Manufacturer: Rolex Year: Circa 1965 Reference No: 1675, inside caseback stamped 724 Movement No: D34373 Case No: 1'149'724 inside caseback further stamped with the last three digits of the serial number Model Name: GMT-Master "FAP" Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Automatic, cal. 1560, 26 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, max length 185mm Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex deployant clasp stamped 3.65 Dimensions: 40mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
Catalogue Essay
Reference 1675 was introduced in 1960 as the successor of the reference 6542. Instead of a bakelite bezel, the model was fitted with a metal insert which was much more durable than its predecessor.
The present watch is distinguished by its excellent state of preservation and was furthermore made for the Peruvian Air Force, evidenced by the engraving on the outside caseback. Furthermore, the inside case back has the last three digits of the case number engraved on the inside, showing that it was made upon special order.
Its state of preservation is particularly noteworthy. The case is preserved in excellent condition and the bevels are still present. There are sharp finishes to the top of the lugs, and all proportions are robust and full. The black lacquer dial, which is correct for the serial number, is incredibly glossy and shiny with barely any marks. Furthermore, the luminous material has aged evenly with the hands and both display even and warm patina throughout
Founded 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.
Ref. 1675, inside caseback stamped 724 An attractive and well-preserved stainless steel dual time wristwatch with black lacquer dial, center seconds, date and bracelet, made for the Peruvian Air Force
Circa 1965 40mm Diameter Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
