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Subexplorer · 19 December 2010, 10:32 AM

Hello Friends!

I wish to share with you this interesting and nice piece.

It is not mine. Though I bought it brand new.
It belongs to my father in law, who is a very old man now, and has some delicate health problems lately.

A few days ago, my mother in law found this watch in a drawer.
It was needing a very good cleaning indeed, as it looked as if it had been inside a can with grease!

I was surprised, because it was one of my father in law favorite watch.

As a matter of fact, I bought this watch for my father in law, in 1983, during a vacation trip to the Caribbean, at an AD there, and presented it to him at our return.
He owns several nice watches, but he always seemed to like this one best.

I took the 1675, and gave a good cleaning, and gave some 20 turns of winding, and it started working perfectly.
Tried to polish its plastic "glass" with my usual treatment of poliwatch, but scratches are very deep.

Anyway, as I guess it was never serviced, and needing a glass replacement, I took to my watchmaker for a complete service, cleaning and oiling, asking him to replace glass (plastic) but not to touch the dial or hands.
I also asked him not to polish the case.

Now I´m waiting the return of the watch, which I will give again to my father in law to keep enjoying it.

Please note the natural fading of its bezel, with so many years of use.
I asked not to touch this bazel either, as I love its looks.

Hope you like the old watch as much as I do.

Best cordial regards, Abel.

kyle L · 19 December 2010, 10:36 AM

I love it! I would love to find one in that condition one day, the bezel is great and the patina is perfect.

I hope your father in law gets better Abel.

Kyle

wehttaM · 19 December 2010, 10:42 AM

Beautiful 1675! The patina is great and the patina is spot on!

Subexplorer · 19 December 2010, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle L

I love it! I would love to find one in that condition one day, the bezel is great and the patina is perfect.

I hope your father in law gets better Abel.

Kyle

Thank you Kyle!! I´m so glad you like it.
Yes, it would be wonderful to find a watch with this patina, and from an original owner.
Thank you for your good wishes for my father in law! I appreciate that my young friend!
Very cordially, Abel.

Subexplorer · 19 December 2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by wehttaM

Beautiful 1675! The patina is great and the patina is spot on!

Thank you for your comment Matt!! I completely agree: patina is so nice!

Very cordially, Abel.

HL65 · 19 December 2010, 10:57 AM

Very nice Abel--enjoy it! I also hope your father in law gets better!!!

Lamone · 19 December 2010, 01:09 PM

Stunning 16750

I love the perfect patina.

Frogman4me · 19 December 2010, 01:45 PM

Wow that patina is spectacular!

STEELINOX · 19 December 2010, 03:09 PM

Its a very nice piece Abel. I can see why your Father in Law loves it so much...

Randy

johnbeth · 19 December 2010, 03:27 PM

Very nice watch!

sea-dweller · 19 December 2010, 03:45 PM

Classic 1675!

Subexplorer · 20 December 2010, 02:07 AM

Hello friends!! Thank you so much for your kind comments and good wishes for my father in law health.
I wish he will be able to enjoy this watch for more years to come, in spite his health problems.
I' m presently waiting for the watch makers call to return it to me.
Thank you and kind regards, Abel

spuds · 20 December 2010, 02:10 AM

Beautiful watch & well wishes to your Father-In-Law Abel...

Dan Pierce · 20 December 2010, 02:30 AM

Abel,
Your plan to replace the crystal, have the movement serviced, and leaving everything else as is couldn't be better.

I love that genuine, natural patina.

What a beauty and a nice gesture on your part, my friend.

Can't wait to see the results.
dP

Yazo · 20 December 2010, 02:32 AM

Beautiful

Subexplorer · 20 December 2010, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Abel,
Your plan to replace the crystal, have the movement serviced, and leaving everything else as is couldn't be better.

I love that genuine, natural patina.

What a beauty and a nice gesture on your part, my friend.

Can't wait to see the results.
dP

Thank you so much for your kind message my friend Dan!!
Can' t wait to receive it back, and to give it to my father in law to see his face when getting back this old companion.
It is a beautiful watch indeed.
Thank you and best cordial regards, Abel.

Subexplorer · 20 December 2010, 04:20 AM

Thank you Spuds, and Yazo, for your comments!
Very cordially, Abel

Nicko · 20 December 2010, 04:31 AM

A beautiful 1675 and a beautiful gesture!

Subexplorer · 20 December 2010, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicko

A beautiful 1675 and a beautiful gesture!

Muchas Gracias Nicko!
Thanks so much for your comment! I´m glad you like this time piece!
Very cordially, Abel.

mike · 20 December 2010, 08:43 AM

An amazing example my friend.

A priceless heirloom that carries with it the memories and history that make it worth so much more than the sum of it's parts.

All my best to your Father in law.

Subexplorer · 20 December 2010, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

An amazing example my friend.

A priceless heirloom that carries with it the memories and history that make it worth so much more than the sum of it's parts.

