Strictly Vintage Watches: Eric Wind On The Rolex “Fuchsia” GMT-Master

Charlie Dunne, founder of Strictly Vintage Watches, recently wrote about the Rolex “Fuchsia” GMT-Master reference 1675. Within the article, Dunne quoted Eric Wind on the basics behind the “Pink Panther”.

While swapping bezel inserts between GMTs is quite common practice, it is paramount to look for the serial number to assess the legitimacy of a Pink Panther GMT. Upon presenting the watch, Eric Wind emphasized the serial number located between the lugs at 6 o’clock. “It’s essential to identify the serial number with “Fuchsia” 1675 GMTs. The fuchsia phenomenon occurs on the bezels from the 1.8M serial range around 1967-1968.” As per the blues, Wind mentioned collectors can find a wide range of shades. You can really find yourself appreciating the slightest differences. “This [photo above] is a great example that belongs to Dr. Greg Petronzi (@true_patina) which shows how the blue looked originally without fading! Compare this with [the photo below]. It features very even white striations of fading.”

You can read the full article and watch the video below:

https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com/rolex-fuchsia-bezel-gmt-master-reference-1675