A highly collectable 1977 Rolex GMT-Master, featuring the iconic red and blue “Pepsi” bezel and the sought-after MK3 Radial Dial. This vintage timepiece represents an important chapter in Rolex's history, combining the distinctive styling of the 1970s with the functionality of one of the world's most recognisable travel watches.
Crafted in stainless steel, the 40mm Oyster case features a striking red and blue bidirectional rotating bezel with a 24-hour scale, originally designed to allow pilots and international travellers to track a second time zone.
The black dial features the desirable Radial Dial configuration, distinguished by its smaller luminous hour markers positioned further towards the centre of the dial than on standard GMT-Master examples. Complemented by the classic Mercedes-style hands, red GMT hand and date display at 3 o'clock, this distinctive dial makes the watch particularly appealing to vintage Rolex collectors.
Powered by the Rolex Calibre 1575 automatic GMT movement, the watch combines traditional Swiss watchmaking with the practicality of a second time-zone display.
Finished with a stainless-steel Oyster bracelet and presented in a Rolex wooden presentation box, this is a wonderful example of a classic vintage sports Rolex.
Specifications
Case
40mm stainless-steel Oyster case
Screw-down crown
Stainless-steel caseback
Classic vintage GMT-Master design
Movement
Rolex Calibre 1575 automatic movement
Self-winding mechanical movement
GMT functionality for tracking a second time zone
Approximately 48-hour power reserve
Chronometer-certified movement
Bracelet
Stainless-steel Rolex Oyster bracelet
Three-piece link construction
Folding Oyster clasp
Dial
Black MK3 Radial Dial
Distinctive smaller, inward-positioned luminous hour markers
Mercedes-style hour and minute hands
Red 24-hour GMT hand
Date display at 3 o'clock
Bezel
Bidirectional rotating 24-hour bezel
Iconic red and blue “Pepsi” aluminium insert
Crystal
Acrylic crystal with Cyclops date magnification
Water Resistance
Originally rated to 100 metres
As a vintage timepiece, water resistance should not be assumed without recent pressure testing
Condition
Pre-loved vintage condition
Dating to 1977
Displays characteristics consistent with its age and vintage heritage
Includes
Rolex wooden presentation box
Warranty
This watch is supplied with a one-year warranty from The Hamilton Gold Company.
The History of the Rolex GMT-Master
Originally introduced in 1954, the Rolex GMT-Master was developed in collaboration with Pan American World Airways to meet the needs of pilots travelling across multiple time zones.
The reference 1675, produced from approximately 1959 to 1980, became one of the most celebrated vintage GMT-Master references, recognised for its distinctive bezel, robust Oyster case and classic dial configurations.
Among its variations, the MK3 Radial Dial is particularly desirable due to its unusual hour-marker positioning and relatively limited production period.
The combination of the vintage Pepsi bezel, Radial Dial and 1970s styling makes this example an appealing addition to any serious Rolex collection.
