Rolex GMT-Master 1675 MK1 Long E Heavy Patina Pepsi Red Back Jubilee 1967 (Full-Set/Serviced)

Rolex GMT-Master 1675 from 1967 with MK1 Long E dial, faded Pepsi bezel, matching jubilee bracelet, and full box and papers.

Rolex GMT-Master

Rolex is one of the most recognized names in watchmaking, and that reputation is built on decades of producing reliable, well-constructed tool watches. The brand has been around since the early 20th century and has a long track record of supplying watches to professionals across aviation, diving, and exploration. Their watches hold value well and have a strong secondary market, which is part of why vintage Rolex pieces attract serious collector interest.

The GMT-Master was introduced in the 1950s in partnership with Pan American Airways, designed to help pilots and flight crews track two time zones at once. The reference 1675 was produced from roughly 1959 through 1980, making it one of the longer-running references in the GMT-Master line. It uses the caliber 1570 movement, a solid and proven automatic that Rolex refined over many years. The watch features the classic bidirectional rotating bezel with a two-color insert, most famously in the red and blue "Pepsi" configuration, along with a fourth hand pointing to a secondary time zone on a 24-hour scale.

What makes the 1675 interesting to collectors today is largely its age and the variety of dial and bezel configurations produced across its long production run. Early examples often feature long "E" dials with zinc sulfide lume that ages to a distinctive warm tone, which many collectors find appealing. The watch sits at a size that works well on the wrist, and despite being a vintage piece, it still functions as a practical GMT watch. It sits in a middle ground between entry-level vintage Rolex and the more expensive sport references, which keeps it accessible while still being genuinely collectible.

Key Details To Consider

This Rolex GMT-Master reference 1675 is an all-original, period-correct example from 1967, carrying a 1.6 million serial number. The case has been polished at some point in its past, but it remains in strong shape with thick lugs and traces of factory bevels still visible along the edges. Overall, the case presents well for its age.

The dial is an original MK1 Long E example with zinc sulfide lume that has aged to a warm pumpkin color, carried through consistently in the matching hands. Under UV light, the lume still reacts with a bright green glow, which is exactly what you want to see on a dial of this vintage. The red-back Pepsi bezel insert has faded naturally over the decades and complements the overall look of the watch nicely.

The original jubilee bracelet is in very good condition for a piece from the 1960s. It shows minimal stretch, which is normal at this age, and currently fits a 7.5 inch (19 cm) wrist. Additional links can be provided upon request. The clasp is stamped 68, consistent with the period of the watch.

All case engravings are clearly legible. The movement has been professionally serviced in August 2026 and pressure tested to 3ATM (30 meters), and it runs correctly.

The watch comes with its original box and the original punched and stamped papers from a European Rolex authorized dealer.

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