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1977 Rolex GMT Master MK3 Radial Dial Ref. 1675

Model:
Year of issue: 1977
Reference number: 1675
Condition: mint
Status: sold
Dealer country: Dubai
Dealer name: Tariq Malik
Price in US $ n/a
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Description

The Rolex GMT Master Ref.1675 has been manufactured from 1960 until 1979 in gilt and matte dial versions. The matte dials started off in 1967 with the MK1 dial variant. This watch is from the early MK3 batch from ca.1977 and features the rare Radial dial. On this dial variant the minute track has longer lines, hence the lume plots are positioned more towards the center of the dial. This particular piece is in very nice vintage condition and retains a great dial. A very collectible GMT, actually the only one which is noticeably different from the other matte dial variations.

SKU 3.2.061
Brand Rolex
Model  GMT Master MK3 Radial dial
Ref. No. 1675
Serial No. 5033XXX
Year 1977
Gender Gents
Case Size 40mm
Case Very nice and fat case that has been lightly polished in the past. Reference and serial numbers are crisp and fully intact. The lugs remain straight and even showing factory bevels. The original red back pepsi insert shows some scuffs at the top
Bracelet / Strap Excellent newer 78360 Oyster bracelet only showing little stretch from age. The clasp is stamped  LT dating it to 2009.
Dial Excellent MK3 Radial dial showing light wear from age. The lumes are original and have aged to a cream color matching the hands
Price Sold
Crystal Acrylic
Movement Automatic
Functions Date, GMT
Condition Very good
Box No
Papers No

Dealer

Tariq Malik

THE GMT-MASTER 1955

The GMT-Master was developed to meet the specific needs of airline pilots. It became the official watch of several airlines, among them the famous Pan American World Airways, better known as Pan Am. Its most distinguishing visual feature was the two-tone bezel which marked daytime from nighttime hours.

THE FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL FLIGHTS

As intercontinental travel developed in the 1950s, airliners began to fly swiftly across several successive time zones. For the first time it became important to know the time in various places in the world, simultaneously. It was the dawn of the jet age, and Rolex responded with a watch to match the spirit of the times.