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by springer
Mon Feb 16, 2015 9:25 pm
Forum: Reference Library
Topic: Identifying fake Rolex owner's manuals and papers
Replies: 3
Views: 11948

Identifying fake Rolex owner's manuals and papers

Below are several examples of fake and genuine excerpts from pages found in a fake Rolex Submariner manual and a genuine GMT manual. There are also several examples of both fake and genuine excerpts from the one page owner's manuals used throughout the 1960s. While reviewing the photos below, notice...
by springer
Mon Feb 16, 2015 7:26 pm
Forum: Rolex and Tudor Watches for Sale
Topic: 1972 Rolex GMT 1675, complete set.
Replies: 3
Views: 7627

Re: 1972 Rolex GMT 1675, complete set, $13,450

kryan5732 wrote:Damn, this watch is beautiful!
Thanks Kevin!!!
by springer
Sun Feb 15, 2015 2:07 pm
Forum: Rolex and Tudor Watches for Sale
Topic: 1972 Rolex GMT 1675, complete set.
Replies: 3
Views: 7627

1972 Rolex GMT 1675, complete set.

FOR SALE: 1972 GMT-MASTER, model 1675, serial number 342XXXX, complete set to include warranty paper and original hang tags. This is a one owner watch that I purchased from the original owner. I have a letter from the owner detailing his purchase of this watch directly from Rolex USA in NYC. (The w...
by springer
Sat Feb 07, 2015 7:58 pm
Forum: GMT I6750
Topic: GMT 16750, Mark I and Mark II matte dials
Replies: 0
Views: 10982

GMT 16750, Mark I and Mark II matte dials

There are two variations of the matte dials used by Rolex on the GMT-Master 16750. For simplicity, I will refer to them as the Mark I and Mark II. The coronets are different on both dials, with the Mark I having a taller and slimmer coronet than the Mark II dial. The other distinguishing feature tha...
by springer
Sat Jan 31, 2015 8:31 pm
Forum: Rolex and Tudor Watches for Sale
Topic: 1968 Rolex GMT, fully serviced, very nice.
Replies: 0
Views: 4216

1968 Rolex GMT, fully serviced, very nice.

FOR SALE: 1968 GMT-MASTER, model 1675, serial number 19XXXXX, case back stamped III 68. The watch is in excellent condition with very fat, original lugs that have not been re-cut and retain most of their original look. While the case has been polished in the past, it is very minimal which is eviden...
by springer
Fri Jan 30, 2015 6:49 pm
Forum: Misc Discussion Forum
Topic: What a find.....
Replies: 6
Views: 11338

Re: What a find.....

First off, I would like to welcome you to the forum Alex. Enjoy your time here and the friendships that you are sure to make along the way. For those that do not know Alex, he is an avid collector of fine vintage watches and his Omega Flightmaster collection is second to none. I have seen several of...
by springer
Mon Jan 26, 2015 2:12 am
Forum: Reference Library
Topic: Red Font Date Codes on USA Warranty Papers
Replies: 1
Views: 5041

Red Font Date Codes on USA Warranty Papers

On the back of USA warranty papers, you will often find a group of letters, stamped in red ink, which was used by Rolex to identify when the watch was shipped to a dealer in the USA. The red letter stamps began around 1980 on the typed, USA warranty paper. You may also find some punched, USA warrant...
by springer
Mon Jan 26, 2015 1:59 am
Forum: Reference Library
Topic: Rolex Country Codes Found on Warranty Papers
Replies: 0
Views: 3840

Rolex Country Codes Found on Warranty Papers

Country Codes On watch certificates that are shipped with Non-United States Rolexes, there is a punched number in front of the serial number that signifies the country with which the watch was initially shipped by Rolex Geneva. These numbers come in handy when considering a grey-market watch to dis...
by springer
Mon Jan 26, 2015 1:53 am
Forum: Reference Library
Topic: History of the Submariner -Various Generations
Replies: 0
Views: 3774

History of the Submariner -Various Generations

Here is a great site that discusses the history and various generations of the iconic Rolex Submariner.

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f23/rolex- ... 93354.html