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airchitect · 7 August 2012, 06:44 AM

Folks, I am at a bit of a loss here. I have been looking long and hard for a GMT (1982) or GMTII that I can truly fall in love with, preferably with a Pepsi bezel. However, I have noticed that 1980 = 6mil serial and 1983 = 7mil. Should I assume anything past a 6.6mil serial is a 1982 model? Sounds silly but I am no vintage expert. If anyone has another thread they know of with this info or an answer, I would love to hear it. Also, is this vintage generally desirable?

TattooedGQ · 7 August 2012, 06:47 AM

Not sure man....I'm dying for a 1980 GMT, but those buggers are tough to find.

Paladin · 7 August 2012, 08:37 AM

You may consider buying a watch made the year before your target date.. The time between manufacture of the case, completing the watch and getting it through the distribution cnanne to a final retail sale seems to be about 1 yr +/-.

airchitect · 7 August 2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Paladin

You may consider buying a watch made the year before your target date.. The time between manufacture of the case, completing the watch and getting it through the distribution cnanne to a final retail sale seems to be about 1 yr +/-.

How am I supposed to know whats what? There weren't any specific serials for 81 or 82. Maybe an 80. Hmm

JustinK · 7 August 2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by airchitect

Folks, I am at a bit of a loss here. I have been looking long and hard for a GMT (1982) or GMTII that I can truly fall in love with, preferably with a Pepsi bezel. However, I have noticed that 1980 = 6mil serial and 1983 = 7mil. Should I assume anything past a 6.6mil serial is a 1982 model? Sounds silly but I am no vintage expert. If anyone has another thread they know of with this info or an answer, I would love to hear it. Also, is this vintage generally desirable?

They are around. I have a 16750 and 16753 that are both 1982. Look in the reference library as the chart there states 7 mil to 7.8 mil are 1982. No one knows for sure when they were sold so try to get close to that range and enjoy!

JustinK · 7 August 2012, 09:46 AM

Here is one that is probably close. It doesn't give the exact serial but worth inquiring.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/20767...750+GMT+Master

airchitect · 7 August 2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JustinK

They are around. I have a 16750 and 16753 that are both 1982. Look in the reference library as the chart there states 7 mil to 7.8 mil are 1982. No one knows for sure when they were sold so try to get close to that range and enjoy!

Well at least I know what to look for serial wise. Thanks.

sierra11b · 7 August 2012, 01:30 PM

7,366,000 through 7,859,999 will get you close enough to that '82 16750.

azguy · 8 August 2012, 12:28 AM

Maybe this will help:

http://www.gmtmasterhistory.com/gmt-..._timeline.html

ncstate1201 · 9 August 2012, 04:37 AM

cool link thanks for sharing

7 August 2012, 06:44 AM	#1
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	1982 gmt? Folks, I am at a bit of a loss here. I have been looking long and hard for a GMT (1982) or GMTII that I can truly fall in love with, preferably with a Pepsi bezel. However, I have noticed that 1980 = 6mil serial and 1983 = 7mil. Should I assume anything past a 6.6mil serial is a 1982 model? Sounds silly but I am no vintage expert. If anyone has another thread they know of with this info or an answer, I would love to hear it. Also, is this vintage generally desirable?

7 August 2012, 06:47 AM	#2
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	Not sure man....I'm dying for a 1980 GMT, but those buggers are tough to find. __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

7 August 2012, 08:37 AM	#3
Paladin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: So. California Posts: 1,232	You may consider buying a watch made the year before your target date.. The time between manufacture of the case, completing the watch and getting it through the distribution cnanne to a final retail sale seems to be about 1 yr +/-. __________________ 1601, 1675/3, 16753, 16750, 16750, 16700, 16610, 18238

7 August 2012, 09:46 AM	#6
JustinK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Justin Location: Jupiter, FL Watch: 1530,1665,1680 Posts: 2,064	Here is one that is probably close. It doesn't give the exact serial but worth inquiring. http://www.network54.com/Forum/20767...750+GMT+Master

7 August 2012, 01:30 PM	#8
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	7,366,000 through 7,859,999 will get you close enough to that '82 16750.

8 August 2012, 12:28 AM	#9
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Maybe this will help: http://www.gmtmasterhistory.com/gmt-..._timeline.html

9 August 2012, 04:37 AM	#10
ncstate1201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC/USA Posts: 295	cool link thanks for sharing

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