Vintage Rolex GMT-Master “Pepsi” ref. 1675 from approximately 1971. The watch has spent a lot of time on wrist and is has aged accordingly. Dial and hands are in good condition, even though the watch is more than 50 years old. Bezel does not have heavy marks, but its original shades of red and blue have patinated with dignity over the years, but it matches well with the overall condition. Attached with a steel Rolex Oyster bracelet from 1980, that is not from the era as the watch itself and is not matched with the reference of the case.
The watch is fully serviced in our watchmaking atelier by our watchmakers, and the watch is running within manufacturers’ criteria.
The watch comes with our service covering letter from 6/2025 and Watch Service Finland service card from 2018.
More information below.
Details
Rolex GMT-Master
Case ref. 1675, ser. 285XXXX.
Case material stainless steel, Blue/Red aluminum bezel insert.
Movement cal. 1570 (1575), mechanical automatic winding movement.
Bracelet stainless steel Rolex Oyster ref. 93150, steel clasp marked VE, steel end pieces nr. 280. The bracelet is from different era than the watch.
Watch has passed water resistance test to + 3.0 bar (= 30 m, splash proof).
Bezel diameter approximately 39 mm.
Size between lugs: 20 mm (strap attachment).
Fits wrist (diameter): 175 mm (17,5 cm) and less.
Functions: Time, date, central seconds, GMT, automatic winding movement, bi-directional GMT bezel.
Watch condition
Dial and hands condition: good, patinated, lume cracked at GMT hand.
Case condition: worn, cleaned, scratches and dents, finishing not visible anymore and heavy rounding.
Bracelet condition: worn, cleaned, has some scratches and dents, finishing not visible anymore, lightly stretched between links.
Movement condition: good, professionally serviced in our atelier 6/25 and working as should, small scratches.
Plexiglass condition: moderate.
Guarantee: This watch is running well and working as it should. It has been professionally serviced by our watchmakers 6/25 in our watchmaking atelier. We offer 1 year guarantee for mechanical functionality for this watch.
Please note that like all mechanical watches, regular servicing and water-resistance testing are essential to long-term care and functionality. We suggest annual cleaning and water-resistance checks either with us or through an authorized service center.
The guarantee does not extend to damage caused by accidents or misuse - for example, drop or impact, moisture ingress due to an open crown or use in environments such as saunas.
Polus watchmakers’ commentary: This watch has been carefully checked at our watchmaking atelier for authenticity, overall condition, rate result and water resistance test. This Rolex GMT-Master is in good condition overall. The case has not been refinished by us and has heavy rounding and most of the original finishings have worn off. The case has passed water resistance test to +3,0 bar (= 30 m, splash proof). The movement has been professionally serviced 6/25 in our watchmaking atelier, and it is running well and accurately, within manufacturers’ criteria.
Even though we try our best to caption the honest condition of the watch in the pictures, they never tell the whole truth. We always welcome you to visit our boutique to try on the watch if possible. Please contact us if you have any questions concerning the watch (box below). Every picture is of the actual watch.
This pre-owned watch is sold with margin scheme taxation. Included VAT will be stated 0% on the customers invoice.
