{"product_id":"1973-rolex-gmt-master-1675","title":"1973 Rolex GMT-Master 1675","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eA true vintage icon, this 1973 Rolex GMT-Master 1675 features the highly sought-after \u003cem data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"232\"\u003eMK 2 dial\u003c\/em\u003e, distinctive serif fonts, and creamy tritium lume plots that have aged beautifully. This generation of the 1675 represents a sweet spot in the model’s evolution—retaining the rugged tool-watch DNA of its earlier years while showcasing subtle refinements that collectors covet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rolex GMT-Master was originally designed for Pan Am pilots in the 1950s and continues to be a flagship model for Rolex to this day. The reference 1675 was introduced in 1959 and remained in production until 1980.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eWhether you're a vintage collector or just discovering the rich world of Rolex tool watches, this 1675 offers everything: pedigree, patina, and presence. Its MK 2 dial places it in a narrow production window that adds to its rarity, making this example a standout in any collection. Fully overhauled\/serviced and comes with a one year warranty on he movement, it's a piece of Rolex history ready for the wrist—or the vault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInformation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial: 3,387,XXX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase Year: 1973\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase Reference: 1675\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase: 40mm - Stainless Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLug Width: 20mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDial:\u003cspan\u003e MK II Matte Dial - Tritium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHands: Tritium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Wheel: Correct open 6's and 9's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBezel: Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBracelet: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftermarket Leather Strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement: Rolex 1570 - Serviced May 2026 - one year warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass: Plexiglass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: May 2026 Certificate of Service from Belmont Watches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase is thick with light wear and one mark on the lug. Strap is new. MK 2 matte dial has minimal wear. Hands have light normal wear. Bezel insert has a few light marks. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eServiced May 2026 - one year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of Rolex:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRolex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, before moving to Geneva in 1919 to be closer to the heart of Swiss watchmaking. From the start, Wilsdorf envisioned a wristwatch that was not only elegant, but also precise and reliable—an ambitious goal at a time when pocket watches dominated. Rolex went on to pioneer key innovations in horology, including the first officially certified chronometer wristwatch, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOyster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecase (the world’s first waterproof wristwatch), and the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerpetual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erotor—the self-winding mechanism that became the standard for modern automatic watches. These technical breakthroughs laid the foundation for Rolex’s enduring reputation for rugged luxury and mechanical excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Rolex is arguably the most recognized name in watches, with models like the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubmariner\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaytona\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDatejust\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGMT-Master\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebecoming cultural icons in their own right. Whether tied to deep-sea exploration, motorsport, aviation, or mountain summits, each model reflects the brand’s commitment to performance and precision under extreme conditions. The brand’s status is bolstered by its unmatched consistency in design, rigorous in-house testing, and long-standing associations with exploration, sport, and achievement. For collectors and enthusiasts, Rolex represents more than a timepiece—it’s a benchmark of mechanical reliability, timeless design, and global prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pre-Owned","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50223824863452,"sku":"260373","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/0214\/4926\/files\/1973RolexGMT-Master1675.jpg?v=1777678151","url":"https:\/\/www.belmontwatches.com\/products\/1973-rolex-gmt-master-1675","provider":"Belmont Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}