8054
Rolex
Ref. 1675
GMT-Master “Type C”
A very rare and attractive stainless steel dual-time wristwatch with centre seconds, date, gilt "Type C" dial and bracelet
- Estimate
- HK$95,000 - 150,000€10,400 - 16,400$12,200 - 19,200
HK$120,650
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Rolex
- Year
- Circa 1966, Switzerland
- Reference No
- 1675
- Movement No
- D82’310
- Case No
- 1’299’885, inside caseback stamped “1675, 11.65”
- Model Name
- GMT-Master “Type C”
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 1570, 26 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Rolex riveted Oyster bracelet stamped “79360” endlinks stamped “280”, max length 175mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Rolex Oyster deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 39mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
- Since its debut in 1959, the Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 has remained a cornerstone of vintage Rolex collecting. Early to mid-1960s examples—such as this one—are especially coveted for their rarity, distinctive aesthetics, and historical significance.
- This particular piece features a “Type C” gilt dial, marking the final chapter of the gilt era before Rolex transitioned to matte dials with white text. Adding to its uniqueness, the dial showcases the “Wide Swiss” variant, where the “Swiss T < 25” signature spans the bottom five minute markers—an uncommon trait even among its contemporaries.
- Presented in excellent condition, the watch is adorned with evenly aged luminous plots. The resulting butter-toned lume enhances its vintage allure, making it a standout example for discerning collectors. Altogether, this timepiece is a superb representation of one of Rolex’s most iconic tool watches—one whose legacy continues in modern iterations to this day.
- This particular piece features a “Type C” gilt dial, marking the final chapter of the gilt era before Rolex transitioned to matte dials with white text. Adding to its uniqueness, the dial showcases the “Wide Swiss” variant, where the “Swiss T < 25” signature spans the bottom five minute markers—an uncommon trait even among its contemporaries.
- Presented in excellent condition, the watch is adorned with evenly aged luminous plots. The resulting butter-toned lume enhances its vintage allure, making it a standout example for discerning collectors. Altogether, this timepiece is a superb representation of one of Rolex’s most iconic tool watches—one whose legacy continues in modern iterations to this day.
Rolex
Swiss | 1905Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.
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