Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 w/ Racing Provenance

The 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.

This example features a 3.38M serial number dating to circa 1973. It is paired on a Rolex Oyster bracelet dated to 1972 which is likely original to the watch. It features a highly attractive, and beautifully faded bezel insert. The case has been polished in the past.  

The watch comes with a letter from Eloise Rulon-Miller, wife of race car driver John Rulon-Miller who details purchasing the watch in 1974, and gifting it to her husband. Rulon-Miller wore the watch throughout his racing career, including in 1976 at Le Mans where he won his class in a Porsche 911 RSR. The letter is accompanied by several photographs of the watch on Rulon-Miller and his car.  

This watch does not come with a box or papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar.

To learn more about the Rolex GMT-Master you can watch the ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex GMT-Master' video and corresponding article I produced. You can also read our comprehensive article ‘Collector's Guide: The Rolex GMT-Master Reference 1675 In Steel.

PRICE: $24,900 (Item SBUXYT5018)