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watches4me · 18 July 2016, 01:23 AM

Rolex
GMT Master
1675
This is the finest example I've ever seen as a complete package.. Owner was in Vietnam during the war and made the purchase in between tours.. He has since passed and left it in care of his wife she later passed on to her son. A precious possession from the past.

Felt privileged to have put my hands on this beautiful complete package. The story made it even better..

#rolexvintage #rolex #1675 #gmt #vintagegmt

ref1655 · 18 July 2016, 02:29 AM

wow...that is about as comprehensive as it gets. interesting how Rolex suggested using the watch box to hold cigarettes! the PX was a good source for quality watches during that timeframe. a lot of GIs also brought back Seikos but a Rolex was something special...given a soldier's pay at the time.

watches4me · 18 July 2016, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ref1655

wow...that is about as comprehensive as it gets. interesting how Rolex suggested using the watch box to hold cigarettes! the PX was a good source for quality watches during that timeframe. a lot of GIs also brought back Seikos but a Rolex was something special...given a soldier's pay at the time.

Ref1655 - to give you some feedback this Rolex was maybe 250 to 300 bucks which in fact was a ton of cash back then.. I'm excited this package has survived time..

crowncollection · 18 July 2016, 06:07 AM

Great package

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RCAFBuster · 18 July 2016, 07:04 AM

A beautiful snapshot in time. Its great to see all of the ephemera together.

BNA/LION · 18 July 2016, 07:07 AM

That is a very nice story and a beautiful full Rolex watch/package! Thanks for sharing.

strafer_kid · 18 July 2016, 07:23 AM

Very nice indeed!

Dr.Smellody · 18 July 2016, 07:27 AM

Super nice set!!

ming the merciless · 18 July 2016, 07:28 AM

I must be missing something in the photo. Where is the link to Vietnam ?

dysondiver · 18 July 2016, 07:29 AM

history in your hands

THC · 18 July 2016, 07:43 AM

Congrats

southtexas · 18 July 2016, 02:37 PM

Great story; now get that fake insert off that watch and find a proper one!

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TimeToGo · 19 July 2016, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by southtexas

Great story; now get that fake insert off that watch and find a proper one!

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Good one..

Very nice find - Congrats!

brandrea · 19 July 2016, 03:39 AM

Phenomenal

michael067 · 19 July 2016, 04:11 AM

Love the use the box for cigs! Classic!

watches4me · 20 July 2016, 12:13 PM

I would love to find old Vietnam pics of the solders using the Rolex box and a cigaret case or better a soldier wearing a Rolex out in the field !!

jem1947 · 20 July 2016, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by watches4me

I would love to find old Vietnam pics of the solders using the Rolex box and a cigaret case or better a soldier wearing a Rolex out in the field !!

As a A7 plane captain serving with VA-146 in 1970 I saw a lot of pilots wearing GMT's, when we had our R&R in Hong Kong they were selling for $300 which was about what I was making including combat pay that's why I waited 40 years to get my GMT.

watches4me · 21 July 2016, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jem1947

As a A7 plane captain serving with VA-146 in 1970 I saw a lot of pilots wearing GMT's, when we had our R&R in Hong Kong they were selling for $300 which was about what I was making including combat pay that's why I waited 40 years to get my GMT.

Well, in a personal level, Thank you for your service brother !! You deserved that Rolex then I now.

I would love to see a photo of your GMT, if possible and maybe a pic of you in Vietnam..

jem1947 · 21 July 2016, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by watches4me

well, in a personal level, thank you for your service brother !! You deserved that rolex then i now.

I would love to see a photo of your gmt, if possible and maybe a pic of you in vietnam..

Thank you, here's the watch a real beauty, no pictures from my tour they all disappeared during my last divorce

watches4me · 21 July 2016, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jem1947

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Thank you, here's the watch a real beauty, no pictures from my tour they all disappeared during my last divorce

Good looking GMT !! Love it man :)

Love the faded bezel insert, never change that :)

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18 July 2016, 01:23 AM	#1
watches4me "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Sergio Nuncio Location: Houston Watch: Rolex GMT Posts: 232	1960's Vietnam war & Rolex - Solder , PX Rolex GMT Master 1675 This is the finest example I've ever seen as a complete package.. Owner was in Vietnam during the war and made the purchase in between tours.. He has since passed and left it in care of his wife she later passed on to her son. A precious possession from the past. Felt privileged to have put my hands on this beautiful complete package. The story made it even better.. #rolexvintage #rolex #1675 #gmt #vintagegmt

18 July 2016, 02:29 AM	#2
ref1655 Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: SF Bay Area Watch: 1655/MkI Posts: 1,100	wow...that is about as comprehensive as it gets. interesting how Rolex suggested using the watch box to hold cigarettes! the PX was a good source for quality watches during that timeframe. a lot of GIs also brought back Seikos but a Rolex was something special...given a soldier's pay at the time.

18 July 2016, 07:04 AM	#5
RCAFBuster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Australia Watch: Too many to list Posts: 103	A beautiful snapshot in time. Its great to see all of the ephemera together.

18 July 2016, 07:23 AM	#7
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Very nice indeed!

18 July 2016, 07:27 AM	#8
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,390	Super nice set!!

18 July 2016, 07:28 AM	#9
ming the merciless "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: England Posts: 459	I must be missing something in the photo. Where is the link to Vietnam ?

18 July 2016, 07:29 AM	#10
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	history in your hands

18 July 2016, 07:43 AM	#11
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,660	Congrats

19 July 2016, 03:39 AM	#14
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,832	Phenomenal

19 July 2016, 04:11 AM	#15
michael067 Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mike Location: Las Vegas Watch: TT DJ 16233 Posts: 1,002	Love the use the box for cigs! Classic!

20 July 2016, 12:13 PM	#16
watches4me "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Sergio Nuncio Location: Houston Watch: Rolex GMT Posts: 232	1960's Vietnam war & Rolex - Solder , PX I would love to find old Vietnam pics of the solders using the Rolex box and a cigaret case or better a soldier wearing a Rolex out in the field !!

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