1966 Rolex GMT-Master 1675 – 1.3M Serial – Gilt Non-Chapter Ring Dial

Forget everything you think you know about vintage watches, because this 1966 GMT-Master 1675 is a genuine time capsule. That shimmering gold text on the dial isn't mere ink; it's actual gilt—brass galvanically applied and sealed under multiple hand-sprayed layers of glossy lacquer, a complicated and inconsistent process Rolex abandoned by the late '60s. This specific dial is the collector's dream: it survived perfectly, defying the flaking and cracking common to this era, retaining its deep, glossy black lacquer, sharp gilt printing, and honest tritium patina. Coupled with the rare, early-production small GMT hands, this unmolested example represents the elusive collector's trifecta and is a potent reminder of the golden age of Rolex design. This is, quite simply, the one everyone wishes they found first.
 
Model: Rolex GMT-Master
Reference: 1675 - pre-owned
Case: 40mm, unpolished
Dial: Original gilt - no loss, no touch-ups, deep glossy patina
Hands: Original gilt
Bezel: Original with honest wear (insert has character)
Crown: Correct original
Caseback: Engraved with original Australian owner's name
Bracelet: Rolex 62510H folded link (later addition)
 
CONDITION
 
Fully original and unrestored. Never polished, never serviced by anyone who shouldn't have touched it. Bezel insert shows honest wear from decades of use. Dial is exceptional - rich gilt finish intact with no flaking or damage. This is what collectors want: real patina, real history, zero stories.
 
PROVENANCE
 
Australian market watch with original owner engraving. Clean ownership history.
LOCATION & SHIPPING
Based in Australia. Worldwide shipping available with full insurance.