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WatchFeen · 16 January 2015, 09:19 AM

Congrats to my brother on this new beautiful GMT.

Our goal is to make this thing all original.

Reference 1675

Serial: 1,3**,***

Is the bezel insert correct?

Are the hands correct?

Dial?

The bracelet is for an old submariner i believe.

Any input is appreciated! Thanks

TimeToGo · 16 January 2015, 09:49 AM

Bezel insert correct - No
Hands - No
Dial - No / You need a gilt..

A very nice mega fat font insert - $800-$1,200
Hands to match dial including small 24 hour hand - $1,500 +
Gilt Dial - HEFTY $2k ++++

Just general numbers as an estimate..

springer · 16 January 2015, 03:00 PM

You have work ahead of you to get that watch correct. The correct dial is a few thousand dollars alone - if you are fortunate enough to find one.

watchcrank · 17 January 2015, 02:01 AM

Wear it and enjoy or sell it and buy one that's correct, to expensive usually to find correct parts. m

Tools · 17 January 2015, 02:18 AM

You cannot make it "original". It is only original once and replacing parts is the opposite of original.

As mentioned, it is expensive to return it to "period correct".

The bracelet is correct as the GMT was offered with the extension bracelet, likely to fit over a flight suit. Exp II's were also offered with that bracelet - it isn't really a "Sub Bracelet" alone.

morafa4 · 17 January 2015, 03:54 AM

Incorrect dial aside; has the dial been relumed? Or is the camera doing funny things?

RC2 · 17 January 2015, 12:10 PM

Just leave it the way it is. It's pretty nice.

Dr.Smellody · 17 January 2015, 02:41 PM

I say your brother should wear it and enjoy it!

16 January 2015, 03:00 PM	#3
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,307	You have work ahead of you to get that watch correct. The correct dial is a few thousand dollars alone - if you are fortunate enough to find one. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

17 January 2015, 02:18 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,488	You cannot make it "original". It is only original once and replacing parts is the opposite of original. As mentioned, it is expensive to return it to "period correct". The bracelet is correct as the GMT was offered with the extension bracelet, likely to fit over a flight suit. Exp II's were also offered with that bracelet - it isn't really a "Sub Bracelet" alone. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

17 January 2015, 03:54 AM	#6
morafa4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Alexander Location: New York, NY Watch: 16610, 1675, Cx Posts: 165	Incorrect dial aside; has the dial been relumed? Or is the camera doing funny things? Last edited by morafa4; 17 January 2015 at 03:56 AM.. Reason: I can't spell.

17 January 2015, 12:10 PM	#7
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Proper Dial Matchup - Help Just leave it the way it is. It's pretty nice. __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

16 January 2015, 09:49 AM	#2
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,706	Bezel insert correct - No Hands - No Dial - No / You need a gilt.. A very nice mega fat font insert - $800-$1,200 Hands to match dial including small 24 hour hand - $1,500 + Gilt Dial - HEFTY $2k ++++ Just general numbers as an estimate..

17 January 2015, 02:01 AM	#4
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,664	Wear it and enjoy or sell it and buy one that's correct, to expensive usually to find correct parts. m

17 January 2015, 02:41 PM	#8
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,386	I say your brother should wear it and enjoy it!

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