Rolex GMT-Master ref. 1675/3
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1979
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex GMT-Master, reference 1675/3, is a dual-time men's wristwatch featuring a stainless steel and yellow gold construction. The 40mm case is paired with a yellow gold bezel and crown, fitted with a faded two-tone insert.
The soleil-brown dial is distinguished by raised, applied nipple-style hour markers and a corresponding applied Rolex coronet. The watch is presented on a two-tone Jubilee bracelet with end links stamped 455 and a clasp marked A 3. The mechanical movement is automatic and features standard Rolex engravings. Designed to facilitate multiple time zones, this reference is part of the GMT-Master series produced in the 1960s and 1970s.
The auction description reports that the movement has been checked and regulated by the seller's watchmaker.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1979
- Dial
- Soleil-brown with nipple markers
- Type
- GMT wristwatch
- Serial
- 587xxxx
- Bracelet
- Jubilee
- Reference
- 1675/3
- Case material
- Stainless steel and yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Condition notes
- Excellent case, very good dial and hands
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Case and Dial
- The Rolex GMT-Master reference 1675/3 is constructed with a 40mm stainless steel case accented by a yellow gold bezel and matching yellow gold crown. The dial features a brown soleil finish and is equipped with raised, applied markers known as a 'nipple dial' configuration, along with an applied Rolex crown emblem. The watch includes a two-tone Jubilee bracelet. The end links are marked with reference 455, while the clasp bears the code A 3. The bezel insert exhibits fading due to natural aging, which contributes to the aesthetic of the piece as reported by the source.
- Visible features
- • Applied crown and nipple-style hour markers on the dial • Bi-color Jubilee bracelet with gold and steel links • Faded two-tone 24-hour bezel insert • Movement engravings visible including 'Adjusted' and 'Twenty Six' jewels
- Movement and Function
- The watch is powered by an automatic mechanical movement visible through the case back. While the specific caliber is not defined in the provided text, the movement displays standard Rolex markings, including references to 26 jewels and adjustments. According to the auction description, the movement has undergone a full check and regulation by the seller's watchmaker to ensure functional performance. The GMT-Master function was originally intended for aviation use, allowing the wearer to track multiple time zones via the additional 24-hour hand and rotating bezel.
- Provenance and Condition
- The watch is attributed to 1979 based on the provided serial number 587xxxx. The auction description reports that the case is in excellent condition, while the dial and hands are categorized as being in very good condition. The auction house notes that the details provided regarding the object are based on the seller's representations and do not constitute independent technical verification.
Identification
- Reference
- 1675/3
- Serial number
- 587xxxx
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement caliber not explicitly identified in source text
- Research required: Authenticity of individual components not verified by the cataloguing site