Marlon Brando – Rolex GMT-Master 1675
Famously worn without a bezel in Apocalypse Now. This exact watch sold for over $1.9M at auction.
Marlon Brando’s Rolex GMT-Master 1675 is one of the most legendary celebrity-owned watches in history — not just because of who wore it, but because of how he wore it.
Brando famously wore this watch while filming Apocalypse Now (1979), but he removed its signature rotating bezel, giving it a rugged, stripped-down look that perfectly suited his character, Colonel Kurtz. The missing bezel made the watch instantly recognizable and gave it a utilitarian, military feel that collectors find fascinating today.
The watch is also engraved on the caseback with “M. Brando,” making it even more personal. In December 2019, this exact watch sold at Phillips Auction for $1.95 million, cementing its status as one of the most famous vintage Rolex pieces ever.
Collectors love it not just as a Rolex GMT-Master but as a piece of Hollywood and cultural history — a watch that’s tied to one of cinema’s greatest performances.
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