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wrenglejr · 4 August 2023, 12:56 AM

My ‘new’ 1675 has original dial and hands with matching lume, bezel insert, date wheel, and bracelet. The dial I believe is a Mark IV although the seller thought it was a Mark II? There are two chips on the outer edge of the dial at the rehaut between 11 & 12.

I do have a period correct tritium service dial that has aged lume as well and was wondering if I choose to swap it, would that impact value in either way? If I did make the swap, I would certainly keep the original.

What is everyone's thoughts on this? I am sure it will be do what I like, especially if I am not looking to ever resell, but curious to hear other opinions.

Thanks in advance!

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gmtmister · 4 August 2023, 06:58 AM

All I can say is that it’s GORGEOUS. congrats!!!

Dan S · 4 August 2023, 07:02 AM

Nice pickup, enjoy the watch!

Jackie Daytona · 4 August 2023, 08:09 AM

Beautiful watch! Congrats! Enjoy!

Rufoad · 4 August 2023, 10:46 AM

I would not put the Service dial on this gorgeous watch.

Pete_mcC · 4 August 2023, 10:47 AM

Beautiful watch.

As long as the damage is stable, I’d keep it with the original dial. You could always get the chips filled if it bugs you. The original dial deserves to stay on the watch. Service dial is never going to be as good as the original.

996marty · 4 August 2023, 01:26 PM

Beautiful looking watch congratulations to you, I’d be leaving it like it is keeping it as original as possible.

TuRo · 4 August 2023, 05:54 PM

Well you have both , and will keep them, so no big deal if just experimenting.

Is the other dial a match for hands though, if not I'd not bother or get some other hands that match.

The fact it's switched to a service tritium is not that much of an issue (unless you are selling it) as you have the original and tbh imho all about the aesthetics that please you.

It look nice patina as is though imho.

Long as it's wide, this one.

zapokee · 4 August 2023, 08:33 PM

I do like the rich red/blue colors on the insert.

Very well done.

1William · 4 August 2023, 10:29 PM

Congratulations.

305King · 4 August 2023, 11:19 PM

Congrats on the nice watch man

ADINVA · 4 August 2023, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by wrenglejr

My ‘new’ 1675 has original dial and hands with matching lume, bezel insert, date wheel, and bracelet. The dial I believe is a Mark IV although the seller thought it was a Mark II? There are two chips on the outer edge of the dial at the rehaut between 11 & 12.

I do have a period correct tritium service dial that has aged lume as well and was wondering if I choose to swap it, would that impact value in either way? If I did make the swap, I would certainly keep the original.

What is everyone's thoughts on this? I am sure it will be do what I like, especially if I am not looking to ever resell, but curious to hear other opinions.

Thanks in advance!

I don't get it.

First of all, why would anyone replace a nice original 1675 dial with a replacement? The original dial is not damaged that it is painful to look at, so why replace it?

Secondly, every time one removes the dial subjects the risk of damaging the dial. The two chips on the outer edge of the dial between the 11 & 12 markers are perfect evident of damage due to removal of the dial.

Jawnz · 5 August 2023, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ADINVA

I don't get it.

First of all, why would anyone replace a nice original 1675 dial with a replacement? The original dial is not damaged that it is painful to look at, so why replace it?

Secondly, every time one removes the dial subjects the risk of damaging the dial. The two chips on the outer edge of the dial between the 11 & 12 markers are perfect evident of damage due to removal of the dial.

Yep something not adding up. This dial is probably refinished.

swaini3 · 5 August 2023, 05:52 AM

I wouldn't swap the dial.

wrenglejr · 5 August 2023, 07:37 AM

Thanks everyone for the comments! It's a birth year piece to boot, so that adds another element when wearing something of my own vintage.

4 August 2023, 12:56 AM	#1
wrenglejr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2023 Real Name: William Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 1675 GMT-Master Posts: 84	Newly Acquired GMT-Master 1675 My ‘new’ 1675 has original dial and hands with matching lume, bezel insert, date wheel, and bracelet. The dial I believe is a Mark IV although the seller thought it was a Mark II? There are two chips on the outer edge of the dial at the rehaut between 11 & 12. I do have a period correct tritium service dial that has aged lume as well and was wondering if I choose to swap it, would that impact value in either way? If I did make the swap, I would certainly keep the original. What is everyone's thoughts on this? I am sure it will be do what I like, especially if I am not looking to ever resell, but curious to hear other opinions. Thanks in advance! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ _________________________________ Instagram @elevatedtimewatchco Rolex 116710LN Omega Seamaster GMT 50th Anniversary 2534.50 Tag Heuer Monza CR2114

4 August 2023, 07:02 AM	#3
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,252	Nice pickup, enjoy the watch! __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

4 August 2023, 08:09 AM	#4
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,600	Beautiful watch! Congrats! Enjoy! __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

4 August 2023, 05:54 PM	#8
TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,807	Well you have both , and will keep them, so no big deal if just experimenting. Is the other dial a match for hands though, if not I'd not bother or get some other hands that match. The fact it's switched to a service tritium is not that much of an issue (unless you are selling it) as you have the original and tbh imho all about the aesthetics that please you. It look nice patina as is though imho. Long as it's wide, this one. __________________ Thieves and fools and long travelled soldiers, A candid light exposes their homes. Human falter, people bellowed from their homes. And houses, there's fools and long reigning pharaohs. IT BITES - Yellow Christian

5 August 2023, 07:37 AM	#15
wrenglejr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2023 Real Name: William Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 1675 GMT-Master Posts: 84	Thanks everyone for the comments! It's a birth year piece to boot, so that adds another element when wearing something of my own vintage. __________________ _________________________________ Instagram @elevatedtimewatchco Rolex 116710LN Omega Seamaster GMT 50th Anniversary 2534.50 Tag Heuer Monza CR2114

4 August 2023, 06:58 AM	#2
gmtmister "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Citizen of Earth Posts: 381	All I can say is that it’s GORGEOUS. congrats!!!

4 August 2023, 10:46 AM	#5
Rufoad "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Flyover country Watch: Sub 14060m/124060 Posts: 35	I would not put the Service dial on this gorgeous watch.

4 August 2023, 10:47 AM	#6
Pete_mcC "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: UK Watch: n+1 Posts: 169	Beautiful watch. As long as the damage is stable, I’d keep it with the original dial. You could always get the chips filled if it bugs you. The original dial deserves to stay on the watch. Service dial is never going to be as good as the original.

4 August 2023, 01:26 PM	#7
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 4,177	Beautiful looking watch congratulations to you, I’d be leaving it like it is keeping it as original as possible.

4 August 2023, 08:33 PM	#9
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,366	I do like the rich red/blue colors on the insert. Very well done.

4 August 2023, 10:29 PM	#10
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,580	Congratulations.

4 August 2023, 11:19 PM	#11
305King "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 14	Congrats on the nice watch man

5 August 2023, 05:52 AM	#14
swaini3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Mo Location: Dubai Watch: 1675 GMT, DRSD Posts: 1,458	I wouldn't swap the dial.

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