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achova · 23 May 2010, 12:12 PM

A couple GMT threads today and I wanted to share my story.

The GMT-Master is the watch that I most identify with Rolex. A few vintage GMTs have passed through my hands over the past couple years and I had been on the look-out for one dating to 1970. This past winter one turned up here in town. The owner was a very nice gentleman and had it serviced regularly. Unfortunately, it had been heavily polished and the lugs were visibly worn. I took it out occasionally, but the lugs bothered me.

After talking to my local Rolex AD watchmaker about it, I decided to send it back to Rolex NY for a full service; new case and Jubilee bracelet. It was completed this past last month but I wasn't sure I should 'make it my own'. I offered it here on TRF for a little under my investment and let it sit in the box for the month.

Well, I celebrated my 40th birthday in May. It's been a great month so today I pulled the stickers off and size the bracelet to treat myself to a belated b-day present. While it's lost it's original serial (47xx.. replacement case), it feels like a milestone to celebrate and I like the idea of this GMT being 'reborn' new case and all.

Keeping with the theme - a local WIS / auto_enthusiast_extraordinaire told me about a 1970 BMW coupe in his neighborhood that might be available. A few weeks' back and forth with the friend and owner and I was able to pick it up earlier this week. The engine is apart but I sent the cylinder-head off to my machinist Tuesday and I expect to have it back on the road in June. The month's truly been great and I'm cautiously optimistic about my 40's!

tulsaokusa · 23 May 2010, 12:17 PM

Love the beemer. My first car was a 318i. Love the watch too. Thanks for sharing your story... I think that watch might be an extension of you now!

Cheers,
jason

Tools · 23 May 2010, 12:34 PM

Good for you...

A couple of great classics..........

achova · 23 May 2010, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Good for you...

A couple of great classics..........

Thank you. I appreciate all the info you share here on TRF. Particularly on the GMTs!

TimeOnHand · 23 May 2010, 01:14 PM

Adam... that 1675 has your name on it buddy! Looks great on you!

Wear it in good health!

Cheers!

NutNut · 23 May 2010, 01:20 PM

Agree.

and I love SS GMT's on a Jubilee Bracelet.

Thanks for sharing your story and belated happy birthday to you.

Saxon007 · 23 May 2010, 03:14 PM

That looks awesome.

Do you mind sharing what Rolex charged for the new case?

achova · 24 May 2010, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saxon007

That looks awesome.

Do you mind sharing what Rolex charged for the new case?

The case is listed as 'Case Frame-1675-0 S/St' and the price is $570.

Saxon007 · 24 May 2010, 11:33 AM

Actually that is not as much as I thought they would charge. Good to know.

Speed · 24 May 2010, 11:35 AM

Looks GREAT!

inLine4 · 24 May 2010, 11:36 AM

greekbum · 24 May 2010, 12:26 PM

Adam i was born May of 1970 also. Foolishly I had a 2nd quarter of 1970 MINT GMT pass through my hands during the boom and wish I would have kept it.

Enjoy the car and the watch.

Perdu · 25 May 2010, 11:26 AM

I think you would have been really disappointed down the road if you had sold that.

Retronaut · 25 May 2010, 12:14 PM

Very Nice BMW

GMT as well.

Hooper · 25 May 2010, 12:20 PM

Great watch, great car !!

achova · 26 May 2010, 01:14 AM

Thanks for the wishes and input. Yes, happy with the decision to keep the GMT and enjoying the 2800CS project.

STEELINOX · 26 May 2010, 01:19 AM

Outstanding GMT and BMW !
My first car was a 73 3.0S, and I miss her now seeing your coupe, you lucky guy you !

More pix of the coupe please...

