Rolex GMT-Master Reference 1675 Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1975
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex GMT-Master, reference 1675, is a steel wristwatch featuring a matte black Mk. IV dial and an Oyster bracelet. Dating to 1975, the watch is equipped with a 40mm steel case, a rotating 24-hour bezel with a "fat font" red-back insert, and a fourth 24-hour hand designed to track a second time zone.
The luminous indices and hands exhibit yellow-gold tritium patina. The watch is presented on an Oyster bracelet, reference 7836, with 380 end links. The date display includes a metallic disk with open 6s and 9s. The auction description reports the watch is in working order but the service history remains unknown. The object is offered without original boxes or documentation. The overall aesthetic includes natural fading on the bezel insert and consistent patina across the dial components.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- GMT-Master wristwatch
- Maker
- Rolex
- Dial Type
- Mk. IV
- Reference
- 1675
- Case Material
- Stainless Steel
- Serial Number
- 40XXXXX
- Included Items
- None
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Production Year
- 1975
- Bracelet Reference
- 7836
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Case and Bezel
- The stainless steel case measures 40mm in diameter. The auction description reports that the case exhibits signs of normal use and shows slight evidence of previous polishing while retaining its thick, symmetrical lugs and chamfers. The watch is fitted with a rotating 24-hour bezel insert of the "fat font" type. The red-back insert shows natural fading and color changes to both the blue and red segments, consistent with its age.
- Dial and Hands
- The watch features a matte black Mk. IV dial. The tritium luminous indices have developed a yellow-gold patina. The handset matches the dial in terms of aging. The date function is displayed via a metallic date disk which features open-style numerals for 6 and 9. Under ultraviolet light, the luminous material is reported to be free of degradation.
- Visible features
- • Matte black Mk. IV dial with yellow-gold tritium indices • Rotating 24-hour bezel with red-back fat font insert showing fading • Oyster bracelet reference 7836 with 380 end links • Steel case with thick lugs and chamfers
- Bracelet and Operation
- The watch is equipped with a reference 7836 steel Oyster bracelet featuring folded links and 380 end links. The bracelet comprises 12 links, described as suitable for wrists up to 7.5 inches. According to the seller, the watch is currently in working condition, although the service history is not known. The timepiece is sold without accompanying boxes or documents.
Identification
- Reference
- 1675
- Serial number
- 40XXXXX
- 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: Service history is unknown
- Research required: Extent of past case polishing is not specified beyond reported minor evidence