Rolex GMT-Master Two-Tone 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Ref. 1675, Circa 1978

The Rolex GMT Master has etched its place in horological history as both an iconic and horological necessity. Introduced in 1955, the GMT Master was initially developed in collaboration with Pan American World Airways (Pan Am) to meet the needs of pilots crossing multiple time zones. Its standout feature was the 24-hour rotating bezel, allowing wearers to track a second time zone simultaneously. The model gained fame as the official watch of Pan Am pilots and became synonymous with the golden age of air travel.

Photographed here, our 1978 Rolex GMT-Master “Nipple” Dial, ref. 1675, is in very good overall condition with period patina seen throughout. It’s original “Nipple Dial”—a specific dial style found on select vintage Rolex GMT-Master and Submariner watches, with slightly protruding hour markers—is in great shape and the watch is paired with a beautiful, dark-grey suede strap.

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