Thinking about getting another one

[JoJo35]

The funniest thing is, I never thought I'd ever like these watches. The piece I'm thinking about is a 1675. I'll need to find a bracelet for it since it only comes with a leather strap, but it's a vintage with a "chapter ring". The wierdest thing is, it has a brown dial. Sorry no pics, but does this sound ok?

[panerai153]

JoJo,

The chapter ring or railroad track dial was prevalent through the first 1675's through the pointed CG models. The chocholate dial is not uncommon, It's a color change phenomon that affected Rolex dials. That sounds like a really nice watch. It would look great on a 62150H/555 Jubilee Bracelet or a 78360 Oyster.

I would suspect that this one is a real "keeper" if it's in nice condition.I have a 16750 and it's one of my all time favorite watches.

[freddy333]

JoJo - if, by brown, you mean the original black paint has faded to brown, then that is a good thing. If the dial is just brown, then it may be an aftermarket part. Generally, fading occurs in blotches or degrees of fade. It does not generally leave a dial a solid brown color. Hard to be sure what to recommend without good, clear macros, but that is the guide I use.