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CIRCA: 1972
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
DIAL: Matte black dial with printed luminou
BRACELET MATERIAL: Original Rolex Oyster bracelet in steel
CASE DIMENSIONS: 40 mm in diameter
BRACELET SIZE: 7 1/4 inches
SERIAL NUMBER: 2448663
REFERENCE NUMBER: 1675
CALIBER: 1570
MOVEMENT: Automatic
The Rolex GMT Master has a storied past, originally created for PAN AM pilots as a two-time zone watch that would let them see their home time. Today, the GMT is the go-to watch for many men of taste and style. The present example has some patina to the dial and a lovely fade to the "Pepsi" bezel, creating a look that is timeless, practical and rugged.
ConditionDial is in very good condition. Markers have slight lume loss at the "5" and "7" hour markers. Case is in good condition with scratches and signs of polishing. Bezel shows fade. Movement is running at time of cataloging. Overall, the present example is in very good condition.
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