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Poohsan · 16 March 2013, 12:18 PM

I have a fantastic 1675 full set. But the box is a bit rough. What are your thoughts on replacing an original (to the watch) box with a like for like in better condition?

seabreeze · 16 March 2013, 12:25 PM

Why?

Poohsan · 16 March 2013, 12:43 PM

To make a better display set to go on shelf next to the watch.

I just know this is odd as original is usually the better choice.

Wolfgang427 · 16 March 2013, 03:27 PM

Why not, especially when its the same type box?? Do what makes YOU happy.

watchandbb · 16 March 2013, 04:13 PM

1675, which year?

DrLindaPhD · 16 March 2013, 05:29 PM

You can "upgrade" to a better box and it won't make a difference. Some people like the "original" box but a period box is good too. I personally like a box with every watch I own and I want each box to be in good to excellent condition. So, I can understand where you are going. I think you should upgrade or you won't be happy.

Poohsan · 17 March 2013, 03:49 PM

The year of the 1675 is 1973

Poohsan · 17 March 2013, 03:59 PM

Actually the set of documents and accessories I have that accompany thus watch is fairly complete. Besides the condition of the box I question if all the books or documents are there.
I'm not sure what should have been included with a GMT 1675 in 1973. I'll post an image. Maybe I could get some help from you guys?

The watch was purchased from the American military PX in Hong Kong.

Poohsan · 17 March 2013, 05:03 PM

Here is the info on my GMT 1675

The watch case back is stamped 1970
The papers have dates 1970 and 1971
Watch sold in 1973 at the US military PX in Hong Kong.

I'm missing the red and green tags.
Was there a manual or cigarette card?

watchandbb · 17 March 2013, 05:18 PM

Your box look good !

Robbyvm · 17 March 2013, 06:04 PM

Nothing wrong with that box, nice set btw to bad there's no pic of the watch ?

TimeToGo · 17 March 2013, 08:33 PM

I also think that box looks great!

Looks like you are missing the booklets, GMT (blue background w/clouds) and Oyster; and the "auto lock" bezel small black leaflet.

The green hand tag is unique because it would have the serial number of the watch.

Here is a picture of a full package rom RolexEphemera.

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Vincent65 · 17 March 2013, 08:50 PM

My thoughts (therefore my taste and opinion) is don't bother. Keep original, which probably rarely sees any daylight anyway. Save your money!

Poohsan · 18 March 2013, 12:36 AM

Is my small white "your rolex oyster" booklet the same as the larger one with the shell on it?

16 March 2013, 12:18 PM	#1
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	Thoughts on replacing vintage box I have a fantastic 1675 full set. But the box is a bit rough. What are your thoughts on replacing an original (to the watch) box with a like for like in better condition? __________________ 1680, 1675, 116610LN, GMT Master II, Explorer II, Tudor Big Block 79170

16 March 2013, 12:43 PM	#3
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	To make a better display set to go on shelf next to the watch. I just know this is odd as original is usually the better choice. __________________ 1680, 1675, 116610LN, GMT Master II, Explorer II, Tudor Big Block 79170

16 March 2013, 03:27 PM	#4
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Why not, especially when its the same type box?? Do what makes YOU happy. __________________ TRF member #917

17 March 2013, 03:49 PM	#7
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	The year of the 1675 is 1973 __________________ 1680, 1675, 116610LN, GMT Master II, Explorer II, Tudor Big Block 79170

17 March 2013, 03:59 PM	#8
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	Actually the set of documents and accessories I have that accompany thus watch is fairly complete. Besides the condition of the box I question if all the books or documents are there. I'm not sure what should have been included with a GMT 1675 in 1973. I'll post an image. Maybe I could get some help from you guys? The watch was purchased from the American military PX in Hong Kong. __________________ 1680, 1675, 116610LN, GMT Master II, Explorer II, Tudor Big Block 79170

16 March 2013, 12:25 PM	#2
seabreeze 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ed Location: Martha's Vineyard Posts: 835	Why?

16 March 2013, 04:13 PM	#5
watchandbb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Malaysia Posts: 134	1675, which year?

16 March 2013, 05:29 PM	#6
DrLindaPhD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Linda Location: New York State Watch: Boys Tudor Sub Posts: 1,131	You can "upgrade" to a better box and it won't make a difference. Some people like the "original" box but a period box is good too. I personally like a box with every watch I own and I want each box to be in good to excellent condition. So, I can understand where you are going. I think you should upgrade or you won't be happy.

17 March 2013, 05:03 PM	#9
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	Here is the info on my GMT 1675 The watch case back is stamped 1970 The papers have dates 1970 and 1971 Watch sold in 1973 at the US military PX in Hong Kong. I'm missing the red and green tags. Was there a manual or cigarette card? __________________ 1680, 1675, 116610LN, GMT Master II, Explorer II, Tudor Big Block 79170

17 March 2013, 05:18 PM	#10
watchandbb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Malaysia Posts: 134	Your box look good !

17 March 2013, 06:04 PM	#11
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	Nothing wrong with that box, nice set btw to bad there's no pic of the watch ?

17 March 2013, 08:50 PM	#13
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	My thoughts (therefore my taste and opinion) is don't bother. Keep original, which probably rarely sees any daylight anyway. Save your money!

18 March 2013, 12:36 AM	#14
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	Is my small white "your rolex oyster" booklet the same as the larger one with the shell on it? __________________ 1680, 1675, 116610LN, GMT Master II, Explorer II, Tudor Big Block 79170

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