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ROLEX 1675/8 18K Yellow Gold Tropical GMT

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ROLEX 1675/8 18K Yellow Gold Tropical GMT

¥8,750,000
Sale price  ¥8,750,000 Regular price 

Store Pickup:

Delivery Notes;
Dispatch around 14 business days after professional service.

THREE MONTH WARRANTY

Within the warranty period (three month), if any malfunction or need for adjustment arises in the movement (internal components) of the watch under normal use, we will repair or adjust it free of charge under this warranty.

Buyers Policy

Shipping Policy

Crafted by Rolex, the solid gold “Root Beer” GMT-Master has always occupied a unique place within the brand’s sports watch lineage—luxurious in material, yet unmistakably unconventional in character.

This particular example stands apart even within that category.

The oxblood soleil dial has developed an irregular bengal-stripe-like tropical aging pattern, gradually revealing warmer brass-toned hues beneath the original surface. Rather than fading uniformly, the dial has evolved into something deeply individual, impossible to replicate naturally.

Its tritium-filled gold nipple markers place the watch firmly within Rolex’s distinctive nipple dial era—an aesthetic period unique to certain precious metal sports references.

This is not a dial that aims for universal appeal.
Some will find it too unconventional, while others will recognize it instantly as a truly one-of-one expression shaped entirely by time.

Beyond the dial, the watch remains remarkably preserved.
The case appears unpolished, retaining thick bevels and strong geometry throughout, while the bracelet remains notably tight.

Not simply rare—
but entirely irreplaceable.

DESCRIPTION

BRAND: ROLEX
Ref: 1675/8 GMT MASTER
YEAR: 1978s

CONDITION
・great overall condition, showing minor traces of use.

DIAL:
・Tropical Dial
・original hands and Index

STRAP & BUCKLE:
・Rolex Gold Jubilee w/ hidden clasp

CASE:
・18K YELLOW GOLD
・40mm (without crown)

MOVEMENT:
・Automatic

BOX & PAPERS:
・"PRINCIPE PRIVÉ" certificate of authenticity card
・"PRINCIPE PRIVÉ" box


SHIPPING

Delivered with care. Safely, worldwide.

  • Worldwide express shipping (DHL Express/FedEx). Fully insured with tracking.

  • Dispatch within 3 business day after payment

  • Average delivery times:
    • EU: 3-7 days
    • US: 3–7 days
    • ASIA: 1–2 days
    • Middle East/Australia/Other: 3–7 days

  • Discreet packaging — no external branding, secure & protective.

  • Customs & duties vary by country. Clear documentation provided.

CUSTOMS / TAX

Local customs duties or import taxes may apply.

You’ll receive an email from DHL or FedEx to pay these fees before delivery.

Inside the Japan :  Prices include all applicable taxes.

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