Most important, interesting and/or collectable GMT?

[Wiener48]

Originally Posted by lee fowler

Any and all GMT's for me!

Molto grande - fantastic

[Enicarman]

This seems the place to repost the GMT left to me by a very close friend. A 1959 model with S/N 50xxxx. It appears the dial and hand are later additions, but my ignorance makes me wonder if the more knowledgeable have any comments on it.

[Wiener48]

Show us some more GMTs guys

[Andad]

So many models.

I happy to have one of the last ones to be made.

[uncleluck]

I’ve often slated the modern offerings from Rolex in favour of vintage pieces, but just looking at some of these watches makes me realise just how ‘new’ they must have looked in the late 50’s!

I mean, anyone on the street wouldn’t know you’d not bought some of them last week looking st the styling and colours.

Incredible really just how they’ve stood the test of time.

I love my old Seiko’s and have a collection from the late 60’s and mid 70’s and they all look older styling compared to a late 50’s Pepsi gmt and yet they’re 20 years newer in some respects. Amazing I think.

[1675-David]

Nobody seems to have mentioned the ultra rare Tiffany, radial, blueberry, all red hand 1675... is there a reason for this?

[lee fowler]

Originally Posted by 1675-David

Nobody seems to have mentioned the ultra rare Tiffany, radial, blueberry, all red hand 1675... is there a reason for this?

Ok I can help with a Radial Dial Blueberry!!

[saskmh]

Originally Posted by lee fowler

Any and all GMT's for me!

Damn Lee... Nice set!. Love the Fat Lady on the end...

[Wiener48]

Fantastic Lee, thanks for posting

[strafer_kid]

Originally Posted by lee fowler

Ok I can help with a Radial Dial Blueberry!!

Beauty!

[Haddles]

Some absolutely stunning watches in this thread - the earlier GMT's are probably my favourite of all the Rolex watches. Here's mine - would like to get a really good period bezel insert one day, and a correct bracelet, but I still love it anyway.

[mineral]

Originally Posted by ancientmariner

Well, I love all the GMT Masters. The 4 digits look amazing, but I am new to this area of collecting and have not ventured back that far in time as yet. I realise this is probably not the early GMT most are looking to see, but here is my contribution.



My choice for this thread is the 16700. Same thinking as Springer here:



1)Last of the GMT Masters

2)Relatively few were sold (1989-1999)

3)Quickset date

4)Sapphire crystal

5)3 choices of bezel (Pepsi, Coke & Black)

6)2 choices of bracelet (Jubilee & Oyster)

7)2 Dial variants (Tritium & Luminova)

8)Practical as a daily wearer

9)Today priced similar to a current new GMT2



I went for one of the first one’s made. An R serial made in 1988 for the 1989 launch. Have aquired all the bezel options.…..just need a jubilee bracelet now! Having original papers is the ideal for many, but I have 2 RSC service papers instead and it is still under warranty, so this gives a newbie like me piece of mind in an area that can be a minefield for the inexperienced.



These early 16700s (R & L serial I believe) came with the open 6 & 9 date wheel, which is a feature I enjoy

Good points. Definitely the GMT I is my most favourite too and I like the date quick set function which easier to change the date than 16710.




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[Thuilln]

My goodness, some serious material here.. thanks all for the nice pics!

[Wiener48]

Show us more of your 1675 please

[shawndww]

My old thing. I really should wear it. It has been sitting for awhile now.

[oldtimerfahrt]

My Grandad's, which my mom gave to me in 1983. I'm now giving to my son in couple weeks as graduation gift.Top View.jpgWith Box.jpg

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[chows99]

That's 1 lucky son!! How come my dad don't think the way like you?

[Wiener48]

Show us more guys...

[Trog]

1675, 3.3Mil s/n on new Jubilee.

I acquired this lovely GMT about 2-months ago....seems to have been well cared for.

[rl96701]

Originally Posted by 1675-David

Nobody seems to have mentioned the ultra rare Tiffany, radial, blueberry, all red hand 1675... is there a reason for this?

No love for Tiffany



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[koryong]

Originally Posted by ancientmariner

Well, I love all the GMT Masters. The 4 digits look amazing, but I am new to this area of collecting and have not ventured back that far in time as yet. I realise this is probably not the early GMT most are looking to see, but here is my contribution.

My choice for this thread is the 16700. Same thinking as Springer here:

1) Last of the GMT Masters
2) Relatively few were sold (1989-1999)
3) Quickset date
4) Sapphire crystal
5) 3 choices of bezel (Pepsi, Coke & Black)
6) 2 choices of bracelet (Jubilee & Oyster)
7) 2 Dial variants (Tritium & Luminova)
8) Practical as a daily wearer
9) Today priced similar to a current new GMT2

I went for one of the first one’s made. An R serial made in 1988 for the 1989 launch. Have aquired all the bezel options.…..just need a jubilee bracelet now! Having original papers is the ideal for many, but I have 2 RSC service papers instead and it is still under warranty, so this gives a newbie like me piece of mind in an area that can be a minefield for the inexperienced.

