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springer · 2 June 2015, 09:17 AM

I've always been a fan of the vintage GMTs, mostly the stainless steel models, but lately I have started to warm up to the GMT 1675 14K/SS models with the "root beer" dial. I recently spotted this 1970 model at the WWT show in Las Vegas this past week and couldn't leave without it. It is a very nice, original "root beer" still wearing the original SWISS Jubilee folded link bracelet.

If you like the "root beer dials" let's see what you have!

skprd13 · 2 June 2015, 09:34 AM

She is a beauty John! Good work my friend!

JustinK · 2 June 2015, 09:38 AM

I love the root beers and would eventually like to have one with the matte or milk chocolate dial. Looks like you found a great example, congrats!
Here are two of my favorites both 16753s.

Frosty · 2 June 2015, 09:45 AM

That is a beautiful example!

springer · 2 June 2015, 09:50 AM

Thanks gentlemen.

nsumner · 2 June 2015, 10:43 AM

Very nice John!

I'm in the same boat. I never really cared for them but have warmed up recently and would love to find a good one.

QueueCumber · 2 June 2015, 11:25 AM

If I had a watch growing on me, I would go to the doctor, maybe even the emergency room to have it removed....

hdrazor251 · 2 June 2015, 11:40 AM

Very nice. Congrats!

V.lats97nsx · 2 June 2015, 12:15 PM

That is a beauty :)

joe100 · 2 June 2015, 03:37 PM

RBs are great!

Vincent65 · 2 June 2015, 03:45 PM

Nice example, Springer - I don't have one, and am yet to warm up to them!
Enjoy your new acquisition.

s2kev · 3 June 2015, 08:54 AM

Great pick up John! I have one coming soon and couldn't agree more about the coolness of Root Beers.

springer · 3 June 2015, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by s2kev

Great pick up John! I have one coming soon and couldn't agree more about the coolness of Root Beers.

Thanks Kevin, Karl and all the others who have posted recently. It took me a few decades before I finally started to appreciate this style of GMT. It is definitely unique which could be one factor in why it took me so long to finally appreciate its style and colors.

omitohud · 3 June 2015, 10:56 AM

Nice pick up 👏🏻

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sea-dweller · 3 June 2015, 11:09 AM

Looks great!

mike · 3 June 2015, 11:24 AM

Stunning example John.

Interesting this was a variation that stayed in the shawdows for a long time and is now becoming quite popular.

I've never owned one, but more and more "Ya just don't feel complete".

southtexas · 3 June 2015, 02:55 PM

Looks great, colors are definitely growing on me.

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jdmi32 · 3 June 2015, 03:16 PM

Very nice, John. If i ever end up buying a two tone watch, I think the root beer would be the one.

fishingbear · 3 June 2015, 03:21 PM

Very nice get.
The Root Beers are a great addition to any collection!

Base-Z · 6 June 2015, 08:04 AM

Great looking watches.

descartes · 6 June 2015, 01:18 PM

I am a fan. Very nice.

crowncollection · 6 June 2015, 04:55 PM

Nice one john, looks to be in nice shape

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1675-David · 6 June 2015, 10:46 PM

great looking watch congratulations!!

soundserious · 7 June 2015, 10:54 AM

Looks great! I've always wanted one.

powerfunk · 7 June 2015, 11:13 AM

Root Beers rule. Recently flipped mine and, as my wife said, "If i knew that was one of the ones you were trading i would've advised against it."

excellent choice.

Hairdude1 · 7 June 2015, 12:33 PM

Very nice

rootbeer7 · 7 June 2015, 04:11 PM

I've recently used mine in a trade. I loved it but when one of dreams came available, I let it go. If money was no object, I'd definitely reinvest. Great watch

Cortezthekiller · 9 June 2015, 04:33 PM

.

waspy1 · 16 June 2015, 12:16 AM

Here's one of mine, one of my favourite models. I have a few - two tone and the brown 1675/8.

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Headshrinker · 16 June 2015, 06:56 AM

One of the first Rolex watches I have admired, owned by a neighbor back in the 1970s. Great look.

2 June 2015, 09:45 AM	#4
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087	That is a beautiful example! __________________ “Anyone can be sarcastic; it takes intelligence to solve a problem!”

2 June 2015, 09:50 AM	#5
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,309	Thanks gentlemen. __________________ 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.

2 June 2015, 11:25 AM	#7
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	If I had a watch growing on me, I would go to the doctor, maybe even the emergency room to have it removed.... __________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

2 June 2015, 11:40 AM	#8
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,255	Very nice. Congrats! __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 June 2015, 03:37 PM	#10
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	RBs are great! __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

2 June 2015, 09:34 AM	#2
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	She is a beauty John! Good work my friend!

2 June 2015, 10:43 AM	#6
nsumner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Nathaniel Location: Wisconsin Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,991	Very nice John! I'm in the same boat. I never really cared for them but have warmed up recently and would love to find a good one.

2 June 2015, 12:15 PM	#9
V.lats97nsx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Syracuse Posts: 4,098	That is a beauty :)

2 June 2015, 03:45 PM	#11
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Nice example, Springer - I don't have one, and am yet to warm up to them! Enjoy your new acquisition. __________________

3 June 2015, 08:54 AM	#12
s2kev 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Kevin Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Vintage Posts: 2,883	Great pick up John! I have one coming soon and couldn't agree more about the coolness of Root Beers. __________________ @vintage_kevin on Instagram

3 June 2015, 10:56 AM	#14
omitohud "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: los Angeles Posts: 2,051	Nice pick up 👏🏻 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 June 2015, 11:09 AM	#15
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks great! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

3 June 2015, 11:24 AM	#16
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Stunning example John. Interesting this was a variation that stayed in the shawdows for a long time and is now becoming quite popular. I've never owned one, but more and more "Ya just don't feel complete".

3 June 2015, 02:55 PM	#17
southtexas 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,761	Looks great, colors are definitely growing on me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

3 June 2015, 03:16 PM	#18
jdmi32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Ky Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Posts: 2,362	Very nice, John. If i ever end up buying a two tone watch, I think the root beer would be the one.

3 June 2015, 03:21 PM	#19
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,548	Very nice get. The Root Beers are a great addition to any collection!

6 June 2015, 08:04 AM	#20
Base-Z "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 268	Great looking watches.

6 June 2015, 01:18 PM	#21
descartes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North Shore Posts: 1,116	I am a fan. Very nice. __________________ I have a weakness for Travel Watches, Platinum, Vintage Rolex and 1960s Divers

6 June 2015, 04:55 PM	#22
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Nice one john, looks to be in nice shape Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

6 June 2015, 10:46 PM	#23
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,060	great looking watch congratulations!!

7 June 2015, 10:54 AM	#24
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Looks great! I've always wanted one.

7 June 2015, 11:13 AM	#25
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	Root Beers rule. Recently flipped mine and, as my wife said, "If i knew that was one of the ones you were trading i would've advised against it." excellent choice.

7 June 2015, 12:33 PM	#26
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Very nice __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

7 June 2015, 04:11 PM	#27
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,147	I've recently used mine in a trade. I loved it but when one of dreams came available, I let it go. If money was no object, I'd definitely reinvest. Great watch

16 June 2015, 12:16 AM	#29
waspy1 Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: Home! Posts: 1,259	Here's one of mine, one of my favourite models. I have a few - two tone and the brown 1675/8. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 June 2015, 06:56 AM	#30
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	One of the first Rolex watches I have admired, owned by a neighbor back in the 1970s. Great look.

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