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Some more on the 1675 GMT Master I
I think the fascination and appreciation of the GMT is growing within the forum. I had a chance to take some picture of a nice example for you to enjoy.
The Rolex GMT was developed with the aviator in mind who need to have two time zones the second displaying (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time. It is believed that Rolex did the work in conjunction with Pan Am in the 1950's and the first reference to come out was the famous Rolex 6542 aka "Pussy Galore". Known also to have the Bakelite insert with all the issue that surrounded the materials and the atomic agency.
This is example is a gilt 1675 from 1966 just before the moved on to the matt dial and the larger 24hr hands started to appear. There was certainly an overlap so I am not purporting to know the true overlap but it is generally accepted that gilt dials featured the small 24-hour hand.
Enjoy the pictures.
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Some more on the 1675 GMT Master I
I think the fascination and appreciation of the GMT is growing within the forum. I had a chance to take some picture of a nice example for you to enjoy. The Rolex GMT was developed with the aviator in mind who need to have two time zones the second displa...
How can the love for the GMT not be here with such a superb piece?
I hope you came back home with it on your wrist, my friend. The condition is superb, as well as the dial. Very tempting! Best, Nicolas
that's'a beautiful piece!
Very nice and charming patina! Very nice pics as well! Matt
Nicholas has been charming us all with the virtues of the GMT
I am learning and loving it more and more and think that it is a must have reference for an Rolex collector. Bill
welll...i have my Fat lady to the trio...
..... i think it will take a very big push to get me to the 6541/2 zone where you live... so many different possibilties ahead in the queue.
You're fighting against yourself, but any resistance is futile.
You know that, I know it too... A pussy on the wrist is mucho galore. Best, Nicolas
ah sometimes Vladoboy....
...... you know me well.... ...but other times........ Lets have a small but public gamble..... within the next 2 years, if i buy any form of 6542 or 6541, then you win. If i do not add to my current three GMTs, then I win. Now you know me well enough tha...
Well, 6541 is NOT 6542....
But now, you make me doubt... Even a Red One??? Hmmmmm? Best, Vladoboy.
but ok...a red hand would be a big temptation...
......but that would be a 1675.... you want to include that too?
ok....
.....so what you want is that I lose if I buy ANY GMT at all in addition to the three I have? Uhmmm, now that is a much harder thing. If i was to see a really beautiful tropical dial with awesome lume, could i resist that? This is like flipping a coin wit...
Forget the bet, my friend, but don't forget the good restaurant.
You're like lme, you can'"tr resist to Beauty. This is our weak but common point. Best, Nicolas
haha...
.... i think i have such a queue of watches that I would love to hunt....and with three great GMTs already, I think its unlikely I will feel the GMT "thirst" before, for example, an early Sub, or transitional Sub. I have one Sub in my collection..... and ...
Well, I would make some place for Scatlett...
But I am French... Best, Nicolas Strauss Kahn.
Ok, let's spice it a bit...
Let's put Penelope Cruz in the game... Hmmmm???? Best, Nicolas
I see Bill has already commented...
....a very sweet pair....he knew your question already
I finally could close the deal today. Four weeks dealing...
... included some sleepless nights. Owner was a tough guy indeed. This exhausted my mind... and my pockets! Guess this IV 61 1675 well deserved it. Gloss-gilt and exclamation dot complete this "cornino" package. Can´t wait to have it in my hands and make ...
Wow wow
It sounds like you have the full package. We can't wait to see some pictures. Congratulations. Wear it in good health. Bill
Will be more than pleased to share a few pictures...
... as soon as it is in my hands Bill! Thank you! Cordial regards, Abel.
Now that is a superb catch, Abel.
Yes, you have a very desirable combination of details, in this 1675. Can't wait to see the photos, Amigo Pampero! BRAVO! Nicolas
Muchas gracias Nicolas! Yes this one got an spectacular...
... dial. Case as several nicks and bumps, as it seems this one was a daily wearer for its original owner. But I asked not to polish it and remain completely original. It was a long dealing, but I feel worth it. Will get it this week and will post a few p...
A very sweet pair
The GMT master has a lot of unique features to enjoy. Looks you have quite a pair to enjoy. Best Bill
Lovely duo Baron! I read with interest about your bet to our friend...
... Nicolas. Found more interesting though, the "conversation" following the bet. Beyond the so practical "a la Francaise" example, involving those pretty girls, let me say that I have little doubt a 6542 will be in your collection in the next two years. ...
I understand Baron's issue with the 6542, though...
I had the same issues, when working on the topic. And, like Barion, I have a high level of exigence, when it comes to the 6542. The most important problem is the bakelite bezel: Finding an authentic one is difficlut... And in perfect condition, it is almo...
Beautiful example and awesome photographs Bill! It´s true...
... there is a shared GMT love here at Purists! Thanks for sharing these pictures! Kind regards, Abel.
Gilt glossy
Once you discover the possibilities of this combination you really go to another level. It does not seem like such a big deal but when you start to compare specimens and you have dull and glossy gilt you can see the difference right away. Matt dials are i...
The Glossy Dials from '66 / ' 67 were perfect, indeed.
Funnily, that was not always the case in ' 64 / ' 65, from what I had the possibility to see... As for the combinations, the GMTs hide some real treasures: Underline, Exclamation Dot, SYL, Tiffany, F.A.P... And in the matt family, the U.A.E, the Tiffany, ...
OMG! Another thread I shouldn't open. Temptation, temptations ...
Judging by my current trend It will takes me 50 years to get enough funding for my datograph. I can almost kiss it and say good bye. Bill you hang out with Nico too much. This 1675 is a killer. I love this small arrow and the insert to death. :0 Regards T...
Nico is a bad influence
So bad that it's good. Picture a very glossy dial and then and then go 10x glossy and that what you have here. Crazy stuff this glossy business. I can see the gmt is crawling under your skin. Blame Vlad. Bill
Blame Vlad, Blame Vlad... That is not fair! :)))
Who will be happy like a teen ager at his first date, eeeh???? Best, Nicolas
I am not sure what is not perfect ...
The watch looks fantastic. Beautiful gloss strong gilt. Looks like a PCG. Sweet faded insert. swiss t<25 over 5 index markers. Full package. What more can you want. Show us some more. Bill
Well...
There is some rubbing (not visible in that pic though) on the right side of the dial, and I'm not sure if it has been relumed or not. But overall it's not a bad piece, I still like it....
And the say the camera puts on ten pounds
The camera operates in strange ways. It is never fair choosing what the lens and the light want to feature. I hope it is not relumed as that takes away a little but if you like it enjoy it. Lazy hands sometimes create a circular swirl when they are fitted...
It doesn't look bad, Kyle.
I would like to see more detailed pictures... Did you opt for a plexy without magnifier? Cool visual effect! Best, Nicolas