archierocks Posted May 12, 2014 Report Posted May 12, 2014 Has many of you will know the only rolex that i really love is the 1675 I've always thought about building one buying a frank etc etc its taken a while to find this little gem of a gen I've paid the deposit to reserve her and should pick her up friday .shes from 1973 but still looking good for her age.
Vegasvic Posted May 12, 2014 Report Posted May 12, 2014 Congrats my man! That piece is just a classic beauty.
dusk Posted May 12, 2014 Report Posted May 12, 2014 What a beauty. Classic GMT and one that I want to get next after my LV arrives. best colour combo insert and bracelet imho. Enjoy it!
prdubis Posted May 12, 2014 Report Posted May 12, 2014 Congrats mate! Lots of service parts, right? Dial, hands, insert, datewheel, plexi,...Is she back from Rolex?
archierocks Posted May 12, 2014 Author Report Posted May 12, 2014 everything is original apart from the Plexi which was replaced as it had a non original rolex plexi in it
Mendota Explorer Posted May 12, 2014 Report Posted May 12, 2014 (edited) Are you sure? That looks like a service replacement luminova dial. I could be wrong, but at least in 1972 (which I am looking at as a birth year piece) they were still using tritium. Not sure about 1973. A quick interwebz search reveals that your dial is indeed a replacement dial. They didn't start using the plain "Swiss" text again until '98. Just FYI. “Swiss” luminous material Radium used until 1960 radioactive “Swiss T - < 25” luminous material Tritium used from 1960 until 1998 radioactive, radioactivity less than 925 MBq (25 mCi) “T Swiss T” luminous material Tritium used from 1960 until 1998 radioactive, radioactivity less than 277 MBq (7,5 mCi) “Swiss” luminous material luminova used from 1998 until 2000 not radioactive “Swiss Made” luminous material Superluminova used from 2000 not radioactive Edited May 12, 2014 by Mendota Explorer
prdubis Posted May 12, 2014 Report Posted May 12, 2014 Rolex used tritium up to 1994. Envoyé de mon GT-I9506 en utilisant Tapatalk
prdubis Posted May 12, 2014 Report Posted May 12, 2014 For me, it looks like a 1675 coming back from Rolex Service Center. Envoyé de mon GT-I9506 en utilisant Tapatalk
archierocks Posted May 12, 2014 Author Report Posted May 12, 2014 thanks guys this is why i put the pics up before making final payment i owe you all a beer
alligoat Posted May 12, 2014 Report Posted May 12, 2014 Yes, that is a luminova service dial, c. 1998. Hands are luminova also, but at least they glow. Even tho it's still 100% Rolex, service dial and hands will detract 10-20% from the price- maybe more than if the watch is all original. but it's still a nice watch for everyday wear.
lhooq Posted May 12, 2014 Report Posted May 12, 2014 Congrats, Archie! I was searching for a 1675 a while back, but a gen 1016 ruined those plans. (Boo hoo.) I'd like to think a Pepsi is still in my future.
marrickvilleboy Posted May 12, 2014 Report Posted May 12, 2014 All serviced parts No 1973 gmt looks like store front new haha
freddy333 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Posted May 13, 2014 Yes, that is a luminova service dial, c. 1998. Hands are luminova also, but at least they glow. Even tho it's still 100% Rolex, service dial and hands will detract 10-20% from the price- maybe more than if the watch is all original. but it's still a nice watch for everyday wear. Ditto.
By-Tor Posted May 13, 2014 Report Posted May 13, 2014 Congrats for purchasing this iconic Rolex watch. Great stuff!
docthor Posted May 13, 2014 Report Posted May 13, 2014 Woah...what a beauty...guess I have to search for another 1675 since I sold mine some month ago
highoeyazmuhudee Posted May 13, 2014 Report Posted May 13, 2014 very nice indeed, eventually we all go gen
sishac Posted June 11, 2014 Report Posted June 11, 2014 Agree with the service dial and will also mention that the date window doesn't look centered over the cyclops (that could be the angle through). I've got a gen 1675 with service crystal and bezel insert. Love the service dial so I bought one on VRF...now just waiting on hands. If you like the service dial, fantastic...it will glow and make the watch functional. My 1680 has Swiss 25 lumi dial and I love it! My grail is a 5512 with service dial!
Cats Posted June 11, 2014 Report Posted June 11, 2014 Congrats wear it in good health Verzonden vanaf mijn iPad met behulp van Tapatalk
prdubis Posted June 12, 2014 Report Posted June 12, 2014 Actually nobody knows if Op finally bought the watch...
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