Rolex GMT-Master 1675 Unpolished

The Rolex GMT-Master was originally designed for Pan Am pilots in the 1950s and continues to be a flagship model for Rolex to this day. The reference 1675 was introduced in 1959 and remained in production until 1980.

The case appears to be unpolished. The watch has an 3.09M serial dating to circa 1972. It is paired on a folded link Oyster bracelet dating to the 4th quarter of 72 and is likely original to the watch. It features an insanely attractive blue and faded red bezel insert. The watch is 40mm in diameter (46.5mm lug-to-lug).

We sold this GMT-Master 1675 several years back and it is a fantastic example. Charlie tried to buy it from the collector, but the collector passed. Charlie was initially sad, but then found one for himself that he also loved. Soon after, the collector was practically begging Charlie to buy it, but it was too late as he already had one! It was funny. Perhaps in a few years Charlie will be begging for the next owner to sell him this watch! Only time will tell.

To learn more about the Rolex GMT-Master, you can watch my ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex GMT-Master' video and read the corresponding article. You can also read Charlie Dunne’s comprehensive article ‘Collector's Guide: The Rolex GMT-Master Reference 1675 In Steel’.

The watch does not come with box and papers. The watch was recently serviced by True Patina. It recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar. I love the watch and would be thrilled to own it!

PRICE: $28,000 (Item SBUXYT3702)