{"product_id":"rolex-gmt-master-1675-mk1-long-e-dial-fuchsia-insert-with-box-and-accessories-w3848","title":"Rolex GMT-Master 1675 MK1 Long-E Dial Fuchsia Insert with Box and Accessories","description":"\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"354\"\u003eThe Rolex GMT-Master was introduced in 1955 to solve a practical challenge of the emerging jet age: enabling commercial pilots to track two time zones simultaneously. Developed in collaboration with Pan American World Airways (Pan Am), it quickly became an indispensable navigation tool for long-haul crews and international travellers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"354\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"698\"\u003eOver the decades, the GMT-Master evolved from a purpose-built aviation instrument into one of the world's most iconic sports watches. While its unmistakable design has changed remarkably little, it remains the definitive travel watch—combining rugged functionality with timeless style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"698\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"985\"\u003ePresented here is a wonderful 1970 example, featuring the first-generation matte dial—arguably the most desirable of them all. Collectors refer to it as the \"Long E\" or Mark I dial, named after the elongated middle stroke of the \"E\" in the Rolex logo, a detail unique to this early execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"985\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1279\"\u003eThe case is in beautiful condition, even retaining its original green caseback sticker—always a pleasure to see after more than five decades. Equally impressive is the original \"Pepsi\" bezel insert, which has developed the highly sought-after \"Fuchsia\" coloration, where the red half has taken on a vibrant pinkish-purple hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1279\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1607\"\u003eFor years, collectors have debated whether these inserts left the Rolex factory in this colour or gradually developed it over time. Interestingly, the reverse side of this insert displays the same fuchsia tone, strongly suggesting the colour is original rather than the result of sun exposure. To make things even more convincing, we own an original Rolex brochure illustrating a GMT-Master fitted with an insert in exactly this shade. We like to think this one was simply born a Fuchsia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1607\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2097\"\u003eThe Mark I matte dial is equally impressive, displaying beautifully preserved tritium lume with a warm creamy-yellow patina that perfectly complements the colours of the bezel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2097\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2275\"\u003eThe watch is fitted with its folded Oyster bracelet, reference 7836, with 258 end links and a clasp stamped 1\/71.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2275\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2391\"\u003eAnd there's more. Accompanying the watch is an outstanding and remarkably complete set of original accessories, including the Rolex cardboard outer box, the rare \"coffin\" style inner box, the red seal card, booklets, green document holder, polishing cloth, and the original Rolex UK guarantee booklet, which remains unfilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2391\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2718\"\u003eA fantastic GMT-Master, a coveted Fuchsia bezel, and a remarkably complete set—this is exactly the kind of vintage Rolex we love. If this one doesn't make you smile, we don't know what will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2910\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2912\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2914\"\u003e\u003cem data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2931\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ak-ul\" data-indent-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2935\"\u003eRolex GMT-Master Reference 1675\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2970\"\u003e40mm steel case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2989\"\u003eSerial 249xxxx dating to 1970\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3022\"\u003eMk1 “Long E” matte dial, soft yellow patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3069\"\u003eFuchsia colour insert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3094\"\u003eOyster bracelet ref 7836 with 285 end links\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3141\"\u003eRare Rolex inner and outer boxes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3177\"\u003eRed seal card, booklets, green document holder, polishing cloth, and the original Rolex UK guarantee booklet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3289\"\u003eRolex folded Oyster bracelet 7836 with end links 258\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3345\"\u003eFully serviced by our watchmaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3381\"\u003eOne-year mechanical warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3413\"\u003eFree worldwide Fedex Priority shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57028783767876,"sku":"W-3848","price":22900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2546\/1430\/files\/W-3848RolexGmt-MasterLongEmk1dialFuchsiainsertboxandpapers_012_1x1_df563392-f972-4acf-ac9f-b88d8fb4023d.jpg?v=1784709954","url":"https:\/\/bulangandsons.fr\/products\/rolex-gmt-master-1675-mk1-long-e-dial-fuchsia-insert-with-box-and-accessories-w3848","provider":"Bulang and Sons EU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}