Rolex
1977 Rolex GMT-Master (Ref. 1675) "Pepsi" Mk V 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.
SPECS
| Stock # |
RLXGMT1675-77
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| Brand | Rolex | |
| Style | GMT-Master | |
| Model | 1675 | |
| Serial | 54XXXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | Stainless Steel | |
| Dial | Matte Black "Mk V" | |
| Millimeters | 40 | |
| Bracelet | Rolex 78360 Oyster Bracelet W/ 580 End Pieces |
CASE & BRACELET
The excellent case retains full and symmetrical lugs that show evidence of being lightly polished in the past with light signs of honest use. The original "fat font" red back "Pepsi" bezel insert exhibits light signs of use throughout and features a unique and attractive denim-like fade to the blue portion and a warm pink fade to the red portion. The Rolex 78360 Oyster bracelet with 580 end pieces retains 11 links that show nominal stretch and will fit up to a 7-inch wrist.
DIAL & HANDS
The original matte black "Mk V" GMT-Master dial is in virtually perfect vintage condition, showing no damage or notable elements of age. The tritium lume plots have achieved a beautiful and vibrant creamy beige patina display no degradation under UV light inspection. The original tritium hands have aged to feature a slightly more saturated patina that coordinates with the dial patina perfectly. Under UV light inspection, the lume in all of the hands, except the 24-hour hand, exhibits some cracking, though it is minimal and the lume in the hands remains stable. The metallic date wheel is original with "open" 6's and 9's.
ACCESSORIES
None. The watch was recently serviced and is keeping time perfectly backed by a 1-year warranty on accurate timekeeping.