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Rolexsat · 14 May 2009, 03:02 PM

This is my GMT Master that I would like to learn a bit more about. As you can see it is my first post here and I hope the image will be successfuly uploaded. I could not find too much information here regarding this watch (still learning my ways about your huge website).

So I would appreciate your opinions and similar pictures. I just know that the serial number puts it to 1969 and that everything is original. It works without any problem. The band is streched and any advise how to refresh it would be appreciated.
Thank you kindly

Lol-x · 14 May 2009, 04:12 PM

Sorry but I can't see the photo.

What I can say is the 1675 model GMT is a really great vintage watch, so you are really fortunate to own that one

mike · 14 May 2009, 09:43 PM

The 1675 was my first Rolex and holds a special place for me.

Try posting a photo again, and welcome.

Rolexsat · 15 May 2009, 11:20 PM

Everytime I access this thread it is showing that picture is being downloaded (as it showed when I downloaded it originally0 but nothing is visible.
Will try again.

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Lol-x · 16 May 2009, 12:32 AM

Yes, I can see your watch now.

The gilt dial and the jubilee bracelet are great

Looks like a professionally performed polish to the watch (including the crystal) would have it looking like new.

There is a place in Hong Kong that will retention your jubilee and make it look like almost new for about $500. That's a lot less than the cost of a new bracelet.

Rolexsat · 16 May 2009, 06:47 AM

Thank you for your advise. I live in USA and have a hard time imagining shiping the bracelet to Hong Kong. One of my favorite Rolexes (the first one) was an original stainless steal bubleback with half roman and half Arabic numbers..totally original.
I gave it to be serviced to the "top" wachmaker downtown and when I got it back it did not have the original face and hands. Mind you I never asked them to touch any of cosmetics..I wanted the wach to be lubed...So after that upsetting fiasco and the owner lying straight to my face I will not send any of my watches to anybody.
Have an original Vacheron from 1950's and lost the crown on it but cannot sent it for another crown..hate to be taken advantage of..and being disapointed with 'profesionals'.
Thank you kindly for your post and advise.

TIMEPEACE · 17 May 2009, 11:28 AM

New to this forum, but long time VRF member. Also a GMT lover.

Can't afford solid 18k tho :)

Lol-x · 17 May 2009, 02:38 PM

There are a couple of other options and you could approach a couple of members here "Dalton" and/or "bobridley" to see if they can assist you. These guys understand the issue of maintaining the vintage integrity of the watch and have a lot of happy Rolex owners here on the forum.

It sure is sad when a repairer does thinks without your knowledge and approval

Hi TIMEPIECE welcome and I hope you enjoy the forums

Imtiaz · 17 May 2009, 11:43 PM

Hi Rolexsat

Shame about the bubble back dial. If it was not an original, Rolex has a policy of changing the dial to the original. Not sure if this was the case.

I agree with Steve the GMT does need a professional polish. It will look great when you have it done.

Rolexsat · 19 May 2009, 03:30 PM

Imtiaz
My watch before being given to the watchmaker had everything original on it and the face looked perfect so did the hands (Mercedes hand). When I came to pick it up the hands (phosphorus) was damaged and parts missing and the whole face was replaced by another face that was not perfect like mine original face. I took the watch to the retired watchmaker who sold me the watch and he immediately said - This is not the watch I sold you.. what happened?
Anyway - the sad story..from Portland OR..The watchmaker was Silver Hammer..on Bropadway downtown Portland..Hope he is not in business..

14 May 2009, 03:02 PM	#1
Rolexsat "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 6	Original GMT Master 1969 This is my GMT Master that I would like to learn a bit more about. As you can see it is my first post here and I hope the image will be successfuly uploaded. I could not find too much information here regarding this watch (still learning my ways about your huge website). So I would appreciate your opinions and similar pictures. I just know that the serial number puts it to 1969 and that everything is original. It works without any problem. The band is streched and any advise how to refresh it would be appreciated. Thank you kindly

14 May 2009, 04:12 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,888	Sorry but I can't see the photo. What I can say is the 1675 model GMT is a really great vintage watch, so you are really fortunate to own that one __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

16 May 2009, 12:32 AM	#5
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,888	Yes, I can see your watch now. The gilt dial and the jubilee bracelet are great Looks like a professionally performed polish to the watch (including the crystal) would have it looking like new. There is a place in Hong Kong that will retention your jubilee and make it look like almost new for about $500. That's a lot less than the cost of a new bracelet. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

17 May 2009, 02:38 PM	#8
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,888	There are a couple of other options and you could approach a couple of members here "Dalton" and/or "bobridley" to see if they can assist you. These guys understand the issue of maintaining the vintage integrity of the watch and have a lot of happy Rolex owners here on the forum. It sure is sad when a repairer does thinks without your knowledge and approval Hi TIMEPIECE welcome and I hope you enjoy the forums __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

19 May 2009, 03:30 PM	#10
Rolexsat "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 6	Imtiaz My watch before being given to the watchmaker had everything original on it and the face looked perfect so did the hands (Mercedes hand). When I came to pick it up the hands (phosphorus) was damaged and parts missing and the whole face was replaced by another face that was not perfect like mine original face. I took the watch to the retired watchmaker who sold me the watch and he immediately said - This is not the watch I sold you.. what happened? Anyway - the sad story..from Portland OR..The watchmaker was Silver Hammer..on Bropadway downtown Portland..Hope he is not in business.. Last edited by Rolexsat; 19 May 2009 at 03:32 PM.. Reason: mispelled words

14 May 2009, 09:43 PM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	The 1675 was my first Rolex and holds a special place for me. Try posting a photo again, and welcome.

15 May 2009, 11:20 PM	#4
Rolexsat "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 6	Everytime I access this thread it is showing that picture is being downloaded (as it showed when I downloaded it originally0 but nothing is visible. Will try again.

16 May 2009, 06:47 AM	#6
Rolexsat "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 6	Thank you for your advise. I live in USA and have a hard time imagining shiping the bracelet to Hong Kong. One of my favorite Rolexes (the first one) was an original stainless steal bubleback with half roman and half Arabic numbers..totally original. I gave it to be serviced to the "top" wachmaker downtown and when I got it back it did not have the original face and hands. Mind you I never asked them to touch any of cosmetics..I wanted the wach to be lubed...So after that upsetting fiasco and the owner lying straight to my face I will not send any of my watches to anybody. Have an original Vacheron from 1950's and lost the crown on it but cannot sent it for another crown..hate to be taken advantage of..and being disapointed with 'profesionals'. Thank you kindly for your post and advise.

17 May 2009, 11:28 AM	#7
TIMEPEACE "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1	New to this forum, but long time VRF member. Also a GMT lover. Can't afford solid 18k tho :)

17 May 2009, 11:43 PM	#9
Imtiaz Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: De Location: Tokyo Watch: Daytona, Sub, DS, Posts: 1,046	Hi Rolexsat Shame about the bubble back dial. If it was not an original, Rolex has a policy of changing the dial to the original. Not sure if this was the case. I agree with Steve the GMT does need a professional polish. It will look great when you have it done.

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