ROLEX GMT-MASTER REF. 1675 FIRST-SERIES LACQUERED BROWN NIPPLE DIAL 1971's

Brand

Model

Reference

Year

Case

Diameter

Case back

Bezel

Crystal

Dial

Hour markers

Hands

GMT hand

Movement

Frequency

Functions

Crown

Bracelet

Clasp

Condition

Description

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master

1675

1971

18K yellow gold

40 mm

Screw-down, 18K yellow gold

Bidirectional rotating bezel with brown 24-hour graduated insert

Plexiglass with Cyclops date magnifier

First-series lacquered brown dial with gilt printing and distinctive applied “Nipple Dial” hour markers

Raised, conical yellow-gold indexes with luminous inserts

Yellow-gold hands with luminous material

Additional central 24-hour hand

Automatic, Rolex calibre 1575 GMT

19,800 vibrations per hour

Hours, minutes, central seconds, date and second time zone

Rolex Twinlock screw-down crown

Rolex Oyster 18K yellow-gold riveted-link bracelet

Rolex 18K yellow-gold folding clasp with visible signatures and 750 gold hallmark

Excellent

An attractive 1971 Rolex GMT-Master reference 1675 in 18K yellow gold, featuring the highly desirable first-series lacquered brown “Nipple Dial”, one of the most distinctive configurations found on vintage gold GMT-Master models.

The classic 40 mm Oyster case is complemented by a bidirectional rotating bezel with a brown 24-hour insert. The lacquered dial displays a rich brown tone, enhanced by gilt lettering and characteristic raised, conical applied gold hour markers, commonly referred to by collectors as “Nipple” indexes, giving the watch its unmistakable vintage appearance.

The watch is powered by the Rolex automatic calibre 1575 GMT, a chronometer movement equipped with a second-time-zone function, allowing the simultaneous reading of two different time zones through its additional 24-hour hand.

Of particular interest is the 18K yellow-gold Rolex Oyster bracelet with riveted-link construction, fitted with a Rolex-signed folding clasp bearing the 750 gold hallmark.

This example is preserved in excellent condition, displaying a particularly attractive combination of first-series lacquered brown dial, matching bezel insert and riveted gold bracelet.

A highly desirable collector’s configuration, perfectly capturing the distinctive elegance and character of early-1970s gold Rolex GMT-Master watches.