Thanks,
Randy

23 May 2010, 12:12 PM	#1
achova "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Adam C. Location: W. Washington Watch: it vary. Posts: 626	1970 - the 40 year old GMT-Master 1675 & me A couple GMT threads today and I wanted to share my story. The GMT-Master is the watch that I most identify with Rolex. A few vintage GMTs have passed through my hands over the past couple years and I had been on the look-out for one dating to 1970. This past winter one turned up here in town. The owner was a very nice gentleman and had it serviced regularly. Unfortunately, it had been heavily polished and the lugs were visibly worn. I took it out occasionally, but the lugs bothered me. After talking to my local Rolex AD watchmaker about it, I decided to send it back to Rolex NY for a full service; new case and Jubilee bracelet. It was completed this past last month but I wasn't sure I should 'make it my own'. I offered it here on TRF for a little under my investment and let it sit in the box for the month. Well, I celebrated my 40th birthday in May. It's been a great month so today I pulled the stickers off and size the bracelet to treat myself to a belated b-day present. While it's lost it's original serial (47xx.. replacement case), it feels like a milestone to celebrate and I like the idea of this GMT being 'reborn' new case and all. Keeping with the theme - a local WIS / auto_enthusiast_extraordinaire told me about a 1970 BMW coupe in his neighborhood that might be available. A few weeks' back and forth with the friend and owner and I was able to pick it up earlier this week. The engine is apart but I sent the cylinder-head off to my machinist Tuesday and I expect to have it back on the road in June. The month's truly been great and I'm cautiously optimistic about my 40's! __________________ GMT-Master 1675 - Explorers - Rolex & Tudor Submariners - Omega Speedmasters - etc.

23 May 2010, 12:34 PM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,499	Good for you... A couple of great classics.......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

23 May 2010, 01:14 PM	#5
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Adam... that 1675 has your name on it buddy! Looks great on you! Wear it in good health! Cheers! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

23 May 2010, 03:14 PM	#7
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	That looks awesome. Do you mind sharing what Rolex charged for the new case? __________________ Licensed to kill time.

24 May 2010, 11:33 AM	#9
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	Actually that is not as much as I thought they would charge. Good to know. __________________ Licensed to kill time.

23 May 2010, 12:17 PM	#2
tulsaokusa Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: N/A Location: N/A Watch: 2010 SS/Black SubC Posts: 773	Love the beemer. My first car was a 318i. Love the watch too. Thanks for sharing your story... I think that watch might be an extension of you now! Cheers, jason

23 May 2010, 01:20 PM	#6
NutNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: LasIslasFilipinas Watch: TT GMT IIc Posts: 826	Agree. and I love SS GMT's on a Jubilee Bracelet. Thanks for sharing your story and belated happy birthday to you.

24 May 2010, 11:35 AM	#10
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Looks GREAT!

24 May 2010, 11:36 AM	#11
inLine4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: KC Location: GMT-5 Watch: GSAR Posts: 2,104	__________________ "Be Real, Buy Real."

24 May 2010, 12:26 PM	#12
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	Adam i was born May of 1970 also. Foolishly I had a 2nd quarter of 1970 MINT GMT pass through my hands during the boom and wish I would have kept it.Enjoy the car and the watch. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

25 May 2010, 11:26 AM	#13
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	I think you would have been really disappointed down the road if you had sold that. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

25 May 2010, 12:14 PM	#14
Retronaut Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: TN Watch: out for Commies Posts: 74	Very Nice BMW GMT as well.

25 May 2010, 12:20 PM	#15
Hooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: 16610 Posts: 3,290	Great watch, great car !!

26 May 2010, 01:14 AM	#16
achova "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Adam C. Location: W. Washington Watch: it vary. Posts: 626	Thanks for the wishes and input. Yes, happy with the decision to keep the GMT and enjoying the 2800CS project. __________________ GMT-Master 1675 - Explorers - Rolex & Tudor Submariners - Omega Speedmasters - etc.

26 May 2010, 01:19 AM	#17
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	Outstanding GMT and BMW ! My first car was a 73 3.0S, and I miss her now seeing your coupe, you lucky guy you ! More pix of the coupe please... Thanks, Randy __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

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