2010 - The start of new Decade - 1st Post - Rolex Ref 1675 GMT Master with Mk. 1 Dial variant..

Err..."Orchi recently got this 1675 GMT watch from Buddy Nicolas Abuaf...
ALL in GOOD order..."

1.62mil case series...(amongst the early batches of 1675 with Matte Dial...)
Mk.1 Matte Dial...(Mint conditions)
NON Hacking Cal.1570 movement...(no sign of contamination by water)
Matching Hands with Small 24hr GMT Hand...
Open "6 n 9" Date fonts...
Blue+Brown tone Bezel Insert...
7836 Folded Oyster bracelet links + 258 Endlinks...(in fair wear n tear conditions)
No Sign of Service markings inside caseback cover...
Case not been machined re-polished...(no sign of rust or corrosion)
Watch winding smoothly n running accurately...
No Hic-ups...No Hassle...FAST Shipment n Delivery by UPS+Parcel Pro...

Watch was sold by one of the 1st Class...
n BEST Vintage Rolex Forum Sellers in the world from Argentina...
Buddy Nicolas Abuaf...
(In Orchi's book)

He was VERY Humble...when he 1st posted the watch...
for sale in here...

http://www.network54.com/Forum/207673/message/1255952251/FS-+Fantastic+1675+GMT+1.62+millon+serial%2C+Mk1+Dial+first+owner

He didn't even utter THE CLAIM...
which has generally been ABUSED...unfortunately...
by certain regular VRM Sellers...

"ALL ORIGINAL"..."100% ORIGINAL"...

During negotiation stage...
Orchi had a doubt about the case...
with missing "STAINLESS STEEL"...stamping.

Buddy Nicolas had NO objection or reservation...
when Orchi blasted NO less than a Dozen emails to...
the relevant VRF Buddies asking for their assistance...
to offer comments on Orchi's doubt...

ASAP...EVERYONE of the relevant VRF Expert Buddies...
with whom Orchi is very much appreciative of...
replied to Orchi with positive encouragements...

Thank you very much Buddy Nicolas Abuaf...
for being very attentive n accommodating to Orchi's requests...
n for possessing the patience to listen to Orchi's inquiries n ranting...
like you always have been for putting up with Orchi.
Sorry for NOT posting this earlier in October 2009...

Best regards
Orchi.


http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/thread/1262895994/A+VRF+Buddy+asked+for+a+reference+of+Buddy+Nicolas+Abuaf..Orchi+has+this+to+reply..%2B%2B

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Rolex Ref 16750 GMT Master - A Small Dream came through...

Err...Orchi has been wishing to get a near virgin perfect...
looking 16750 GMT with Matte Dial...for some time since.

n this is what Buddy Andrew Shear of ShearTime NYC delivered...
in record time...fated well for Orchi's wrist...

Ref 16750 GMT Master is having Mk.2 Matte Dial variant...
Quick Set Date
In near Virgin original conditions...

Best regards
Orchi.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/thread/1255594322

Here's from ONE of the Highest regarded Vintage Rolex watch Sellers...in VRF.
Andrew Shear of ShearTime NYC...

Having NOT any abrasion marks with End Pieces...
(watch was mostly fitted with leather strap)

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Having NOT any signs of rusting or corrosion whatsoever...
Having clean movement...well preserved with TLC...of a Master watchmaker...
(No sign of abused or mishandling...n having high degree of expertise working with precision tools)

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Having NO signs of the watch case n bezel assembly...
been machine RE-Polished...out of factory.

The back of the PEPSI Bezel insert...is RED!!!

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Just MINOR abrasion...scratches n dings on the entire watch case...n lugs.

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Having perhaps...still the original crystal(though polished)...since factory.

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Having still...the original Crown n Tube...

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Having still...NO visible loss of any prints/plots/minute indexes...
or Tritium markers...
n NO visible signs of spotting/blistering/scratches...
on its Original Matte Dial...

Hands on this watch...are still graceful...

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Merry X'Mas & Happy New Year 2010 to All Readers...

Err...Here's Orchi's 2009 acquisition from World 1st Class VRM Sellers/Buddies..

http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/message/1261665347/Merry+X%27Mas+VRF.Here%27s+Orchi%27s+2009+acquisition+from+World+1st+Class+VRM+Sellers-Buddies%2B%2B

Despite whatever brought upon to the current World's economy by
screw-ups of the US Commercial Financial institutions...n governing policies...
Orchi...being half way across the Globe from the USA in Asia...
has been fortunate enough to be able to sustain works...
to be busy n useful...

In the light of celebrating the present 2009 year end...
n upcoming New Year 2010 Festive Seasons...
Orchi ought to be thankful also to a great many folks that have always been...
very supportive of Orchi's addiction...
with the Vintage Rolex watches...
especially with the Rolex GMT Master watches...

These humbly few numbers of Rolex GMT Master watches...
do serve as constant encouragement for Orchi to work harder...
n be inspired to obtain more beautiful Vintage Rolex watches...
in the coming New Year 2010...hopefully.

Hip Hip Hooray!!!...Triple Cheers to the VRF...!!!

Warmest Festive Greetings...to ALL.
Orchi.


BIG thanks to Buddy Greg Gibson of Atlanta USA...
for this 8.65mil case series 16750 GMT...

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BIG thanks to Buddy Ben of NBTimes of Hong Kong...
for this 9.4mil case series 16760 GMT "Fat Lady"...

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n for this 2.99mil case series Mk.2 Matte Dial 1675 GMT...

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BIG thanks to Buddy - WBAW(WannaBuyAWatch) of Melrose CA...USA.
for this 2.0mil case series Mk.1 Matte Dial 1675 GMT...

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BIG thanks to Buddy Andrew Shear of ShearTime NYC...USA.
for this 7.19mil case series 16750 GMT...

Buddy Andrew even walked the extra miles...
to deliver a Brand New 78360 Oyster bracelet for this watch...

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LASTLY...but not the least...
BIG thanks to Buddy Nicolas Abuaf of BuyingAssistance - Argentina.
for this 1.62mil case series Mk.1 Matte Dial 1675 GMT...

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Rolex GMT watches are Orchi's Best Traveling Companions...(1)

Err...in recent months...
Orchi has had to travel to few more places at various parts of the world on few occasions...

In here...Orchi hopes to share some of these pictures taken during these...
memorable overseas trips...

During each journey...
Orchi never fails to leave home...
without the Rolex GMT watches...

Best regards,
Orchi.


In December 2009...Orchi revisited Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam...


http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/message/1259656349/Good+Morning+Vietnam+-+Ho+Chi+Minh+City%28Saigon%29...


In October 2009...Orchi traveled twice to Changsa - Hunan China.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/message/1254662830/China+is+Rolex%27s+biggest+market-+But+Stores+are+cold+while+biggest+crowd+is+OUTside..%2B%2B


In July 2009...Orchi revisited Sweden n Germany again...

http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/message/1247758233/


In June 2009...Orchi whizzed through 5 European countries...

http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/message/1245173412/