These early 16700s (R & L serial I believe) came with the open 6 & 9 date wheel, which is a feature I enjoy

I don't think the 16700 came with the Coke bezel option, although one from the 16710 would probably fit.

The 16700 is also my pick, being the last of the GMT-Masters as you said. Personally I don't like the independant hour hand of the newer references especially when setting the date.

Having said that, purely from an aestethic point of view, the 1675 & 16750 matte dials are the most gorgeous, IMHO.

[Wiener48]

Something new, fits in this thread :)

[eddiecoke]

Hi. Am keen to buy a GMT 2 coke 1999 with swiss word only. Does this 1999 model has more value? Can i keep it as a collectible rolex? Please asvise. TQ

[springer]

Originally Posted by eddiecoke

Hi. Am keen to buy a GMT 2 coke 1999 with swiss word only. Does this 1999 model has more value? Can i keep it as a collectible rolex? Please asvise. TQ

More value - no. It's just the first generation of the luminova dials.

A few dealers/sellers have been hyping this SWISS marked dial for the past couple of years, hoping the newbies would bite but buyers didn't fall for the hype.

Regarding whether to keep it as a "collectible" - maybe, but your guess as to whether it is a future collectible is as good as anyone else's determination as to whether that model or any other watch will become more collectible in the future.

[Fatso]

Originally Posted by Autavian

I kind of disagree here a little bit. I wear my 1959 Tropic 6542 OCC Daily with a nice aftermarket Bakelite bezel and I don’t think it spoils the look one bit....... what are your guys thoughts?



The original, and perfectly matching Bakelite naps in the safe, while this one can take its day to day licks. It’s actually a perfect aftermarket for daily wearing. Another plus is that under UV it matches the dial and hands perfectly. Now one thing I wouldn’t do, is wear the original Bakelite. They are super fragile and delicate and not worth risking injury.

Waspy, your GMT is gorgeous btw! Lovely piece.

GMTs in my opinion are gorgeous and perfect for the wrist. They sit lower in profile and are not big and bulky like some subs, although I love no CG subs 6536/1 and 5508s as well as early 5512/5513 gilts too. Well and 1680 reds and non reds, god I love em all to be honest. Lol. Vintage sports models just carry a swag about them. They are not for everyone, but when you see one on someone’s wrist ( I am a habitual wrist stalker) then you know that person has taste :D and you can’t help but to stop and spark up a convo.

Quick edit, for those who would like to see the original Bakelite, which was birth with this watch



GMTs and becoming more and more popular and the market price is clearly reflecting that.

Awesome thread!

Happy ‘18 folks

E

Love it.

Wish they would have done this to the new BLNR like the tudor Pelagos bezel.

Since the 6542, the GMT had never been "fully" functional, what good is a luminous GMT hand when you can't see the bezel??

Who makes that insert? Any idea if it can be fitted to a 1675? They could sell a ton for 1675s and 16710s..

[Fatso]

Originally Posted by koryong

Having said that, purely from an aestethic point of view, the 1675 & 16750 matte dials are the most gorgeous, IMHO.

Totally agree. Especially with a luminova "tritium" dial

[Wiener48]

Show us more please

[TimeLord2]

Originally Posted by 1675-David

Nobody seems to have mentioned the ultra rare Tiffany, radial, blueberry, all red hand 1675... is there a reason for this?

Yea, the Tiffany stamp does not get much love but then Rootbeer GMTs don't either…

[watchtung]

Originally Posted by ancientmariner

Well, I love all the GMT Masters. The 4 digits look amazing, but I am new to this area of collecting and have not ventured back that far in time as yet. I realise this is probably not the early GMT most are looking to see, but here is my contribution.

My choice for this thread is the 16700. Same thinking as Springer here:

1) Last of the GMT Masters
2) Relatively few were sold (1989-1999)
3) Quickset date
4) Sapphire crystal
5) 3 choices of bezel (Pepsi, Coke & Black)
6) 2 choices of bracelet (Jubilee & Oyster)
7) 2 Dial variants (Tritium & Luminova)
8) Practical as a daily wearer
9) Today priced similar to a current new GMT2

I went for one of the first one’s made. An R serial made in 1988 for the 1989 launch. Have aquired all the bezel options.…..just need a jubilee bracelet now! Having original papers is the ideal for many, but I have 2 RSC service papers instead and it is still under warranty, so this gives a newbie like me piece of mind in an area that can be a minefield for the inexperienced.

These early 16700s (R & L serial I believe) came with the open 6 & 9 date wheel, which is a feature I enjoy

I also went for a 16700 for most of these reason. I specifically went for one with tritium as the one I have is slightly going yellow. The only bummer is my case is a little polished and lost its chamfers but its something I can live with.

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[redfred]

Still love this old 1675 Gilt although it doesnt get as much wrist time as it deserves.