Rolex GMT-Master 1675

Vintage Rolex GMT-Master Ref 1675 Stainless Steel Oyster

15,429.86 Circa 1978 172421 Vintage Mens No Box or Papers Stainless Steel Acrylic 40mm Aluminum GMT 5420XXX Black w/ Tritium hour markers, Tritium hands & Tritium lume 1575 Automatic Bidirectional Date Stainless Steel Oyster Oysterclasp This Rolex GMT-Master is in overall great vintage condition, consistent with age. The case is in good condition with normal signs of wear. The inside caseback is stamped "1675". The numbers are clearly visible between the lugs. The red-back bezel is in attractive condition with some wear/ scratches. The blue portion has faded mostly and now presents as a silvery light blue color and the red portion is a lovely raspberry color. The dial is in overall good, attractive condition and has developed light patina. The lume on the dial has developed light patina and is a marshmallow color. The hands have developed patina and the lume has aged to a similar color to the lume on the dial. The lume in the minutes hand has a crack down the center which can be hard to notice. This watch features a 78360 bracelet with no. 580 end links and 13 links. The clasp is stamped "VB” indicating it’s from 1977 . The oyster bracelet is in great overall condition with normal wear and some stretch between the links which is not uncommon. The GMT Master is Rolex's signature pilot's watch, complete with dual-time capabilities. It came to market in 1955, with ref. 1675 following shortly after in 1959. It's one of the most sought-after vintage Rolex watches on the secondary market because it's instantly recognizable with its 24-hour bezel and dedicated GMT hand. The Rolex 1675 was also notably the first GMT Master to use crown guards. Rolex initially used glossy dials in the 1675 until around 1966 and switched to matte dials. This circa 1978 example is in overall lovely condition. This watch has what collectors refer to as a Mark 5 dial and the defining characteristic of this is the tall coronet and the placement of the "M" in "Master" over the "C" in chronometer, it divides the C and H. We love the combination of the marshmallow lume and the uniquely faded bezel. If you are in the market for a GMT with character this one is worth considering!