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springer · 10 January 2012, 10:11 AM

Hello Orchi, I was looking thru this thread tonight and noticed your Mark X dial (the very, elongated dial) that you thought might be a replacement dial. I have seen this dial on many of the late 1970's GMT's as well as being on the early 16750 dials in the 1980's. This is the last variation of the GMT dial on the 1675 and in my opinion is not a replacement dial. It might have been used by Rolex as a replacement tritium dial, but I believe it was used at the end of the 1675 production. I have seen it too many times on the late 1970's GMT's to call it a replacement dial. Also, it makes sense that this dial is often found on the late 1970 1675 GMT's and continues to be found on the early 1980's GMT 16750.

But, that is just my opinion my friend! Take care Orchi.

jP

10 January 2012, 10:11 AM	#37
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,230	Hello Orchi, I was looking thru this thread tonight and noticed your Mark X dial (the very, elongated dial) that you thought might be a replacement dial. I have seen this dial on many of the late 1970's GMT's as well as being on the early 16750 dials in the 1980's. This is the last variation of the GMT dial on the 1675 and in my opinion is not a replacement dial. It might have been used by Rolex as a replacement tritium dial, but I believe it was used at the end of the 1675 production. I have seen it too many times on the late 1970's GMT's to call it a replacement dial. Also, it makes sense that this dial is often found on the late 1970 1675 GMT's and continues to be found on the early 1980's GMT 16750. But, that is just my opinion my friend! Take care Orchi. jP __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.