This GMT-Master is in overall goodm, attractive vintage condition. The case is in good condition with normal signs of wear. The numbers are visible between the lugs. The red-back bezel has faded throughout with normal signs of wear and scratches. The inside caseback is stamped "1675" and "IV.68". The dial has color changed from black to brown throughout and this phenomenon is referred to as going “tropical” by collectors. The dial has developed patina has some wear around the edge. Most of the lume plots on the dial show signs of degradation and some with lume loss. The hands have developed patina and the lume in the hands has been color corrected/ relumed to match the color of the lume on the dial. The stainless steel folded Jubilee bracelet has 22 links and no. 55 end links. Back of clasp is stamped “2 70” indicating its from 1970. The bracelet is in overall great condition with normal signs of wear and a bit of stretch between the links.
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 1969 "Pepsi" GMT has a Mark I matte dial and collectors refer to this dial variation as a Mark I "Long E." When looking at the "Rolex" text on the dial the "E" has a longer central bar (same length as the top and bottom ones) and that is where this nickname comes from. The dial on this example has gone “tropical” meaning it was born black and has transformed over the years to a gorgeous chocolate brown color. Not all tropical dials are created equal and when they age evenly across the dial you have something quite special. If you didn’t know it, you would have thought this dial was born brown; its amazing to think how this is technically a defect and back in the day these dials would be swapped out. The lume on the dial is a nice marshmallow color that compliments the dial beautifully and gives smores vibes!
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Great watch and very good help from Sam Berger who catered to my concerns.
Great watch and very good help from Sam Berger who catered to my concerns.
Well represented watch in excellent condition. Super fast shipping. My second purchase from Bobs but not my last. Their watches seem to be in better condition than many of the others I’ve seen online.
The whole transaction process with Bob's is always top notch. The vintage watch was functioning as expected, the case is relatively strong with minimal polishing, and the dial is a beautiful service dial as expected.
I really like this beautiful 1675 with fuchsia bezel.
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I have worn this watch everyday for 47 years, had it cleaned every 8 or so years, had the bezel replaced with the new one back in the 80s. Paid $400 in Switzerland in 1970. This is the greatest lifetime deal ever!!
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