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Lot 31 ROLEX GMT-MASTER NIPPLE DIAL REF. 1675
ROLEX. AN ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC DUAL TIME WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE, BRACELET AND BOX
SIGNED ROLEX, GMT-MASTER MODEL, REF. 1675, CASE NO. 5'903'898, CIRCA 1979
Closed9 May 2022
Price Realised
CHF 52,920
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Specialist note
The present timepiece is a particularly charismatic representative of the celebrated GMT Master model. Stunningly attractive the brown dial features the so-called 'nipple' indexes. The harmony of the brown 'nipple' dial and bezel with the gold case enhances the appeal of this model. Furthermore, The case has preserved strong proportions, with clear hallmarks underneath the lugs and crisp milling to the case back.
Reference 1675
Following the success of the original GMT-Master reference 6542 in 1954, Rolex introduced reference 1675 only five years later. It remained in production until 1980. The yellow gold version of reference 1675 originally came without crown guards, which were only introduced in 1967 to match their stainless steel counterparts. Thereafter the reference was also available in stainless steel.
Reference 1675
Following the success of the original GMT-Master reference 6542 in 1954, Rolex introduced reference 1675 only five years later. It remained in production until 1980. The yellow gold version of reference 1675 originally came without crown guards, which were only introduced in 1967 to match their stainless steel counterparts. Thereafter the reference was also available in stainless steel.