Rolex GMT-Master 1675/8

Name: Rolex GMT-Master 1675/8 18k yellow gold Brown 1959 Monaco | Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces | Lot 168
Brand: Rolex
SKU: 1675
Price: 29327.96 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Rolex GMT-Master 1675/8 39mm 18k yellow gold Brown

Rolex GMT-Master 1675/8 39mm 18k yellow gold Brown 1

Rolex GMT-Master 1675/8 39mm 18k yellow gold Brown 2

Description

ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 1675/8, GMT-MASTER NO CROWN GUARD

A fine and extremely rare 18k yellow gold automatic dual time wristwatch, featuring a brown gilt dial with matching brown insert, elegant alpha hands, and mounted on its original 18k riveted oyster bracelet Brand : Rolex, Switzerland Model : GMT-MASTER NO CROWN GUARD Reference : 1675/8 Year : 1959 Movement No : D63334 Case No : 884258 Bracelet : 18k yellow gold Rolex riveted bracelet with deployant clasp, approx. overall length 180 mm Diameter : 39 Caliber : 1560,26 jewels Weight : 115,38g Signature : dial, case and movement Accessories : Rolex service papers

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.