Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 'MK1 Long-E', circa 1969
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1969
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex GMT-Master, reference 1675, is dated by the vendor to circa 1969. The watch features a black 'MK1 Long-E' dial with applied hour markers containing Tritium plots that display a uniform patina.
The dial is housed in a stainless steel case with crown guards and is topped by a bidirectional, bi-colored 'Pepsi' bezel insert in blue and red aluminum. Timekeeping functions include a standard three-hand display with a date complication under a cyclops lens, supplemented by a fourth hand for a 24-hour time zone display. The watch is presented on an Oyster bracelet equipped with a blade clasp. The vendor describes the case as thick and symmetrical, with the bezel showing light fading to the blue and red segments.
The handset patina is reported to match the dial markers, and the overall condition is described by the vendor as fantastic.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- GMT-Master
- Dial type
- MK1 Long-E
- Reference
- 1675
- Clasp type
- Blade clasp
- Bracelet type
- Oyster
- Bezel material
- Aluminum
- Estimated date
- circa 1969
- Luminous material
- Tritium
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Case and Bezel
- The stainless steel case features crown-guards, a design element introduced for the reference 1675 model. According to the vendor, the case is thick and symmetrical, retaining an appearance described as strong despite displaying signs of honest wear throughout the exterior surfaces. The watch is fitted with a bi-colored aluminum bezel insert in blue and red, commonly referred to as the 'Pepsi' bezel. This component exhibits a light fade to both the red and blue sections, with minor wear consistent with the watch's age.
- Dial and Hands
- The watch features a matte black dial identified as the 'MK1 Long-E' variant. The dial is populated with Tritium plots that display a consistent light patina. The handset mirrors this aging, with the vendor stating that the patina of the hands matches the hour plots on the dial perfectly. A date window is positioned at the 3 o'clock mark, viewed through a cyclops lens on the crystal. The dial markings include the Rolex crown logo, the model name, and the text denoting the Superlative Chronometer designation.
- Visible features
- • Bi-colored red and blue bezel insert with fading • Cyclops lens over the date window at the 3 o'clock position • Black dial with 'GMT-MASTER' and 'SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED' text • Oyster bracelet with blade-style clasp
- Provenance and Condition
- The watch is described as being in fantastic overall condition for its age. It is accompanied by an Oyster bracelet with a blade clasp, which the vendor identifies as the correct bracelet for this specific reference. No history of previous ownership or service records are provided in the source. All condition assessments are provided by the vendor, Oliver & Clarke.
Identification
- Reference
- 1675
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Exact production year not verified by serial number
- Research required: Patina uniformity and dial originality are described by the vendor without independent laboratory authentication