Important Watches: Part II
Important Watches: Part II
Rolex
GMT-Master 'Nipple Dial', Reference 1675 | A stainless steel and yellow gold dual time zone wristwatch with date | Circa 1978
Lot Closed
May 15, 09:06 AM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
GMT-Master 'Nipple Dial', Reference 1675
A stainless steel and yellow gold dual time zone wristwatch with date
Circa 1978
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels
Movement number: D'476'633
Case: stainless steel and 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back
Case number: 5'339'284
Size: 39 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex service warranty card dated January 22, 2021 and travel pouch
Introduced in 1959 and discontinued in 1980, the GMT-Master reference 1675 is one of the longest running references in Rolex history. The fragile Bakelite bezel was replaced with an aluminium insert and some protective crown guards were added to the case, transitioning the GMT Master into a reliable daily wearer. Naturally, the 1675 gradually evolved during its 21 year life-span and saw various caliber and dial upgrades which make every generation worthy of collecting.
The present two-tone GMT Master 1675 is dated from 1978, making it a last generation watch for this reference.