Rolex GMT-Master 1675 - “MK2” Matte Dial - Pepsi Bezel

Introduced in 1959, the Rolex GMT-Master reference 1675 represents one of the most important chapters in the history of Rolex professional watches. Developed for Pan American Airways pilots and designed to allow the simultaneous reading of two time zones, the GMT-Master quickly became an icon of functional sports watch design. Over its long production period, the reference underwent a series of technical and aesthetic evolutions, resulting in a remarkable variety of configurations that have made the 1675 one of the most appreciated vintage Rolex references among collectors.

The present example, dating to approximately 1973, combines the classic “Pepsi” red and blue bezel insert with a Matte black Mark II dial, representing a particularly attractive configuration from the mature years of the reference. The overall aesthetic retains the unmistakable proportions and functionality that have made the 1675 such an enduring collector’s watch.

The Matte Mark II dial is preserved in very good condition, retaining its original surface and displaying a particularly pleasant and uniform straw-coloured patina on the indexes. The subtle warmth developed over time gives the dial a soft and naturally aged appearance, while preserving its original character and excellent legibility.

The original “Pepsi” bezel insert has likewise undergone a natural evolution, with the red and blue tones becoming softer and more muted over the decades. This gentle fading creates an attractive vintage appearance and complements the warm patina of the dial, resulting in a particularly harmonious combination.

The 40 mm Oyster case retains the robust and balanced proportions characteristic of the GMT-Master 1675, while the rotating bidirectional bezel and additional GMT hand provide the functionality for which the model was originally conceived. The watch is preserved in very good overall condition, showing the natural and expected signs of time and use.

The watch is fitted with its original folded-link Oyster bracelet with clasp code “4-72”. Consistent with its age and previous use, the bracelet displays a light degree of stretch and play, a characteristic often encountered on original vintage Rolex bracelets and one that contributes to the authentic character of the piece.

Dating to approximately 1973, this Rolex GMT-Master reference 1675 represents an appealing vintage example, distinguished by its Matte Mark II dial with warm straw-coloured patina on the indexes and faded “Pepsi” bezel insert: the combination of these naturally aged elements gives the watch the distinctive character and authenticity sought after by collectors of vintage GMT-Masters.