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1978 Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 with MK5 dial

11.750,00 €

Brand: Rolex

Model: GMT-Master

Reference: 1675

Serial: 5581xxx

Year: 1978

Case material: All stainless steel

Case dimensions: 40mm excluding crown

Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds and date and GMT

Caliber: Rolex cal. 1570 Automatic

Bracelet: Rolex Oyster 78360 solid-links stainless steel bracelet with 558 end links and clasp code A

Crystal: Acrylic

Accessories: None

Service: Unknown
The first GMT-Master in production ever was the ref. 6542 and was introduced in 1954. But, perhaps one of the most popular vintage Rolex GMT-Master watches is this ref. 1675. Introduced in 1959 and produced till 1980.

Till the mid-1960s, the extra hour hand featured a small triangle and was succeeded by a red hand with a larger triangle through-out the late 1960s and 1970s. Early 1960s models also featured pointed crown guards and a chapter ring, while mid 1960s and on started featuring regular crown guards. True to the era, the first generation of GMT-Master ref. 1675 watches included glossy black dials with gilt printing. This was the case up until the mid-1960s when Rolex exchanged them for matt black dials with white text.
The example offered here for sale is a Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 with MK V dial from 1978.

The period correct Mark 5 dial is in great condition showing only light wear. The ‘maxi’ lume plots feature a vivid creamy patina hue which matches the hands.

The case some signs of previous polishing but retains the shape of the original chamfers. It shows normal signs of wear for its age. The case back remains in the same condition. The blue-back ‘Pepsi’ insert shows nice vivid colors to both portions and has some wear marks.

The original acrylic crystal has some minor scratches that could be easily buffed away.

The watch is running well and keeping time, although service history is unknown.

It is suited on its Rolex Oyster 78360 solid-links stainless steel bracelet with 558 end links and clasp code A that shows some normal wear and little stretch for its age.

Macros of the dial and case are available under request, as well as movement and inner case back pictures.

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