Rolex GMT-Master 1675/8

Name: ROLEX GMT-MASTER REF. 1675⁄8 ROLEX. AN ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC DUAL TIME WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND DATE SIGNED ROLEX, GMT-MASTER MODEL, REF. 1675⁄8, CASE NO. 2'812'580, CIRCA 1970
Brand: Rolex
SKU: 1675/8
Price: 15000 USD
Availability: InStock

Rolex GMT-Master 1675/8 39mm Yellow gold Brown

Rolex GMT-Master 1675/8 39mm Yellow gold Brown 1

Rolex GMT-Master 1675/8 39mm Yellow gold Brown 2

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Event

Date

Lot Number

ConditionVery good

Year of Production1970

Case Size39mm

Case MaterialYellow gold

Dial ColorBrown

Bracelet/Strap18k gold

Movement TypeAutomatic

BoxNo

PapersNo

LocationUnited States

Estimates 15,000 - 30,000 USD

Description

ROLEX GMT-MASTER REF. 1675⁄8 ROLEX. AN ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC DUAL TIME WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND DATE SIGNED ROLEX, GMT-MASTER MODEL, REF. 1675⁄8, CASE NO. 2'812'580, CIRCA 1970

ROLEX. AN ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC DUAL TIME WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND DATE SIGNED ROLEX, GMT-MASTER MODEL, REF. 1675⁄8, CASE NO. 2'812'580, CIRCA 1970 Movement: Automatic Dial: Brown Case: 39 mm. diam. With: 18k gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet and deployant clasp, overall length approximately 200 mm. ROLEX. AN ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC DUAL TIME WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND DATE SIGNED ROLEX, GMT-MASTER MODEL, REF. 1675⁄8, CASE NO. 2'812'580, CIRCA 1970 Movement: Automatic Dial: Brown Case: 39 mm. diam. With: 18k gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet and deployant clasp, overall length approximately 200 mm.Offered in very good overall condition, the present GMT-Master features an attractive matte brown 'nipple' dial that is further complemented by the burgundy bezel, a beautiful contrast against the gold construction. Reference 1675 Following the success of the original GMT-Master reference 6542 in 1954, Rolex introduced successor reference 1675 only five years later. It was one of the longest produced models ceasing in 1980. The yellow gold version of reference 1675 originally came without crown guards was changed to a standard crown guard case in 1967 to match their stainless steel counterpart.

Collectible Features |Rolex GMT-Master 1675/8

Discover all the different variants of this specific reference that can enhance, or limit, this watch's value and collectability.

Tropical Dial

A dial that has aged from black to a brown or caramel color due to prolonged exposure to sunlight and elements. Highly prized for its unique and attractive aging. Greatly increases value due to unique appearance and collector demand.

Rivet Bracelet

A bracelet design with visible rivet heads on the side of the links, characteristic of vintage Rolex models.

Nipple Dial

The "nipple dial" is a term used to describe a specific type of dial found on certain vintage Rolex watches, particularly the Rolex GMT-Master and Submariner models from the 1970s and 1980s. The distinguishing feature of a nipple dial is its hour markers: instead of the usual flat or applied markers, these dials have raised, gold-trimmed markers that resemble small "nipples." These markers are typically made of gold and are filled with luminous material, allowing them to be easily read in low-light conditions. The nipple dial is considered highly desirable among collectors due to its distinctive look and its association with vintage Rolex models.