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Rolex Gmt Gilt Dial

Rolex GMT-Master 1675 "Pepsi" Gilt Gloss Dial Rivet 6636 Bracelet Vintage Watch.
Rolex GMT-Master 1675 "Pepsi" Gilt Gloss Dial Rivet 6636 Bracelet Vintage Watch.

Rolex GMT-Master 1675 "Pepsi" Gilt Gloss Dial Rivet 6636 Bracelet Vintage Watch.

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Rolex GMT Master 1675 steel case, year of production 1966, bidirectional steel bezel with Aluminium insert Pepsi colors, plastic glass with cyclops lens, rare glossy black dial with ...

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

1964 Rolex GMT-Master 1675 Pepsi Gilt Chapter Ring Dial PCG Unpolished Box/Paper
1964 Rolex GMT-Master 1675 Pepsi Gilt Chapter Ring Dial PCG Unpolished Box/Paper

1964 Rolex GMT-Master 1675 Pepsi Gilt Chapter Ring Dial PCG Unpolished Box/Paper

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master ref. 1675, circa 1964, featuring a stainless steel screw-back Oyster case with pointed crown guards, visible chamfered lugs, a bi-directional 24-hou...

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Vintage 1960s Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master Vintage Black Gilt Dial Pepsi Bezel Pointed Crown Guard 1675
Rolex GMT-Master Vintage Black Gilt Dial Pepsi Bezel Pointed Crown Guard 1675

Rolex GMT-Master Vintage Black Gilt Dial Pepsi Bezel Pointed Crown Guard 1675

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master Vintage Men's Wristwatch, black gilt dial with hour markers, date at 3 0'clock, a stainless steel bi-directional rotating bezel with a r...

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Dial GMT-Master Wristwatch circa 1961
Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Dial GMT-Master Wristwatch circa 1961

Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Dial GMT-Master Wristwatch circa 1961

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Pointy crown guards, mini 24 hour hand, exclamation dot track ring gilt dial… beautiful condition. This particular variation of the Rolex GMT is particularly sought-after right now a...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master with Gilt Dial circa 1960
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master with Gilt Dial circa 1960

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master with Gilt Dial circa 1960

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

An important example of a gilt dial GMT-Master from the 1960s, accompanied by the original box, warranty papers and timing certificate. The watch has a great look, with beautiful pat...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Gilt Dial GMT Master Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Gilt Dial GMT Master Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Gilt Dial GMT Master Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1985 Rolex GMT Master, Reference 16753 Wrist Watch, 38 MM Stainless Steel case with Yellow Gold Rotating Bezel, Automatic, self winding Caliber 3075 movement, Original, Mint...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Gilt Dial GMT Master Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Gilt Dial GMT Master Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Gilt Dial GMT Master Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1985 Rolex GMT Master, Reference 16753 Wrist Watch, 38 MM Stainless Steel case with Yellow Gold Rotating Bezel, Automatic, self winding Caliber 3075 movement, Original, Mint...

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14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Pre-Owned “No Guard” Gilt Dial Rolex GMT Ref. #6542 with Roulette Date
Pre-Owned “No Guard” Gilt Dial Rolex GMT Ref. #6542 with Roulette Date

Pre-Owned “No Guard” Gilt Dial Rolex GMT Ref. #6542 with Roulette Date

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Gilt dial Rolex sport models have such a special and unique look. Beyond its original glossy track ring dial, this early “no crown guard” example is noted for its original mini 24-ho...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex GMT Master Gilt Dial Ref# 1675
Rolex GMT Master Gilt Dial Ref# 1675

Rolex GMT Master Gilt Dial Ref# 1675

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a great example of a an early 1960s Rolex GMT with pointy crown guards and an original chapter ring gilt dial.

