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Thank you Bill. To my aging eyes the cyclop is not only very functional but a true Rolex "signature". [nt]
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My foray into the World of Vintage Rolex
Until last Friday only one Rolex had found a place in my small watch collection, a Daytona with an El Primero movement . For some reason, I have never been a big fan of Rolex. As my primary school teacher used to tell us, only imbeciles never change opini...
Aaah, François, here it is! Welcome in the Vintage Rolex Universe, my friend.
Superbly written post, I must say. You are right, it is all about charm. But I must say that yours is in superb condition, and hey, my friend, what a dial! The even and warm patina of your indices and hands is fantastic. Huge congratulations, and... to th...
Ahaha! Thank you my friend, yes the dial is absolutely superb....
and the perfectly matching "pumpkin" colour of the hands and indexes is mesmerising. My problem now is that with this one the bar was set quite high and it's going to be difficult to find another vintage in such superb conditions. We'll see. Best regards....
Wonderful find and huge congrats!
Excellent write up and I completely share all your feelings. Equally never really got me thinking of a Rolex, but GTGs are dangerous and I feel the same with some of the vintage Rolex's. Within the next years, I will likely also look into finding "my" vin...
Very good example of mat dial 1675 François !
And welcome to the crazy, complex but fantastic world of vintage Rolex ! You are not the first one to succomb under the endless temptations shown by the terrible Vlad ! 1675 is a great choice to start with, it is a very charming reference. Congrats for th...
A crazy world indeed Mike but fascinating and somehow loaded with emotions hard to find in other brands.
Thank you for your kind words. Best regards. Francois
Wow !.. What a great find and a superb sample 1675 !.. I predict you'll be even more seduced, when wearing it & look down.. :))
.. In this spirit: - Sincere Congrats to this lovely arrival and Continue to wear it in the Best of health ! Cherrs & Best, hs.
Superb sample indeed, my first foray in this crazy world and I got a gem.....beginners luck:)
I am wearing it every day and will for quite while, it is difficult to let go of the pleasure. Best regards. Francois
Looks like a 1675 MK4.
Generally the serial range for these mk4 is a 5 to 6 million. But there is always a little room. Looks like you are well on your way into vintage Rolex. Enjoy.
Dear Bill, I have seen some GMT 1675 without the "cyclop", they do look bizarre to me. I have also....
.....read that the cyclop was optional on the 6542 and very early 1675. Does this sound right? Thank you in advance. Best regards. Francois
I am not sure if no cyclops was an option but I believe a user could request a change.
However I have no evidence to support it. Users seem today to customize the watch using a tropic 38 crystal which fits the gmt. But the cyclops is not an aesthetic element but a truly functional one. Bill
