RolexGMT-Master

KEY FACTS

• A charming vintage ‘Pepsi’ Rolex GMT-Master from 1968 with a ‘Long E’ dial
• Offered by a private collector based in London, UK
• Presented with a Rolex box and service invoice pertaining to a recent full mechanical service carried out in February 2023
• Graded ‘B’ for condition by the vendor who reports the watch to be in good working order

FUNCTIONS

• Hours, minutes, seconds, date, and GMT
• Powered by Rolex’s chronometer-certified calibre 1570 movement
• Automatic winding with a 48-hour power reserve

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SUMMARY

The reference 1675 GMT-Master was in production from 1959 to 1980, making it one of the longest-running Rolex models. Many changes were introduced over the watch’s lifespan, including a number of notable dial variations. This example from the late 60s features a matte black ‘Long E’ dial - referring to the letter ‘E’ having a centre bar equal in length to the top and bottom legs. Also known as the ‘Mark 1’, this was regarded as the first matte dial GMT-Master until a ‘Mark O’ from the earlier gilt era was recognized. This generation was also the first in this iconic model line to feature the large 24-hour hand triangular tip. 

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