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The Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 is one of the most important vintage Rolex sports watches, and this 1967 example is exactly the kind of watch serious collectors look for.
This is a fully original, honest and beautifully preserved GMT-Master with the details that matter. It has an unpolished 40mm steel case, original Type C gilt dial, original zinc sulphide tritium lume, original flat handset and the correct small GMT hand. These are the details that make a vintage GMT-Master special, and they are also the details so often lost through later servicing, polishing or parts replacement.
The dial is a major highlight. The original gilt dial has developed beautiful patina throughout, with warm ageing to the lume plots and a wonderfully honest vintage appearance. It has not been made to look new, and that is exactly why it is so appealing. This is the kind of character collectors want from a proper 1960s GMT-Master.
The original faded Pepsi bezel adds even more charm. The blue and red tones have aged beautifully, giving the watch the unmistakable vintage GMT look. Combined with the acrylic crystal, gilt dial and small GMT hand, the overall presence is superb.
The watch is powered by the Rolex calibre 1575 automatic movement. Importantly, the movement number corresponds with the supplied original Chronometer certificate, which is a very significant part of this watch’s provenance. In many ways, this Chronometer certificate is more interesting than a standard warranty paper because it tells us more about the watch itself. It records the movement number, confirms the official chronometer testing and also includes the punched serial number of the watch.
This is not simply a vintage GMT-Master with paperwork. It is a watch with proper historical documentation that directly links the case, movement and testing history.
Key Features
Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675
Year 1967
Rolex calibre 1575 automatic movement
Movement number corresponds with the supplied Chronometer certificate
40mm stainless steel case
Unpolished case condition
Original Type C gilt dial
Beautiful patina throughout
Original zinc sulphide tritium lume
Original flat tritium handset
Original small GMT hand
Original faded Pepsi bezel
Acrylic crystal
Rolex Jubilee 6251H bracelet with 1969 date code
Original Chronometer certificate
Punched serial number on certificate
Rolex service history from 2010
A Word on Condition
This Rolex GMT-Master presents as a superb, honest and highly original example. The 40mm steel case is in unpolished condition, retaining the kind of case shape, lug definition and original geometry that collectors are always looking for on a Ref. 1675.
The dial is outstanding. The original Type C gilt dial has aged beautifully, with attractive patina and warm zinc sulphide tritium lume. The original flat handset remains fitted, including the correct small GMT hand, which is a very important detail on a watch of this period.
The faded Pepsi bezel gives the watch a wonderful vintage look, with the kind of colour and softness that cannot be replicated on a modern insert. The acrylic crystal adds further warmth and depth to the dial.
The Rolex Jubilee 6251H bracelet is dated to 1969, making it a period Rolex bracelet rather than a later modern replacement. It suits the watch beautifully and adds to the overall vintage character.
Overall, this is an exceptionally honest GMT-Master with originality, condition and provenance all working together. Watches like this are difficult to find, especially when so many examples have been polished, serviced with replacement parts or separated from their original documentation.
Accessories / The Set
This watch is supplied with its original Chronometer certificate and Rolex service history from 2010.
The Chronometer certificate is a hugely important part of the watch. It shows that the movement was submitted for chronometer testing in January 1967 and includes the movement number, which corresponds with the movement inside the watch. It also carries the punched serial number of the watch.
For a vintage Rolex of this period, this type of documentation is especially valuable because it tells us more than a standard warranty paper. It gives genuine technical and historical provenance, linking the watch to its movement, serial number and chronometer testing.
The watch is not being described as a full set, as there is no original box or standard warranty paper present. However, the Chronometer certificate and service history are highly meaningful and make this a far more interesting and better documented example than a standard watch only GMT-Master.
All purchases are supplied with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.
Why Buy This Watch
The Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 is one of the defining vintage Rolex sports watches. It was designed for travel, aviation and professional use, but today it is loved because of its perfect proportions, practical complication and enormous visual charm.
This example is particularly important because it is honest, original and properly documented. The unpolished case, original Type C gilt dial, original tritium handset, small GMT hand, faded Pepsi bezel and corresponding Chronometer certificate make it a genuinely special watch.
The Chronometer certificate is a major part of the appeal. It does not just accompany the watch. It helps tell the story of the watch. It links the movement, serial number and official testing history, giving a level of provenance that is extremely difficult to find.
For someone looking for a serious vintage Rolex GMT-Master, this is exactly the kind of example to focus on. Original, unmolested, beautifully aged and supported by meaningful documentation.
Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced where required to meet our exacting standards. All purchases are supplied with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging, full purchase documentation and a 12 month warranty as standard.