Rolex
1975 Rolex GMT-Master (Ref. 1675) Mk. IV Dial
The Rolex GMT is the jet-setting icon of the Rolex sports watch family. The history of this sophisticated, versatile style dates back to 1954 when Rolex received a request from Pan Am to create a technical pilot's watch that could indicate two time zones simultaneously. As advances in aviation made transcontinental flights commercially available, Pan Am needed a watch that could be issued to their crews on long-haul international flights.
GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time - the time zone that regulates world clocks and is required for all aviation planning and schedules. The Rolex GMT Master has a fourth 24-hour hand that directly displays the same time zone as the standard 12-hour hand but on a 24-hour scale. The edition of this GMT hand enabled crews to set the watch to GMT or another time zone and, using the rotating 24-hour scale bezel, correct the offset to display a second time zone on the 24-hour scale.
This feature is just as useful today, allowing the modern traveler to easily keep track of their home time zone, no matter how far they may have journeyed.
SPECS
| Stock # | RLXGMT1675-75 | |
| Brand | Rolex | |
| Style | GMT-Master | |
| Model | 1675 | |
| Serial | 40XXXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | Stainless Steel | |
| Dial | Matte Black "Mk. IV" | |
| Millimeters | 40 | |
| Bracelet | Rolex 7836 Folded-Link Oyster Bracelet W/ 380 End Pieces |
CASE & BRACELET
The excellent case retains thick and symmetrical lugs that retain subtle chamfers and exhibit minimal edivance of being previously polished with honest signs of use present. The original red back "fat font" bezel insert is exceptional, showing minimal wear with a captivating and desirable fade to the blue and red colors. The original Rolex 7836 folded-link Oyster bracelet with 380 end pieces retains 12 links that show minor stretch for the style and age of the bracelet and will fit up to a 7 1/2-inch wrist.
DIAL & HANDS
The original matte black Mk. IV dial is in virtually perfect vintage condition, displaying no damage or age. The tritium lume plots have achieved a vivid golden-yellow patina and exhibit no degradation under UV light inspection. The original hands match the dial perfectly, with no degradation present when inspected under UV light. The metallic date wheel is original with "open" 6's and 9's.
ACCESSORIES
None. The watch is running and functioning correctly, though the service history is unknown. A movement service can be purchased upon request.
