Manufacturer: | Rolex |
Item Number: | 147300 |
Nickname: | Rolex Root Beer |
Condition: | Vintage |
Model Name/Number: | GMT-Master - 1675 "Root beer" |
Serial: | 4233XXX |
Year: | 1976 |
Gender: | Men's |
Movement: | Automatic 1575 |
Case: | Stainless steel case. The inside of the caseback is stamped "1675". The serial and reference numbers are clearly visible |
Dial: | Purple-brown dial with Tritium hands and hour markers surrounded in yellow gold. |
Bracelet: | Stainless steel and 14k yellow gold Jubilee bracelet with 19 links. The back of the clasp is stamped "62523". 455 end links. |
Box & Papers: | Bob's presentation box |
Warranty: | This pre-owned vintage Rolex comes with Bob's Watches one year warranty |
Return Policy: | If not 100% satisfied, return watch in 3 days for a full refund. Terms. |
This GMT-Master is in great vintage condition with wear consistent with age. The case is strong with some wear and scratches. The bezel insert is in great condition with some wear and scratches. The dial has aged to a purple-brown color. The lume on the dial have developed patina and aged to an attractive parchment color; some of the lume on the hour markers have developed dark dots. The hands have developed patina and the lume in the hands has aged to a pleasing pale yellow color, more pale than the lume on the dial. The bracelet is in great condition with some scratches and wear, it has a bit of stretch between the links. The crystal has some scratches and light wear.
The reference 1675 is the second iteration of the original GMT Master and was offered in many variations. A handful of metal options were produced under ref. 1675, including the steel and gold like the example we have here. It pairs the two-tone finish with a beautiful brown dial with brown and gold bezel. However, what really sets this watch apart from other vintage Rolexes on the market are the charming yellow gold nipple hour markers and overall “Root Beer” motif. Collectors have nicknamed these GMT’s with brown dials as “Root beer” GMT’s because of the color similarities. These “Root Beer” GMT’s offer that quintessential vintage vibe especially when on the jubilee bracelet.
* All Pre-Owned Rolex watches are guaranteed to be 100% genuine and certified authentic. Certificates are issued by WatchCSA, the industry's leading independent authority on watch authentication. WatchCSA Certified Pre-Owned certificates are provided for an additional fee at checkout. All watches are shipped to fit the average size wrist (7 1/4" - 7 1/2" for men and 6 1/4" - 6 1/2" for women). Additional links can be purchased if needed. Note that "B&P" means "box and papers" where stated.
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Great and easy transaction. Very professional and communicative. For sure a solid experience.
Great watch and very good help from Sam Berger who catered to my concerns.
Great watch and very good help from Sam Berger who catered to my concerns.
Well represented watch in excellent condition. Super fast shipping. My second purchase from Bobs but not my last. Their watches seem to be in better condition than many of the others I’ve seen online.
The whole transaction process with Bob's is always top notch. The vintage watch was functioning as expected, the case is relatively strong with minimal polishing, and the dial is a beautiful service dial as expected.
I really like this beautiful 1675 with fuchsia bezel.
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I have worn this watch everyday for 47 years, had it cleaned every 8 or so years, had the bezel replaced with the new one back in the 80s. Paid $400 in Switzerland in 1970. This is the greatest lifetime deal ever!!