| Manufacturer: | Rolex |
| Regular Price: | $18,002.36 |
| Item Number: | 138048 |
| Nickname: | Rolex Pepsi |
| Condition: | Vintage |
| Model Name/Number: | GMT-Master 1675 "Long E" |
| Serial/Year: | 2,8XX,XXX - 1971 |
| Gender: | Men's |
| Movement: | Automatic 1575 |
| Case: | Previously polished case in excellent condition with light wear from use. Comes with a red back Pepsi bezel insert with some wear. The bezel has faded over the years and the blue portion has faded slightly and the red portion has turned to a pinkish color. Inner case back is stamped: 1675 II.70. Serial and reference numbers are crisp and well defined. Acrylic crystal is in excellent condition with very faint wear. |
| Dial: | Excellent matte black dial with light patina. The lume on the dial and in the hands has aged to a buttery yellow color. Some of the lume plots have developed small areas of darker patina. The lume in the hands is slightly darker than the lume on the dial, this can be hard to notice. The hands have developed patina. |
| Bracelet: | Very good stainless steel fold over Jubilee bracelet with 20 links and 55 end links. Bracelet has stretch and wear consistent with age. The clasp is stamped "2.70" indicating it is from 1970 and makes sense for the case production. The clasp has a slight indentation. |
| Box & Papers: | Bob's presentation box |
| Warranty: | This vintage Rolex comes with Bob's Watches one year warranty |
| Return Policy: | If not 100% satisfied, return watch in 3 days for a full refund. Terms. |
This Vintage Rolex watch is in vintage condition with wear consistent with age. The case has been polished and has some light scratches. The bezel has aged beautifully, the red portion has aged to a pink color and the blue has remained strong and turned to a slightly faded aqua. The dial and hands are in great condition and have developed an attractive patina. The bracelet is in great condition with some stretch which is normal for this type of bracelet.
By Paul Altieri
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 1971 example is in overall beautiful condition. It features a lovely "Pepsi" bezel that has faded beautifully over the years. The lume has all aged pretty evenly to a beautiful buttery yellow color. The combination of the faded "Pepsi" colored bezel and nicely aged lume gives this GMT a great vintage aesthetic. This watch has what collectors refer to as a Mark 1 "Long E" dial and the defining characteristic of this is the "E" in Rolex. The central bar in the letter is the same length as the top and bottom one, in addition to the "E" the Rolex coronet has a unique look for this dial type.
* All Pre-Owned Rolex watches are guaranteed to be 100% genuine and certified authentic. Certificates are issued by WatchCSA, the industry's leading independent authority on watch authentication. WatchCSA Certified Pre-Owned certificates are provided for an additional fee at checkout. All watches are shipped to fit the average size wrist (7 1/4" - 7 1/2" for men and 6 1/4" - 6 1/2" for women). Additional links can be purchased if needed. Note that "B&P" means "box and papers" where stated.
This pre-owned Rolex comes with Bob's Watches one year warranty
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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!!
