Rolex
Reference 1675 GMT-Master 'Nipple Dial' | A stainless steel automatic dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 1979
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June 17, 02:42 PM GMT
Estimate
7,000 - 14,000 USD
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Description
Dial: black
Caliber: cal.1570 automatic, 26 jewels
Movement number: D'930'738
Case: stainless steel and 18k yellow gold, screw down case back
Case number: 5'875'975
Closure: stainless steel Rolex folding clasp
Size: 40mm
Signed: case, dial, and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex presentation box, punched Guarantie page, sales receipt dated September 3rd, 1982, Rolex booklet
Originally introduced in 1954, the Rolex GMT-Master was developed for Pan American Airways pilots at the dawn of the Jet Age. Designed to display two time zones simultaneously, its highly legible dial and distinctive 24-hour bi-directional bezel quickly established it as an indispensable tool for professional aviators and international travelers alike.
The original reference 6542 was succeeded by the improved reference 1675 in 1959, featuring a more durable metal bezel insert in place of the fragile Bakelite version. Produced until 1980, the 1675 became one of Rolex’s longest-running references.
This particular watch is fitted with the coveted “nipple dial,” named for its distinctive applied gold hour markers.