Rolex
1965 Rolex GMT-Master (Ref. 1675) Gilt Dial
GMT, which stands for Greenwich Mean Time, is the universal time standard that regulates the world's clocks and is the basis for aviation planning and schedules. The Rolex GMT-Master has a fourth 24-hour hand that displays the same time zone as the standard 12-hour hand but on a 24-hour scale. This GMT hand allows wearers to set the watch to GMT or any other time zone and then adjust the offset using the rotating 24-hour bezel to display a second time zone. This remarkable feature makes the Rolex GMT-Master a must-have for anyone who frequently travels across multiple time zones, allowing them to keep track of two time zones with ease and precision.
The first few years of the reference 1675, the second GMT-Master reference to come from Rolex, saw rapid evolution in the model's design. This swift progression resulted in various iterations of the dial and case styles, all of which had minuscule production windows. This has become one of the most celebrated and documented eras for the Rolex GMT-Master and is generally referred to as the Gilt era for Rolex.
SPECS
| Stock # | RLXGMT167565-2 | |
| Brand | Rolex | |
| Style | GMT-Master | |
| Model | 1675 | |
| Serial | 12XXXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | Stainless Steel | |
| Dial | Glossy Gilt | |
| Millimeters | 40 | |
| Bracelet | Rolex 6251H Jubilee Bracelet W/ 55 End Pieces |
CASE & BRACELET
The case features full and symmetrical lugs that show evidence of being polished in the past, with honest signs of light wear present. The original, wonderfully faded "fat font" red back "Pepsi" bezel insert features a handsome fade that captures the original colors well while enhancing the watch's overall vintage aesthetic. The Rolex 6251H rolled-link Jubilee bracelet dates slightly later than the watch, but is era-correct, and retains 22 links that show normal stretch for the style and age of the bracelet.
DIAL & HANDS
The original glossy black gilt dial is well-preserved and in beautiful vintage condition, maintaining its glossy finish throughout, with minimal age-related wear that is invisible to the naked eye and expected for a gilt dial of this era. There is very subtle spidering present throughout the dial, though it is not visible to the naked eye, and only slightly visible when viewed under magnification. The original tritium lume plots have achieved a lovely creamy-golden patina and exhibit no degradation when inspected under UV light. The hands are original to the watch, and the hour, minute, and seconds hands were previously professionally restored with tritium to match the dial, with the small 24-hr hand retaining its original tritium lume. The metallic date wheel is original with "open" 6's and 9's.
ACCESSORIES
None. The watch is keeping time, but the service history is unknown. A movement service can be purchased upon request.