Rolex
1967 Rolex GMT-Master (Ref. 1675) Mk. I "Long E" Dial
The Rolex GMT-Master, a symbol of sophistication and versatility, has a storied history that dates back to 1954. It all started when Rolex received a request from Pan American Airways (Pan Am) to develop a technical pilot's watch capable of displaying two time zones simultaneously. With the advent of commercial transcontinental flights, Pan Am needed a watch for their long-haul international flight crews that would enable them to keep track of time in multiple locations.
GMT, which stands for Greenwich Mean Time, is the universal time standard that regulates the world's clocks and serves as the basis for aviation planning and schedules. The Rolex GMT-Master is equipped with 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 GMT-Master looks perfect in every setting and makes an excellent travel partner, making it one of the most universally loved watches of today.
SPECS
| Stock # | RLXGMT1675-67 | |
| Brand | Rolex | |
| Style | GMT-Master | |
| Model | 1675 | |
| Serial | 17XXXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | Stainless Steel | |
| Dial | Matte Black "Mk. I" | |
| Millimeters | 40 | |
| Bracelet | Rolex "USA Made" Oyster Rivet Bracelet |
CASE & BRACELET
The impressively crisp case was recently professionally polished to feature factory-like dimensions, chamfers, and finishing. The case exhibits signs of only gentle wear in the past. The original red back fat-font "Pepsi" bezel insert is in excellent condition, retaining vibrant, yet subtly faded colors and gentle signs of use present. The era-correct Rolex "USA Made" Oyster rivet bracelet dates to 1964 and remains in exceptional condition for its age, retaining 10 links that show subtle stretch and will fit up to a 7-inch wrist.
DIAL & HANDS
The original matte black Mk. I dial is in exceptionally well-preserved- near-perfect condition, with the only element of age present being nominal oil staining along the very edge of the dial, though it is invisible to the naked eye. Otherwise, the dial exhibits no damage or notable age. The zinc sulfide tritium lume has developed a bright, creamy patina and remains full and round with no notable degradation present when inspected under UV light. The original tritium hands, including the small 24-hour hand, match the dial patina perfectly and show no degradation when inspected under UV light. The metallic date wheel is original with "closed" 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.