Rolex GMT-Master Reference 1675/3
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1976
Maker / issuer
RolexThe Rolex GMT-Master Reference 1675/3 is a two-tone wristwatch dating to circa 1976. This specific example is constructed from stainless steel and yellow gold. It is characterized by a glossy black 'nipple' dial, featuring raised gold-tone markers, and a matching black 24-hour bezel insert.
The watch is presented on a Mexican-made 'oval-link' Jubilee bracelet, which includes a signed blade clasp. The timepiece utilizes the hallmark fourth hand for 24-hour timekeeping, a functional design element originally developed for aviation use. This horological object represents a late production iteration within the long-running 1675 series, incorporating distinct aesthetic choices such as the two-tone metals and the specific dial configuration.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1976
- Type
- GMT-Master
- Reference
- 1675/3
- Dial style
- Nipple dial
- Bezel insert
- Black 24-hour
- Manufacturer
- Rolex
- Case materials
- Stainless steel and yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Bracelet origin
- Mexico
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Case and Dial
- The wristwatch features a two-tone construction utilizing stainless steel and yellow gold. The case is described by the vendor as an excellent, crisp example that includes crown guards, a feature introduced with the 1675 reference in 1959 to enhance protection for the winding crown compared to the earlier 6542 model. The bezel insert is black and calibrated for a 24-hour cycle, serving as a distinct visual contrast to the steel and gold components of the case. The dial is rendered in a glossy black finish and is referred to as a 'nipple' dial, which is defined by the applied, protruding gold-tone hour markers. This specific dial configuration is consistent with the two-tone execution of the reference 1675/3. The dial retains the standard Rolex GMT-Master printing and the date aperture, which is magnified by the characteristic cyclops lens on the crystal.
- Visible features
- • Glossy black dial with applied gold indices • Black 24-hour bezel insert • Two-tone steel and gold Oyster case with crown guards • Five-link Jubilee style bracelet
- Reference History
- The Reference 1675 was launched in 1959 as a successor to the Ref. 6542, which was the inaugural GMT-Master model developed for airline pilots. The 1675 series remained in production for 21 years, undergoing various technical and cosmetic revisions throughout that period. Changes during the production lifespan of the 1675 included various hands, dial finishes, and bezel color combinations. The example provided is an iteration featuring the two-tone aesthetic, which aligns with the documented variations that occurred over the long-term production run of this reference.
- Bracelet and Construction
- The watch is equipped with a Jubilee-style bracelet, which consists of five small links across the width of the band. The vendor specifies that this is an 'oval-link' version, manufactured in Mexico. The bracelet serves as the primary attachment for the watch head, constructed to match the two-tone aesthetic of the watch. The bracelet is finished with a blade-style clasp, which is signed by the manufacturer. The integration of a Mexican-made component on a Swiss-made watch head is noted as part of the watch's configuration for this specific example.
Identification
- Reference
- 1675/3
- 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: The source describes the date as 'circa 1976' without citing a specific serial number reference.
- Research required: The origin of the Mexican-made bracelet is reported by the vendor but no specific hallmarks are provided for verification.