All my best to your Father in law.

Hello Mike!! Thank you so much for your kind comment!
You surely have resumed everything to be said about this vintage piece.
I appreciate that! I also wish my Father in law will still enjoy it for a good long time.
Thank you again, and Best cordial regards, Abel.

Latrodectus · 20 December 2010, 11:02 AM

What a great watch, would love to see pictures with the new crystal...

Subexplorer · 20 December 2010, 10:02 PM

Thank you Fred!!
Yes, I will post some new pictures after the watch is returned to me.
Kind regards, Abel.

vukotab · 20 December 2010, 10:53 PM

Truly beautiful old GMT, with nice patina and lots of character!

I can`t wait to see pics after servicing!
All the best to your father in law!

Subexplorer · 21 December 2010, 01:29 AM

Thank you for your kind comment and good wishes for my Father in law Vukotab!!
Yes, I promise new photos as soon as the watch is returned.
Cordial regards, Abel.

19 December 2010, 10:32 AM	#1
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	A veteran needs a little attention! (1675 GMT) Hello Friends! I wish to share with you this interesting and nice piece. It is not mine. Though I bought it brand new. It belongs to my father in law, who is a very old man now, and has some delicate health problems lately. A few days ago, my mother in law found this watch in a drawer. It was needing a very good cleaning indeed, as it looked as if it had been inside a can with grease! I was surprised, because it was one of my father in law favorite watch. As a matter of fact, I bought this watch for my father in law, in 1983, during a vacation trip to the Caribbean, at an AD there, and presented it to him at our return. He owns several nice watches, but he always seemed to like this one best. I took the 1675, and gave a good cleaning, and gave some 20 turns of winding, and it started working perfectly. Tried to polish its plastic "glass" with my usual treatment of poliwatch, but scratches are very deep. Anyway, as I guess it was never serviced, and needing a glass replacement, I took to my watchmaker for a complete service, cleaning and oiling, asking him to replace glass (plastic) but not to touch the dial or hands. I also asked him not to polish the case. Now I´m waiting the return of the watch, which I will give again to my father in law to keep enjoying it. Please note the natural fading of its bezel, with so many years of use. I asked not to touch this bazel either, as I love its looks. Hope you like the old watch as much as I do. Best cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

19 December 2010, 10:57 AM	#6
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,986	Very nice Abel--enjoy it! I also hope your father in law gets better!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

19 December 2010, 03:09 PM	#9
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,020	Its a very nice piece Abel. I can see why your Father in Law loves it so much... Randy __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

19 December 2010, 03:45 PM	#11
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Classic 1675! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

20 December 2010, 02:07 AM	#12
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hello friends!! Thank you so much for your kind comments and good wishes for my father in law health. I wish he will be able to enjoy this watch for more years to come, in spite his health problems. I' m presently waiting for the watch makers call to return it to me. Thank you and kind regards, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

19 December 2010, 10:36 AM	#2
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I love it! I would love to find one in that condition one day, the bezel is great and the patina is perfect. I hope your father in law gets better Abel. Kyle

19 December 2010, 10:42 AM	#3
wehttaM "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 557	Beautiful 1675! The patina is great and the patina is spot on!

19 December 2010, 01:09 PM	#7
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Stunning 16750 I love the perfect patina.

19 December 2010, 01:45 PM	#8
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Wow that patina is spectacular!

19 December 2010, 03:27 PM	#10
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Very nice watch!

20 December 2010, 02:10 AM	#13
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Beautiful watch & well wishes to your Father-In-Law Abel... __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

20 December 2010, 02:30 AM	#14
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,167	Abel, Your plan to replace the crystal, have the movement serviced, and leaving everything else as is couldn't be better. I love that genuine, natural patina. What a beauty and a nice gesture on your part, my friend. Can't wait to see the results. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

20 December 2010, 02:32 AM	#15
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	Beautiful

20 December 2010, 04:20 AM	#17
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Thank you Spuds, and Yazo, for your comments! Very cordially, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

20 December 2010, 04:31 AM	#18
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	A beautiful 1675 and a beautiful gesture!

20 December 2010, 08:43 AM	#20
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	An amazing example my friend. A priceless heirloom that carries with it the memories and history that make it worth so much more than the sum of it's parts. All my best to your Father in law.

20 December 2010, 11:02 AM	#22
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,042	What a great watch, would love to see pictures with the new crystal... __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

20 December 2010, 10:02 PM	#23
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Thank you Fred!! Yes, I will post some new pictures after the watch is returned to me. Kind regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

20 December 2010, 10:53 PM	#24
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Truly beautiful old GMT, with nice patina and lots of character! I can`t wait to see pics after servicing! All the best to your father in law! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

21 December 2010, 01:29 AM	#25
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Thank you for your kind comment and good wishes for my Father in law Vukotab!! Yes, I promise new photos as soon as the watch is returned. Cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

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