Starting a vintage Rolex collection inevitably leads to a decisive moment: choosing a GMT-Master. It’s a cornerstone reference—one few collectors can sidestep. Among the matte dial GMT-Masters produced over roughly 13 years, the Mk3, often referred to as the “radial dial” for its distinctive luminous marker layout, stands apart as one of the most recognizable, rarest, and most coveted variants.

This fresh-to-market Mk3 radial dial example is preserved at an exceptional level. The dial, hands, and case remain remarkably bright and crisp, while the 5.12m serial case is unpolished, retaining its original factory finish with strong, well-defined lines throughout. Simply put, this is how one would expect a mid-1970s GMT-Master to have left the factory. Paired with a Swiss Jubilee bracelet, it takes on a more refined, elegant character—an ideal GMT for a true gentleman.

Today, finding a truly untouched Mk3 radial dial ref. 1675 is increasingly uncommon. The subtle yet meaningful dial differences define the variant, and it is precisely these details—paired with preservation like this—that make examples such as this so especially desirable.

(Item: INVDBV_75)