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lhanddds · 13 September 2014, 11:05 PM

Lovely 1675, congrats

GreyBeard · 13 September 2014, 11:43 PM

What a great watch! Thanks for sharing...

Mine is a 1675 too and looks to be same era and model as that. However, more worn condition (I remember it on dad's wrist forever.... work and play!).

brandrea · 13 September 2014, 11:53 PM

Gorgeous

CrownMe · 14 September 2014, 02:31 AM

Is the crystal just rounded on the edge because of wear or is that a specific model? Would love to add one like that to my 1675.

buenosdias · 14 September 2014, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CrownMe

Is the crystal just rounded on the edge because of wear or is that a specific model? Would love to add one like that to my 1675.

Hi Kevin,
The old tropic 116s have these rounded edges. They give a wonderful look to the watch but are really hard to find and I'm happy, that it was mounted when I bought this watch.

CrownMe · 14 September 2014, 04:41 AM

Very nice. Wear it in good health my friend

springer · 14 September 2014, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by buenosdias

Hi Kevin,
The old tropic 116s have these rounded edges. They give a wonderful look to the watch but are really hard to find and I'm happy, that it was mounted when I bought this watch.

What is an "old" tropic 116? Older than the one pictured below?

buenosdias · 14 September 2014, 09:19 PM

Hi John,
sorry for my late reply.
Don't know if "older" than the one pictured by you, but different from the one.
Saw them on plenty 1655 and 1675. Don't know if they were unpolished or not (mine is polished) but they look different. They are more rounded and are a little domed....
Can not better explain :-(

How old is the one you pictured?
If you have got more or other information concerning the different T116 versions, would be nice if you could share with us....

Thanks in advance, Sebastian

springer · 14 September 2014, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by buenosdias

Hi John,
sorry for my late reply.
Don't know if "older" than the one pictured by you, but different from the one.
Saw them on plenty 1655 and 1675. Don't know if they were unpolished or not (mine is polished) but they look different. They are more rounded and are a little domed....
Can not better explain :-(

How old is the one you pictured?
If you have got more or other information concerning the different T116 versions, would be nice if you could share with us....

Thanks in advance, Sebastian

I am only familiar with the one in the photo I posted. Maybe Mike (watchcrank) or someone else can shed some light on these variations in the 116 crystal.

CrownMe · 15 September 2014, 12:35 AM

All I know is it looks great when the edge is rounded like that. Gives it a domed look.

Vincent65 · 15 September 2014, 01:11 AM

I've seen some early ones for subs and gmts which have rounded/slightly domed crystals, and are made of hesalite.

strafer_kid · 15 September 2014, 01:44 AM

Amazing looking watch in super condition! Enjoy!

springer · 15 September 2014, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Vincent65

I've seen some early ones for subs and gmts which have rounded/slightly domed crystals, and are made of hesalite.

Yes I would agree Karl, but I haven't seen this crystal used during the time period the OP's watch was produced that's why I find it interesting.

Vincent65 · 15 September 2014, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by springer

Yes I would agree Karl, but I haven't seen this crystal used during the time period the OP's watch was produced that's why I find it interesting.

Right, John, I also thought they were earlier/older, carrying the hesalite dome.

buenosdias · 15 September 2014, 07:03 PM

Don't know if it's period correct on my watch. The Pre-owner (very well known collector) fitted this domed T116 to the watch.

It would be intersting to know in what period these "plexis" were originally mounted on 1655 and 1675.
Personally saw them on early 70's 1655, 60's GMTs, early 70's GMTs...

However, I enjoy it on my 1675, whether it's period correct or not

Vincent65 · 15 September 2014, 07:13 PM

Looks great!

cdweller · 15 September 2014, 11:47 PM

That is a stunning time piece! I would love to see a pic of the lume plots out of sunlight (to see the green color). The crystal almost looks like a T19 with a date bubble - I am loving the rounded edges! Congrats

CrownMe · 16 September 2014, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Vincent65

Looks great!

×2 would love to find one just like it.

buenosdias · 16 September 2014, 12:15 AM

Thx

Here's one pic without sunlight....
The reaoson of the green effect is a) the colour of the luminous material and b) that it's very fast....let's call it "charged" for glowing in the dark....so normal light is enough to let it allready glow a bit

I'll try to post a dark-shot by time....

and for direct comparison a sunlight-shot...

Suprageex · 16 September 2014, 12:19 AM

Absolutely amazing!! Wear it in good health!

You're right about the lume: my 5512 MF has the same zincsulfide-trit mix. The glow is something unlike any lume I've ever seen on other watches..

CrownMe · 16 September 2014, 12:30 AM

The direct sunlight shot is just perfect.

Vincent65 · 16 September 2014, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Suprageex

Absolutely amazing!! Wear it in good health!

