Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 'Pepsi' MK4
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1972
Maker / issuer
RolexThis vintage Rolex GMT-Master, identified by the source as a 'MK4' variant, dates to approximately 1972. The timepiece features an Oyster case which has been professionally refurbished, noted for its thick lugs and clear chamfers.
It is equipped with a rotating bezel with an aluminum red and blue 'Pepsi' insert, also stated to be professionally refurbished. The dial is the 'MK4' variant, characterized by Tritium indices that display patina, complemented by a matching handset. A fourth hand is present for the 24-hour time indication. The watch is currently fitted with a U.S.-made oval-link Jubilee bracelet, featuring a signed blade clasp. According to the seller, the bracelet is period-correct and remains in good condition, appearing to match the case finishing.
The overall assembly reflects the design updates implemented in the reference 1675, including crown guards.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Case
- Professionally refurbished Oyster case
- Type
- GMT-Master
- Bezel
- Professionally refurbished red/blue aluminum insert
- Model
- Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675
- Indices
- Patinated Tritium
- Bracelet
- U.S. oval-link Jubilee bracelet
- Dial Variant
- MK4
- Estimated Date
- circa 1972
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Case and Bezel
- The watch is housed in an Oyster case, which the auction description reports has undergone professional refurbishment. This maintenance process is noted to have preserved the architectural integrity of the case, specifically the thickness of the lugs and the clarity of the chamfered edges. The case shows light signs of wear, including one scratch. The watch features a bidirectional rotating bezel fitted with a bi-colored red and blue aluminum insert, often identified as the 'Pepsi' configuration. This component has also been professionally refurbished and is described as being in fantastic condition, retaining the intended color contrast for AM/PM indication.
- Dial and Hands
- The watch is equipped with a 'MK4' dial variant, which is stated to be in good condition. The indices are applied and contain Tritium, which has developed a significant, rich patina over time. This aging is consistent across the dial. The handset is described as matching the dial, featuring central hour, minute, and seconds hands, alongside the signature GMT fourth hand used to track a second time zone via the 24-hour scale on the bezel. The date is visible through a cyclops lens positioned at the 3 o'clock mark on the crystal.
- Visible features
- • Cyclops lens over the date aperture at 3 o'clock • Rotating bidirectional 24-hour bezel with red and blue insert • Luminous material on indices and hands exhibits yellowed patina • Jubilee-style metal link bracelet with integrated folding clasp
- Bracelet and Clasp
- The timepiece is mounted on a U.S. oval-link Jubilee bracelet, which is cited as being period-correct to the watch. The bracelet is secured with a signed blade clasp. The finish and condition of the metalwork are noted to complement the aesthetics of the case, completing the vintage presentation of the reference.
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: The source describes the watch as 'likely unpolished' regarding the bracelet but also confirms professional refurbishment of the case and bezel
- Research required: The exact production year is estimated by the source as 'circa 1972' without reference to a serial number