Brand: Rolex

Model: GMT-MASTER GILT

Year: 1964

Reference: 1675

Case: Stainless Steel

Movement: Rolex cal. 1560 automatic

Bracelet: rolex oyster riveted stainless steel ref 7836 endlink 58 clasp code 64.

Diameter: 40

Accessories: Original box, Original papers sold in Paris in 1965

Price: 26.500€

The Rolex GMT-Master reference 1675 represents one of the most historically significant and visually recognisable travel watches ever produced. Examples fitted with gilt dials belong to the earliest and most desirable production periods of the reference. The presence of an original Pepsi bezel insert, combined with a gilt lacquer dial displaying rich and consistent patination, reinforces the collector importance of this example. The survival of the original riveted Oyster bracelet and full accompanying accessories including original box and retailer-issued papers, further elevates the rarity and completeness of the piece. This configuration perfectly illustrates the transition era of Rolex professional sports watches during the mid-1960s, when technical functionality, legibility, and bold aesthetic identity were unified into a design that would become permanently iconic. Well-preserved, minimally polished examples with strong case geometry, original gilt dials, and documented provenance are increasingly scarce and represent cornerstone acquisitions within serious vintage Rolex collections.

The stainless steel Oyster case is preserved in exceptionally strong condition, retaining impressive thickness and structural integrity. The lugs remain full and well defined, with crisp geometry and beautifully preserved bevels that remain clearly visible, an increasingly rare characteristic among vintage GMT-Master references. The case shows only minimal signs of polishing, allowing the original proportions and manufacturing definition to remain highly legible. The surfaces exhibit light, honest wear consistent with careful use, with no significant shocks, dents, or structural damage. Overall, the case demonstrates remarkable preservation and retains the substantial presence expected from early GMT-Master production examples.

Superb original black gilt dial preserved in outstanding condition. The glossy lacquer surface remains remarkably intact, retaining strong depth and reflective qualities. The gilt printing is crisp, warm, and beautifully defined, illustrating the refined dial manufacturing techniques characteristic of early 1960s Rolex production. The applied hour markers retain their original tritium luminous material, which has developed an attractive and uniform patina, evolving toward a warm “pumpkin” tone highly sought after by collectors. The original hands remain perfectly matched to the dial, displaying consistent luminous ageing and colour harmony. The dial is free from scratches, staining, or restoration, representing a rare level of originality and aesthetic integrity.