The Rolex GMT-Master 1675 is one of the most recognizable vintage tool watches ever created. Yet truly honest, unpolished examples are becoming increasingly difficult to find. This particular piece stands out immediately — the kind of watch that arrives and you instantly know it’s special.
The bezel shows that soft, natural fading that only decades of real use can produce. Its “Pepsi” insert has developed the perfect balance of muted blue and warm red tones, carrying the kind of character collectors spend years searching for. The gilt “open track” matte dial is the highlight: a beautifully preserved specimen with a warm, even patina across the indices and matching hands. The lume has aged into a creamy yellow that only time — and no restoration — can create.
We sourced this watch from a longtime owner who bought it as a personal reward after a major trip. From that moment on, it became his companion on every vacation, business trip, and road journey. Not a safe-queen, but a lived-in partner. You can feel that history in the soft case glow, the gentle stretch of the bracelet, and the honest wear across the aluminum bezel. Nothing is damaged; everything has character.
Watches like these do not appear often. Every detail is cohesive, authentic, and quietly beautiful. A 1675 that wasn’t “built perfect,” but lived perfectly. And thanks to the newest photoset, that personality finally shows through.
Specifications:
Brand: Rolex
Model: GMT-Master
Reference: 1675
Year: 1967
Dial: Gilt “Open Track” matte dial with warm, even patina
Lume: Original tritium on dial & hands, beautifully aged to creamy yellow
Bezel: Faded “Pepsi” red/blue aluminum insert with natural aging
Case Size: 40mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Crystal: Acrylic (Top Hat)
Movement: Rolex Caliber 1575 (automatic, GMT function)
Bracelet: Rolex 7836 folded-link (light, even stretch; matches age)
Box and Papers: Not present.
Condition:
Honest and cohesive vintage wear
Even patina across dial and hands
The Rolex GMT-Master 1675 is one of the most recognizable vintage tool watches ever created. Yet truly honest, unpolished examples are becoming increasingly difficult to find. This particular piece stands out immediately — the kind of watch that arrives and you instantly know it’s special.
The bezel shows that soft, natural fading that only decades of real use can produce. Its “Pepsi” insert has developed the perfect balance of muted blue and warm red tones, carrying the kind of character collectors spend years searching for. The gilt “open track” matte dial is the highlight: a beautifully preserved specimen with a warm, even patina across the indices and matching hands. The lume has aged into a creamy yellow that only time — and no restoration — can create.
We sourced this watch from a longtime owner who bought it as a personal reward after a major trip. From that moment on, it became his companion on every vacation, business trip, and road journey. Not a safe-queen, but a lived-in partner. You can feel that history in the soft case glow, the gentle stretch of the bracelet, and the honest wear across the aluminum bezel. Nothing is damaged; everything has character.
Watches like these do not appear often. Every detail is cohesive, authentic, and quietly beautiful. A 1675 that wasn’t “built perfect,” but lived perfectly. And thanks to the newest photoset, that personality finally shows through.
Specifications:
Brand: Rolex
Model: GMT-Master
Reference: 1675
Year: 1967
Dial: Gilt “Open Track” matte dial with warm, even patina
Lume: Original tritium on dial & hands, beautifully aged to creamy yellow
Bezel: Faded “Pepsi” red/blue aluminum insert with natural aging
Case Size: 40mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Crystal: Acrylic (Top Hat)
Movement: Rolex Caliber 1575 (automatic, GMT function)
Bracelet: Rolex 7836 folded-link (light, even stretch; matches age)
Box and Papers: Not present.
Condition:
Honest and cohesive vintage wear
Even patina across dial and hands