Picture the heydays of the jet set era of the 1960s — the time when sharply clad travelers were crossing the Atlantic Ocean over 90,000 feet above the ground in a Boeing 727. What did these modern nomads have on their wrist to keep track of their home and destination time zones as they sojourned their way around the world? It was likely a Rolex GMT-Master.

The GMT-Master reference 1675 is by all means an epoch-defining item from the golden age of air travel, and the present watch is a lovely example of the series. The case remains crisp with sharp beveled edges, and the luminous materials on the indexes have developed a creamy patina over the years, bestowing upon the watch an authentically retro appearance. The bezel has metamorphosed into the attractive tones of sapphire blue and rose red. Accompanied by the original invoice and guarantee booklet, both stamped by the retailer Bucherer, this watch is a true collectors’ dream.