Flat-lay of a Rolex GMT-Master with tropical brown dial, faded Pepsi bezel, and Jubilee bracelet.

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RolexRolex GMT-Master 1675 'Tropical' Pepsi Bezel

Name: Rolex Rolex GMT-Master 1675 'Tropical' Pepsi Bezel
Brand: Rolex
SKU: 1675

1965-1975, 1675

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The Rolex GMT-Master ref. 1675 remains the defining dual-time wristwatch of the jet age, produced from 1959 to 1980 and worn by everyone from Pan Am pilots to film stars. This stainless steel example from the 1970s represents the model at its mature apex, before the introduction of quickset date complications diluted its austere functionality.

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Collector Notes

Introduced in 1959 as a collaboration between Rolex and Pan American World Airways, the GMT-Master ref. 1675 was designed to assist pilots navigating multiple time zones during the dawn of intercontinental jet travel. The model succeeded the short-lived ref. 6542 and would remain in production for over two decades, making it one of the longest-running references in the Rolex catalogue.

At its heart sits the Cal. 1575, a 26-jewel movement beating at 19,800 vph (2.75 Hz) and derived from the proven Cal. 1570 architecture. The addition of the independently adjustable 24-hour hand, driven through an ingenious gear train, allowed wearers to track a second time zone via the bi-directional rotating bezel. *The 1675 is perhaps most celebrated for its matte dials and acrylic bezels in the 1960s and early 1970s*, though by this period many examples had transitioned to glossy dials and more durable aluminium inserts.

The 40mm Oyster case, with its crown guards introduced around 1965, strikes a balance between tool-watch practicality and the proportions expected of a professional instrument. The 1675 was available in both steel and two-tone configurations, but collectors today favour all-steel examples for their understated utility and resistance to the fashions that would later inflate case sizes beyond recognition.

Culturally, the GMT-Master transcended its aviation origins. Marlon Brando wore a 1675 in Apocalypse Now, having removed the bezel to suit his character's maverick sensibilities. Che Guevara was photographed wearing one during the Cuban Revolution. These associations, combined with the model's two-decade production span, have made the 1675 a cornerstone of any serious vintage Rolex collection, a watch that serves equally well as daily wearer or investment-grade artefact.

Specifications

Closer look

Brand:: Rolex
Model:: Rolex GMT-Master 1675 'Tropical' Pepsi Bezel
Movement:: Automatic
Functions:: date, 24-hour, hours, minutes, centre seconds
Features:: The 40mm Oyster case and independently adjustable 24-hour hand make this the archetypal GMT complication in its most elegant form, before the addition of quickset mechanisms and ceramic bezels.
Case:: Stainless Steel, 40mm
Dial:: Tropical Brown (aged)
Bracelet:: Stainless Steel Jubilee

The watch appears to be in overall good vintage condition commensurate with its age, though a detailed in-hand inspection would be required to assess the originality of luminous plots, hands, and bezel insert. Surface wear consistent with decades of use would be expected on both case and bracelet. In our view, potential buyers should verify the service history and confirm the movement's authenticity, as Cal. 1575 examples from this era are occasionally found with replaced components or non-original parts following decades of regional servicing.

This example is offered as watch only, without original box or papers. Provenance and ownership history are not documented.

Frequently asked

What is the reference number?

The reference number is 1675 (Rolex).

What year is this watch?

This piece dates to 1965-1975.

What is the case size?

The stainless steel case measures 40mm in diameter.

What movement does it have?

Automatic

What bracelet or strap comes with it?

Stainless Steel Jubilee

Does it come with box and papers?

Please enquire for the full set details.

What is the condition?

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