Rolex
GMT-Master 'Root Beer', Reference 1675 | A stainless steel and yellow gold dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 1979
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6,000 - 10,000 CHF
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7,000 CHF
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Description
Dial: brown
Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels
Case: stainless steel and 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back
Case number: 5'979'862
Closure: 18k yellow gold and stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 170 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
The Rolex GMT Master 1675 was introduced in 1959 and discontinued in 1980, making it one of the longest running references in Rolex history. The fragile Bakelite bezel of the 6542 was replaced with an improved 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 circa 1979, making it a last generation watch for this reference. The intricate brown 'Nipple Dial' imbues the timepiece with a signature vintage look, complemented by the nostalgic two-tone jubilé bracelet, a true testament of the glorious late 1970s.