The legendary vintage Rolex 1675.
There’s something about the Rolex 1675 that just strikes a perfect chord—a combination of design, function, and patina that you can’t easily replicate in today’s offerings. Whether it’s the no crown guard version from the early ’60s, with its gilt dial an...
A legend and a classic, for sure!
The Blueberry. Haven't thought about that one in a while! I've never owned a Blueberry, but I spent way too much time reading countless impassioned opinions about their originality/authenticity. I'm reluctant to opine on that because, well, that's always ...
Blueberry soda, make way . . .
. . . for root beer. Not mine; I took this photo in 2014. I know the owner, he still has it. 🥤 ...
Wonderful
Surprisingly still quite affordable by vintage rolex standards. I wonder why Rolex won't make thinner cases, would be so much more enjoyable on the wrist.
Great piece of history
Hard to believe the daytona on bracelet was cheaper back then!
What a beauty, Bill!
That case is in incredible condition and that is never easy to find these days.
The attractiveness of the vintage GMTM is…
the “imperfections” from aging that makes each one unique. It is a ref which I spent quite some time researching before taking the plunge… grateful for the resources on WPS and help/advices received along the way in avoiding pitfalls 😉🙏🏻. ...
All best of the best.
Exclamation chapter ring gilt 1675 revit bracelet all correct hands “length” are perfect. What more can you expect other than owned by a world famous person. Awesome.
An ode to a watch much loved 👌🏻👍🏻🙌🏻
Beautifully written, Bill! Decades of appreciation I take it 😊
Hello dear Bill! You made a beautiful thoughtful description of the ref 1675 model in your opening post and show some superb examples from your collection to illustrate your words.
The GMT vintage is a very special watch and though very desirable and nice the present ceramic is it will never bring the same charm of the old versions with their patina on dial and hands and bezel fading. Thank you for this great post of yours! Best cor...
