OVERVIEW

What we have here is a fantastic example of one of the first iterations of the matte dial Rolex GMT-Master 1675 known to collectors as a “Long E”, but this particular one also having been known as a “MK0.5”. I’m personally going to stop referring to it as that though and just say it’s an early MK1. It may be different from the later MK1 in that it still uses the same hand applied zinc lume as earlier gilt dial versions, but that’s the only thing different about the dial. It’s the same dial otherwise. These examples were produced for only a very short period of time in 1967, which was a transitional year for the 1675.

As far as any vintage watch goes, this is pretty much as good as it gets, with a perfect dial and handset, excellent case and bracelet, overall even patina and to top it off a very vibrant and attractive bezel insert with the perfect colors.

CONDITION NOTES

CASE: Very sharp with normal wear for it’s age. Case features thick and long lugs with and the correct overall case shape for a 1675 of its generation.

DIAL & HANDS: Perfect MK1 matte dial with tritium+zinc sulfide lume that glows under UV and gradually dissipates without. Excellent handset with matching lume as the dial.

MOVEMENT: Running well with high amplitude and accuracy.