has more info I'd love to hear it. -Mike __________________ Rolex 1675 Pepsi GMT Master Tudor 9411/0 Snowflake Sub Tudor 76100 Tudor 76100 Non-Mercedes Hands Tudor Tiger 79280 Chronograph

23 August 2008, 04:58 PM	#2
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Wow, what a great find! Congratulations Mike! __________________

23 August 2008, 11:55 PM	#9
YuppieKid "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: West Coast, US Posts: 1,079	Gorgeous watch!!! Drooling in Olympia. __________________ Brandon

24 August 2008, 12:22 AM	#11
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	What a watch, hope you enjoy it for the next 46 years. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

24 August 2008, 02:21 AM	#12
gtbike72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: j Location: LA Posts: 1,144	nice vintage __________________

23 August 2008, 06:42 PM	#3
mickeydainish Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: LaLa Land Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 1,757	Big congrats.... I am no expert but I know what I like... That is a super lookin classic....... :-)

23 August 2008, 07:36 PM	#4
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Very nice vintage!!!

23 August 2008, 11:26 PM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	Maybe around a 62 vintage? Consistent with a long minute marker underline dial as well as the pointy crown guards. Don't see many of these. Do you have a straight on pic of the dial? The angle distorts the minute markers and hides the legend at the bottom Says SWISS?? I imagine with a bit of searching a set of hands might be found if that's something you're considering.

24 August 2008, 12:19 AM	#10
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Very nice! Congrats! When you wnat to have it serviced, contact Bob Ridley and he can fill in the hands so that they match the dial, that way you can keep the entire piece original. Nice find! ~Scott

24 August 2008, 11:44 PM	#13
Erix "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nice, France Watch: D Sub date 16610 Posts: 929	WOOOOW !! Very nice! Congrats! __________________ Nice is nice

25 August 2008, 01:27 AM	#14
CKay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 467	Nice rare watch. Keep the pictures coming. __________________ BLACK IS THICKER THAN BLOOD

25 August 2008, 04:47 AM	#15
gmt master x Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: franklin Location: nyc Watch: 70 s gmt master. Posts: 677	The Grail is safe..... wow thats great looking.

25 August 2008, 06:04 AM	#16
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	my heart started racing! What a gorgeous find.

26 August 2008, 08:17 AM	#17
Bobareno Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 739	Love those 1675! Very nice, classic

27 November 2009, 02:40 AM	#18
technicaldirector "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Los Angeles Watch: 1675 Pepsi GMT Posts: 181	It's been ages since I've been on TRF so an update is in order. My beloved pointy Gilt 1675 was sold back in April to a wonderful gentleman on the East coast. To fill the void, I picked up a newer 1970s Pepsi 1675. Here are a few images of her: __________________ Rolex 1675 Pepsi GMT Master Tudor 9411/0 Snowflake Sub Tudor 76100 Tudor 76100 Non-Mercedes Hands Tudor Tiger 79280 Chronograph

27 November 2009, 02:54 AM	#19
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,740	Nice hand How about some close ups of the watch?

27 November 2009, 03:18 AM	#20
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Very very nice!!! Are these vintage GMT's very expensive?

27 November 2009, 04:53 AM	#22
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Very nice find. Congrats. __________________ Ron

27 November 2009, 06:18 AM	#23
sBmRnR "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Over here Watch: Today's Watch! Posts: 306	Great watch, congrats!! sBmRnR

27 November 2009, 06:28 AM	#24
Scooby Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Darren Location: Virginia, USA Watch: GMT Posts: 923	Speaking as a fellow TRFer who's been away a long time too, Happy Thanksgiving!! And the "new" 1675 looks just great. I am a bit biased towards them myself (see the avatar to the left).

27 November 2009, 06:29 AM	#25
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	It incredible of long this watches last... Rolex rocks... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

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