ROLEX | GMT-Master, Ref. 1675, A Stainless Steel Wristwatch with Bracelet Circa 1972

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GMT-Master, Ref. 1675

A Stainless Steel Wristwatch with Bracelet Circa 1972

Dial: black

Caliber: cal. 1575 automatic, 26 jewels

Case: stainless steel, screw-down back

Closure: Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Dimensions: 40 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 180 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Case numbers: ref. 1675 / serial: 3167741

The longest running GMT-Master reference in Rolex’s archives, the 1675 was first introduced in 1959 and remained a part of the catalog until 1980. Due to its long production span, the GMT-Master 1675 can be found with a wide assortment of variations, and this example from 1972 offers plenty for the discerning collector. The fat-font red and blue “Pepsi” bezel insert has faded to a desirable hue over the years, and the tritium hour markers on the hands and excellent condition MK2 matte black dial have developed a warm patina over the years. The “Pepsi” 1675 is the archetypical GMT-Master reference, and this example is a fantastic representation of the quintessential Rolex pilot’s watch.