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Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Gilt Dial Wristwatch Ref 1675 circa 1960s

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Gilt Dial Wristwatch Ref 1675 circa 1960s

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a great example of a an early 1960s Rolex stainless steel GMT-Master wristwatch with pointy crown guards and an original rare chapter ring officially certified chronometer di...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX Steel GMT Ref 1675 Gilt Dial c1966
ROLEX Steel GMT Ref 1675 Gilt Dial c1966

ROLEX Steel GMT Ref 1675 Gilt Dial c1966

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS GMT ref 1675 serial # 1.3 million circa 1966 with very pleasing original glossy black gilt print dial with patina'd luminous indexes and hands. 24 hour mini hand.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Early Rolex GMT with glossy black and gilt dial
Early Rolex GMT with glossy black and gilt dial

Early Rolex GMT with glossy black and gilt dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex. A Stainless Steel GMT Wristwatch with Chapter Ring dial and pointy crown guards Model: GMT-Master Reference: 1675 Circa: 1961 Case.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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ROLEX Stainless Steel GMT-Master Ref 1675 with Gilt Dial
ROLEX Stainless Steel GMT-Master Ref 1675 with Gilt Dial

ROLEX Stainless Steel GMT-Master Ref 1675 with Gilt Dial

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name Rolex Style Number 1675 Also Called Small GMT Hand, Gilt Dial, No Pointy Crown Guards Series Vintage GMT Gender Men's Case Material Stainless Steel Dial Color ...

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Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Dial GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 1675
Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Dial GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 1675

Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Dial GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 1675

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This beautiful Rolex GMT-Master, ref. 1675 features a rare gilt dial and a wonderfully faded bezel.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Dial GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 1675
Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Dial GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 1675

Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Dial GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 1675

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The GMT-Master is one of the pillars in the famous Rolex sport watch collection, alongside the Submariner and the Daytona. Easily identifiable with it’s two-colored bezel, the GMT-Ma...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT ref. 1675 Gilt Dial Inner Minute Track c. 1963
Rolex GMT ref. 1675 Gilt Dial Inner Minute Track c. 1963

Rolex GMT ref. 1675 Gilt Dial Inner Minute Track c. 1963

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS GMT ref # 1675 serial # 875,xxx circa 1963 pointy crown guard case, original bezel with evenly faded red blue so called "Pepsi" bezel, and magnificent original first genera...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Underline Gilt Dial GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 1675
Rolex Stainless Steel Underline Gilt Dial GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 1675

Rolex Stainless Steel Underline Gilt Dial GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 1675

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The GMT-Master is one of the pillars in the famous Rolex sport watch collection, alongside the Submariner and the Daytona. Easily identifiable with its two-colored bezel, the GMT-Mas...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

1965 Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi Gilt Dial Stainless Steel 1675 Wristwatch
1965 Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi Gilt Dial Stainless Steel 1675 Wristwatch

1965 Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi Gilt Dial Stainless Steel 1675 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

This would have been one of the last gilt gloss dials made for this model reference, and followed in sequence the last Swiss Only Non-Chapter Ring dials.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch with Early Gilt Dial Ref 1675
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch with Early Gilt Dial Ref 1675

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch with Early Gilt Dial Ref 1675

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel GMT-Master wristwatch, Ref. 1675, serial number 69,XXX, circa 1961.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX Steel GMT-Master Ref 1675 with Gilt Dial and Pointy Guard
ROLEX Steel GMT-Master Ref 1675 with Gilt Dial and Pointy Guard

ROLEX Steel GMT-Master Ref 1675 with Gilt Dial and Pointy Guard

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel GMT-Master, Ref 1675, pointy crown guard case, serial 696XXX, circa 1960, with beautiful condition original glossy black gilt Swiss T

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch with Gilt Dial Ref 1675 circa 1966
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch with Gilt Dial Ref 1675 circa 1966

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch with Gilt Dial Ref 1675 circa 1966

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel GMT-Master wristwatch, Ref. 1675, serial number 1.3 million, circa 1966, with very pleasing original gilt dial with patinaed luminous indexes and matching lumin...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1963 Rolex GMT-Master Gilt Gloss Underline Dial Stainless Steel 1675 Wristwatch
1963 Rolex GMT-Master Gilt Gloss Underline Dial Stainless Steel 1675 Wristwatch

1963 Rolex GMT-Master Gilt Gloss Underline Dial Stainless Steel 1675 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

The calibre 1560 was a certified chronometer movement and the 1675 was the first GMT Master to imprint the words on the dial to signify this – Superlative Chronometer Officially Cert...

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Located in Boca Raton, FL

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Located in Mayfair, London, London

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While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

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