Err...or perhaps Orchi could be a lousy dreamer...?

Here's what Orchi netted during the last weekend trip abroad in...err...Hong Kong...
from a TRUE Gentleman Seller whom Orchi regards HIGHLY...
as ONE of the BEST Sellers that this esteemed VRF could offer...
n a True Buddy.

NOT only has Orchi bought several watches from him prior to this...
Orchi has grown to be very fond of him...personally too.

Whilst he sells significant numbers of regular Rolex watches or parts...
n other famous brands of Vintage watches on full time basis...
he is BEST known amongst several SERIOUS n Worldly collectors of RARER Vintage Rolex watches...
with whom he has been keeping himself...in a very low profile...
n his many AWESOME deals in Strictest Confidentiality...for his clienteles.

Although Orchi wishes NOT to disclose his identity OPENLY in here...just yet...
because Orchi finds him to be somewhat shy at times perhaps...
nevertheless...to those VRF BUDDIES that desires to...
PLEASE drop Orchi an email...n Orchi shall be MORE than pleased...
n willing to share him...n his vast resources with you...

Ppsssssttt...he sells them in excellent quality...
n at VERY reasonable prices too...

Best regards
Orchi.

Here's to you Buddy...!
You know who you are...Cheers!!!

Many thanks for letting Orchi have this very NICE...
Rolex 1675 GMT Master with 2.999mil case series...n Mk.1 Dial.


Its in between the Lugs:
Vital stat...Case Ref# n Serial Nos...
must be easily n CLEARLY...seen.


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Its Bracelet:
Stamped 7836 Oyster + 380 End Links...n Dated "72"...
(Orchi finds this combo to be BEST for Vintage 1675 GMT)


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Inside of its Backcase cover:
Stamped "III.70" with 1 RSC service mark...
n minor pitting on the fringe away from the Gasket...
at no compromise to its water proofing quality...


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In its Movement compartment:
#D065xxx Cal.1575...is clean n tidy...
winding n running smoothly.
(with exception of a noticeable looseness of its Rotor Shaft)


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On its Backcase:
Its Factory case machining lines n finishing is still evident...
(Recess lip next to backcase cover edge between the lugs base...
is present for Rounded Crown Guards 1675 cases)


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Its Imperfections...found on watch case n lugs:
Noticeable Scratches...Dents...Nicks n Dings here or there...
n everywhere...LOL.
(From regular usage during its 40yo age...
in fair wear n tear conditions)


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Its Imperfections on the Mk.1 variant Matte Dial:
Due mainly to its aging...n PRIOR mishandling...
(NOT noticeable UNLESS seen with a Lourpe of 10x or more magnifications)


A little bit of Lume marker material being scraped off by its 24hr GMT hand...previously.


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Minute Lost of Matte paint around the fringes of the Dial...
caused by CARELESS handling...during watch servicing or what not...


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HERE's are the Factory FAT Case Lugs:
Obvious noticeable scratches n what not...
from regular usage or careless handling over the last...
40yo or so...


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Here's its Hands:
(Seen with very minor cracks on lume n spotting)


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HERE's its Beautifully FADED Bezel n Dial conditions:
(Matching Patina on STRONG Dial Hour markers n Hands...
MOST White prints n plots on Dial are still very much intact...)


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a soft lugghole, i dont think this can happen by just wear and tear, perhaps somebody with more knowledge can chip in

ive seen a few very good almost perfect polish jobs but the softnes around the luggholes is a dead giveaway

i cant get my scans from work otherwise i have a few first owner/ never polished watches that had that look

never the less a stunning watch

cheers
christian

Those looked pretty sharp to me, but I'm less experienced than many here. In any case, how did Rolex polish these watches in the factory (the original case polish) without softening the holes? Do they make the holes after polishing?

Best,
Ian

which tends to round off the edges.
A hard felt lap is used instead.

Best regards
Orchi.

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Best regards
Orchi.

That watch is really great. Thanks for sharing the photos. I love the fat bevels on the 1675s.

Perhaps one day when I'm ready to buy another I will inquire about your faithful source!

Best,
Ian

What a wonderful post and even more wonderful watch - Orchi did it again !!

Good taste like always, my friend !! WELL DONE!

Enjoy this sexy 1675!
Werner

Thanks for detailed pics and comments - very informative.

First owner , never polished:
It looks like they drilled the holes after polishing the case!

Cheers

AZ

Best regards
Orchi.

Beveled edges.... are soooooooo sexy!

Here are some more.. to compare...


1967 GMT.... see the different shape of the crownguard...


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Best regards
Orchi.

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.....really not too bad!
Lorenzo

and all the knowledge and years of experience that u have put in it
Good catch Buddy Orchi
Regards from Dili, East Timor.
Arturo