Rolex GMT-Master II - 1675 "Pepsi" - *Unpolished*

Year/era: 1969

Reference: 1675

Serial: 195XXXX

Dimensions: 40mm wide, 20mm lug width.

Movement: Automatic Rolex caliber 3075.

Introduced in 1954, the now cult classic Rolex GMT was initially designed as a pilots and travelers watch with its roots tied to Pan Am. The first examples featured a "Pepsi" bezel insert which provided ease of use for deciphering day/night in an alternate time-zone and remains in production to this day. Over the decades, various iterations of the GMT have been released from the "Root Beer" to the blue "Batman." Today, the GMT is as practical as it is popular with collectors, offering great beauty in it's vintage and neo-vintage examples which have taken on their own unique character over the decades. 

This particular 159X serial example, circa 1969 has remained in stunning vintage condition. It houses a "Mk1 matte dial" that remains mint with no notable wear under magnification. All of the tritium plots are full, have aged cleanly and have taken a gorgeous and warm patina that sets this example a cut above the vast majority we come across. The minute hand was professionally color matched but all the hands match well to the dial as a result. The insert is a correct "red back" that shows normal signs of use. There are some scuffs, particularly at 14 but it shows beautiful color that pairs well with the dial patina. Most notably, the case/bracelet are completely unpolished which is very difficult to come by today in this reference. This piece is paired to a stretch rivet C&I with matching date code of '69. It remains very tight and retains 11 links fitting an approximate 7.25 inch wrist. For anyone looking for a true collector grade 1675, we could not be more thrilled to offer this outstanding timepiece in the shop.

Dial: Is mint and shows no notable wear under magnification. All of the tritium plots are full, have aged cleanly and have taken a stunning patina that sets this example a cut above most we come across.

Bezel insert: Is a correct "red back" that shows normal signs of use. There are some scuffs, particularly at 14 but it shows beautiful color that pairs well with the dial patina.

Hands: Are all correct. The minute hand has been professionally color matched.

Case: Fantastic preservation and appears completely unpolished with thick, even lugs, sharp chamfers and lug holes. Correct signed crown.

Bracelet: Appears unpolished with normal signs of use. It is stretch rivet C&I with matching date code of '69. It remains very tight and retains 11 links fitting an approximate 7.25 inch wrist.

Crystal: Clear.

Accessories: Patina for the ages.

The movement is running well on our timegrapher and comes with our 6-month mechanical warranty.

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