Rolex GMT-Master 1675 “Pepsi Bezel” – Stainless Steel

The Rolex GMT-Master 1675 was born out of the golden age of aviation, developed in partnership with Pan Am Airways in the late 1950s. By the time this particular watch left the Rolex workshop in 1978, it had already established itself as the ultimate pilot’s tool — capable of tracking two time zones with a single glance.

Its first owner was a young airline pilot stationed in Europe, who relied on the red and blue “Pepsi” bezel to keep track of home time while navigating transatlantic flights. Over the decades, its matte black dial developed warm cream-colored lume plots, and the bezel insert faded gracefully with the years — not flaws, but marks of a life well-lived.

Now, this 1675 carries the soul of vintage aviation, blending rugged practicality with timeless design. For collectors, it represents not just a watch but a story of exploration, freedom, and the golden era of jet travel. Whoever wears it next won’t just be buying a Rolex — they’ll be inheriting history.