You're right about the lume: my 5512 MF has the same zincsulfide-trit mix. The glow is something unlike any lume I've ever seen on other watches..

same with my gilt 1675

Frosty · 16 September 2014, 03:17 AM

Very nice! Thanks for sharing.

Tcaviglioli · 17 September 2014, 04:47 AM

Beautiful watch, congrats!

onshow · 9 July 2016, 05:39 PM

Beautiful watch!

What's a watch like this worth these days? I'd suspect these are very rare to find a 1967 with matte dial and small hand like yours these days.

Just curious on people's opinions on what this exact watch is worth today??

Thanks

14 September 2014, 09:19 PM	#38
buenosdias "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: SeB Location: Germany Watch: MaD_aT_gMt Posts: 1,219	Hi John, sorry for my late reply. Don't know if "older" than the one pictured by you, but different from the one. Saw them on plenty 1655 and 1675. Don't know if they were unpolished or not (mine is polished) but they look different. They are more rounded and are a little domed.... Can not better explain :-( How old is the one you pictured? If you have got more or other information concerning the different T116 versions, would be nice if you could share with us.... Thanks in advance, Sebastian __________________ aLL ThE BeSt, SeB buenosdiasone on instagram

15 September 2014, 07:03 PM	#45
buenosdias "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: SeB Location: Germany Watch: MaD_aT_gMt Posts: 1,219	Don't know if it's period correct on my watch. The Pre-owner (very well known collector) fitted this domed T116 to the watch. It would be intersting to know in what period these "plexis" were originally mounted on 1655 and 1675. Personally saw them on early 70's 1655, 60's GMTs, early 70's GMTs... However, I enjoy it on my 1675, whether it's period correct or not __________________ aLL ThE BeSt, SeB buenosdiasone on instagram

15 September 2014, 11:47 PM	#47
cdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Watch: SubLV, 1665 Rail Posts: 1,054	That is a stunning time piece! I would love to see a pic of the lume plots out of sunlight (to see the green color). The crystal almost looks like a T19 with a date bubble - I am loving the rounded edges! Congrats __________________

16 September 2014, 12:15 AM	#49
buenosdias "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: SeB Location: Germany Watch: MaD_aT_gMt Posts: 1,219	Thx Here's one pic without sunlight.... The reaoson of the green effect is a) the colour of the luminous material and b) that it's very fast....let's call it "charged" for glowing in the dark....so normal light is enough to let it allready glow a bit I'll try to post a dark-shot by time.... and for direct comparison a sunlight-shot... __________________ aLL ThE BeSt, SeB buenosdiasone on instagram

16 September 2014, 03:17 AM	#53
Frosty 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,089	Very nice! Thanks for sharing. __________________ “Anyone can be sarcastic; it takes intelligence to solve a problem!”

13 September 2014, 11:05 PM	#31
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Lovely 1675, congrats

13 September 2014, 11:43 PM	#32
GreyBeard "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Martin Location: Dorset (UK) Watch: 1675 GMT Master Posts: 8	What a great watch! Thanks for sharing... Mine is a 1675 too and looks to be same era and model as that. However, more worn condition (I remember it on dad's wrist forever.... work and play!).

13 September 2014, 11:53 PM	#33
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 80,078	Gorgeous

14 September 2014, 02:31 AM	#34
CrownMe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: My Open 6 Posts: 3,433	Is the crystal just rounded on the edge because of wear or is that a specific model? Would love to add one like that to my 1675.

14 September 2014, 04:41 AM	#36
CrownMe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: My Open 6 Posts: 3,433	Very nice. Wear it in good health my friend

15 September 2014, 12:35 AM	#40
CrownMe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: My Open 6 Posts: 3,433	All I know is it looks great when the edge is rounded like that. Gives it a domed look.

15 September 2014, 01:11 AM	#41
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	I've seen some early ones for subs and gmts which have rounded/slightly domed crystals, and are made of hesalite.

15 September 2014, 01:44 AM	#42
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,149	Amazing looking watch in super condition! Enjoy!

15 September 2014, 07:13 PM	#46
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Looks great!

16 September 2014, 12:19 AM	#50
Suprageex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Belgium Posts: 224	Absolutely amazing!! Wear it in good health! You're right about the lume: my 5512 MF has the same zincsulfide-trit mix. The glow is something unlike any lume I've ever seen on other watches..

16 September 2014, 12:30 AM	#51
CrownMe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: My Open 6 Posts: 3,433	The direct sunlight shot is just perfect.

17 September 2014, 04:47 AM	#54
Tcaviglioli "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: london Watch: 5512, 6263, 6265 Posts: 104	Beautiful watch, congrats!

9 July 2016, 05:39 PM	#55
onshow "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 148	Beautiful watch! What's a watch like this worth these days? I'd suspect these are very rare to find a 1967 with matte dial and small hand like yours these days. Just curious on people's opinions on what this exact watch is worth today?? Thanks

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