New to me 78’ 1675 w patina

[Tarek307]

Just added a GMT 1675 with some nice patina to the collection… Bezel insert is the leader Rolex service insert but I sourced a faded insert that I may put on the watch later on, currently, I like the way it looks with the Vivid insert colors contrasting the yellow powdery patina.

Bonus about the watch is it’s a 1 owner out of an estate with box & papers bought from a well known forum sponsor here by my friend last month but was able to convince him to sell it to me.

[ADINVA]

Stunning! Enjoy this great watch. Congrats.

[sensui]

Clean collection. Enjoy in good health. It might not be perfect but if you love it then that's all there is to it.

[alwayshere]

love the vintage heuer!

[Tarek307]

Originally Posted by alwayshere

love the vintage heuer!

Thanks man- I’m a big fan of vintage Heuers one is a 68’ Carrera 2447CS with rare egg shell dial and the other is a 72’ Montreal w German date - the Carrera is probably my favorite watch I have - 36mm looks elegant & fantastic on the wrist

[KY..]

Originally Posted by Tarek307

Thanks man- I’m a big fan of vintage Heuers one is a 68’ Carrera 2447CS with rare egg shell dial and the other is a 72’ Montreal w German date - the Carrera is probably my favorite watch I have - 36mm looks elegant & fantastic on the wrist

I’m a big fan of vintage Heuers as well, in particular the Autavia’s.
Great looking fun watches that you can enjoy wearing everywhere…
Enjoy!

[Tarek307]

With a proper faded Rolex service insert now - looks much better and proper, font matches the service insert it came with, the late 1675 didn’t have the fat fat font , not sure if this font is 100% correct to a 78’ but I love the overall look this way

[1William]

Congratulations.

[Jofe90]

Beautiful! Congrats.

[cbalster]

i've always enjoyed your stuff on BaT

[Tarek307]

Thanks cbalster

[996marty]

Originally Posted by Tarek307

With a proper faded Rolex service insert now - looks much better and proper, font matches the service insert it came with, the late 1675 didn’t have the fat fat font , not sure if this font is 100% correct to a 78’ but I love the overall look this way

964? Great cars

[mdwsta4]

My dream is to find a watch like this at an estate sale. Sadly, I've never come across anything even remotely close. Great find!

[Tarek307]

Originally Posted by 996marty

964? Great cars

Yup.. 90' 964 C2 , it will be on BaT after thx giving :) Love the 964's but my favs are the 993 C2S wide body!

[ADINVA]

Love the warm patina, awesome beautiful dial. One question, is the insert blue-backed and period correct? Is a red backed oval-8 the right insert for 1978?

[TimeLord2]

Lovely watch with a very appealing patina. Well played!

[XavierM]

Great looking watch !

IMO both inserts are much later.
I would still expect a red back insert, even in 78 and at least until the beginning of the 16750 Run.