GMT-Master 1675 - MK2 Dial, Original Bezel & Hands - Watch Only (1972)

Rolex GMT-Master 1675 - MK2 Dial, Original Bezel & Hands - Watch Only (1972)

A highly collectible early-1970s GMT-Master 1675 retaining its original MK2 matte dial, original Pepsi bezel insert, and original tritium hands - the configuration most sought after by vintage Rolex collectors. The dial, bezel, and hands have aged together, producing the warm, uniform patina that defines a correct, untouched vintage example.

Details:

• Reference: 1675
• Year: ca. 1972
• Case Size: 40mm, stainless steel with pointed crown guards
• Bezel: Bidirectional rotating, original aluminum 24-hour Pepsi insert with evenly faded blue/pink finish
• Dial: Original MK2 matte black with creamy tritium hour plots, GMT-Master text in red
• Movement: Rolex Caliber 1575, automatic, with GMT 24-hour function
• Bracelet: Stainless steel Oyster with folded links and signed Rolex clasp
• Crystal: Acrylic (Plexi)
• Water Resistance: 50 meters (period spec, not certified today)
• Lug Width: 20mm

Set Includes:

• Watch only - no box or papers

Condition:

• Original MK2 dial with uniform creamy tritium patina, no service intervention
• Original tritium hands matching the dial's patina
• Original Pepsi bezel insert with even fade - blue half well-preserved, red half softened to a desirable pink/coral
• Case retains good lug profile with pointed crown guards intact
• Acrylic crystal in good condition with light surface marks consistent with age
• Oyster bracelet shows honest stretch typical of a vintage example

A correct 1675 with its original MK2 dial, untouched hands, and faded Pepsi bezel is one of the most rewarding entry points into vintage sports Rolex collecting - exactly the configuration that has driven this reference's standing in the market.