Tell me about this GMT 1675

[bscepter]

my father-in-law received it as a wedding present from his wife in 1969. he wore it every day for 30 years (and beat it like a rented mule) and then put it away. it was purchased through the air force PX in germany. i'd like to have an idea as to its value and what it would take to get it cleaned up for wear. it definitely needs a new crystal, but it's keeping good time. the bracelet links are non-original, but the clasp is (he has the original links, along with the box and papers - he was just worried that the links were on the verge of coming apart).

[kyle L]

Wow...that is a nice GMT. Looks like a gilt from the 60s. If he decides to service it, he should keep the dial, hands, bezel original and don't polish the case. That's exactly the kind of GMT I'm looking for.

[Michael M.]

Originally Posted by kyle L

Wow...that is a nice GMT. Looks like a gilt from the 60s. If he decides to service it, he should keep the dial, hands, bezel original and don't polish the case. That's exactly the kind of GMT I'm looking for.

I agree with Kyle!

[bscepter]

Originally Posted by kyle L

Wow...that is a nice GMT. Looks like a gilt from the 60s. If he decides to service it, he should keep the dial, hands, bezel original and don't polish the case. That's exactly the kind of GMT I'm looking for.

what's "gilt" about it? i still have the watch here with me until they go back home for the weekend, so i can have a closer look.

[kyle L]

Originally Posted by bscepter

what's "gilt" about it? i still have the watch here with me until they go back home for the weekend, so i can have a closer look.

The text is gold lettered, opposed to white text. I just have a regular 1675.



Another example of a gilt:

[bscepter]

here are a couple more pics:

[bscepter]

Originally Posted by kyle L

The text is gold lettered, opposed to white text. I just have a regular 1675.

ah - well, it's definitely gold or yellowish. i thought this was just due to age.

[kyle L]

Originally Posted by bscepter

ah - well, it's definitely gold or yellowish. i thought this was just due to age.

Being gilt also makes it more valuable than a regular 1675 and harder to find. With boxes and papers it is definitely worth something.

[bscepter]

Originally Posted by kyle L

Being gilt also makes it more valuable than a regular 1675 and harder to find. With boxes and papers it is definitely worth something.

interesting. thanks. i know you can't assign a value without seeing it in person, but can you give me a ballpark figure? i've seen other 1675s go for $3-5k. would this be in that range?

he thinks he has the box, but he's not sure about the papers. i told him to get looking!

[kyle L]

Originally Posted by bscepter

interesting. thanks. i know you can't assign a value without seeing it in person, but can you give me a ballpark figure? i've seen other 1675s go for $3-5k. would this be in that range?

he thinks he has the box, but he's not sure about the papers. i told him to get looking!

Not an expert, but I know it's definitely over $5k. I've been looking for a gilt, the prices vary (so far I've seen similar ones for 6.5-8k depending on condition). I'm guessing that your father's would be worth 8-11k give or take if it has boxes and papers? Maybe someone can give you a more exact price. If it had pointed crown guards it would be worth even more!

[bscepter]

Originally Posted by kyle L

Not an expert, but I know it's definitely over $5k. I've been looking for a gilt, the prices vary (so far I've seen similar ones for 6.5-8k depending on condition). I'm guessing that your father's would be worth 8-11k give or take if it has boxes and papers? Maybe someone can help you out with pricing. If it had pointed crown guards it would be worth even more!

interesting - thanks! it's pretty beat up, but he definitely used it as a "tool watch" for many, many years. i'm wearing it right now (feels awesome!), and it's keeping perfect time.

[Michael M.]

Originally Posted by kyle L

Not an expert, but I know it's definitely over $5k. I've been looking for a gilt, the prices vary (so far I've seen similar ones for 6.5-8k depending on condition). I'm guessing that your father's would be worth 8-11k give or take if it has boxes and papers? Maybe someone can give you a more exact price. If it had pointed crown guards it would be worth even more!

From the pics, the watch is not a PCG model, but still is a pretty awesome watch

[therolexguy]

Looks nice. Might be older than a '69?

[kyle L]

Originally Posted by therolexguy

Looks nice. Might be older than a '69?

Yeah, I think earlier.

[bscepter]

Originally Posted by kyle L

Yeah, I think earlier.

well, he definitely bought it in '69, but it certainly could've been sitting in the case for a year or two.

[kyle L]

Originally Posted by bscepter

well, he definitely bought it in '69, but it certainly could've been sitting in the case for a year or two.

If you can get the band off you can look up the serial and see what year it is.

[JimSnyder]

Very nice GMT even better with family history Kyle has given you some good information. I would say it dates to between 1965 to 1968 the later date being when they switched to white printing and a large-arrow 24hr/GMT hand. Serial number would be around 1,30x,xxx with a 1570/5 movement.

[bscepter]

Originally Posted by kyle L

If you can get the band off you can look up the serial and see what year it is.

i did. the serial looks like 1, 347, XXX.

[Racer X]

Originally Posted by kyle L

Beautiful shot!

[kyle L]

Originally Posted by Racer X

Beautiful shot!

I wish it was mine.

[Paul]

Looks to me to be an honest, correct, late 60's GMT. Especially nice hands including the original small GMT hand - good to see.

Like the whole Rolex family, the 1675 has heaps of variants and a wide range of values. Mine's an oddball, SWISS only, gilt, mini-radial dial.

Doesn't get much wrist-time but seems to stay in the collection

[mike]

Here you go. We're very close. 1.3mil, non-hack,gilt, square guards, about 1966.

[Rolex116520]

Nice watch , certainly not a safe queen .

[Lol-x]

Definitely worth getting the movement serviced & lubes. Take it to someone who knows Rolex and what they are doing.

[JimSnyder]

Originally Posted by mike

Here you go. We're very close. 1.3mil, non-hack,gilt, square guards, about 1966.

I'm weak in the knees

[AJMarcus]

That might be the best as vintage Pepsi I've seen. A coworker had one he bought for about$165 I think when he served in Southeast Asia for the US Air Force in the the 1960s. That was the watch of choice for pilots and special forces NCOs. The history behind that stunning timepiece must be amazing. I would definitely hold on to it. Whatever you do please know you have a very collectible and valuable work of art!

[bscepter]

Originally Posted by mike

Here you go. We're very close. 1.3mil, non-hack,gilt, square guards, about 1966.

whoa! that thing looks like it was bought yesterday!

[bscepter]

Originally Posted by AJMarcus

That might be the best as vintage Pepsi I've seen. A coworker had one he bought for about$165 I think when he served in Southeast Asia for the US Air Force in the the 1960s. That was the watch of choice for pilots and special forces NCOs. The history behind that stunning timepiece must be amazing. I would definitely hold on to it. Whatever you do please know you have a very collectible and valuable work of art!

thanks, this is all great information. he's retired now, but for many years, my father in law worked as a lineman for the power company, wearing that watch every day. he even lost it at work once, and found it the next day, under the wheel of one of their trucks!

while it definitely has sentimental value, he's a very practical guy. i would imagine he'd sell it if the price were right. my feeling is that he should either fix it up or sell it so somebody gets to enjoy it, rather than letting it sit in his sock drawer!

[HL65]

Originally Posted by mike

Here you go. We're very close. 1.3mil, non-hack,gilt, square guards, about 1966.

Very nice Mike!! Love that specimen my friend!

[Paracentesis]

Originally Posted by mike

Here you go. We're very close. 1.3mil, non-hack,gilt, square guards, about 1966.