heavenstorm Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hi guys, RWG seems to be the best place to ask about vintage watches so here i go. I have recently acquired a gmt master 1675 from yr 1977. Serial is 52xxxxx. Gold bezel missing etc but movement working. Rolex has authenticated this as genuine but the bracelet confuses me as the gold seems to be plated and wore off. Another thing is i dont think the insert is correct as i couldnt find a pepsi insert 1675 with this kind of dial. Pics: Thanks for your time and have a great day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 With the 'nipple' dial and two-tone bracelet, I'd say it looked like this when new. It's likely a 'root beer'. I don't know if Rolex used plated bracelets, but it could have been replaced over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Like Joey says, or it could have been a two tone with a black insert and a gold bezel. Interesting how you have an insert attached w/o a bezel Bracelet is weird, but you could always pick up a more appropriate one from VRM or ebay. Here's a TT 1675 to give you an idea of what they look like http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-Two-Tone-Vintage-GMT-Master-Ref-1675-Nipple-Dial-/261736438277?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item3cf0b51a05 Yours looks like a good project watch- good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavenstorm Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Thanks guys. Yes i think it might be a root beer. Seeing the dial color etc. Its just the bracelet that confuses me. Especially when rolex didnt say anything about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavenstorm Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 My question is now where to source a full gold bezel for this? I also have no idea where to source a rootbeer insert. All i saw were pepsi insert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavenstorm Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 found wholesaleoutlet990 on ebay is it trustable? will the parts fit gen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kime Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 They might well fit, but the quality is "questionable"... why not buy gen parts, especially the insert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavenstorm Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 They might well fit, but the quality is "questionable"... why not buy gen parts, especially the insert? Thanks for the advise. Im looking for aftermarket bcs i cant find the gen anywhere and rolex quoted me 6k usd bcs they want to service the whole watch. I tried to ask them just to put new bezel and overhaul and they refused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Startime has 18k 1675 bezels for $500. http://www.startimesupply.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=1&Product_Code=RGB18K&Category_Code=1D_Rolex_Bezel_Rotate-Bezel-plastGMT Not sure how it would fit onto a gen retaining ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavenstorm Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 I actually found a gen gold bezel and rootbeer insert for 800 usd. But i think its not a problem anymore as i returned the watch to the seller to avoid headache. Thanks for the help guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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