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Rolex GMT-Master Reference 1675/3

Partially verified

The Rolex GMT-Master Reference 1675/3 is a two-tone wristwatch dating to circa 1976. This specific example is constructed from stainless steel and yellow gold. It is characterized by a glossy black 'nipple' dial, featuring raised gold-tone markers, and a matching black 24-hour bezel insert. The watch is presented on a Mexican-made 'oval-link' Jubilee bracelet, which includes a signed blade clasp. The timepiece utilizes the hallmark fourth hand for 24-hour timekeeping, a functional design element originally developed for aviation use. This horological object represents a late production iteration within the long-running 1675 series, incorporating distinct aesthetic choices such as the two-tone metals and the specific dial configuration.

Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675/3 with black nipple dial on a two-tone Jubilee bracelet.
Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675/3 with black nipple dial on a two-tone Jubilee bracelet. — Oliver & Clarke. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
oliverandclarke.com
Category
Wristwatch · GMT-Master
Maker / attribution
Rolex
Reference
1675/3
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1976
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The wristwatch features a two-tone construction utilizing stainless steel and yellow gold. The case is described by the vendor as an excellent, crisp example that includes crown guards, a feature introduced with the 1675 reference in 1959 to enhance protection for the winding crown compared to the earlier 6542 model. The bezel insert is black and calibrated for a 24-hour cycle, serving as a distinct visual contrast to the steel and gold components of the case.

The dial is rendered in a glossy black finish and is referred to as a 'nipple' dial, which is defined by the applied, protruding gold-tone hour markers. This specific dial configuration is consistent with the two-tone execution of the reference 1675/3. The dial retains the standard Rolex GMT-Master printing and the date aperture, which is magnified by the characteristic cyclops lens on the crystal.

Evidence for this section
  • “features an excellent, crisp case”
  • “a near-mint glossy black 'nipple' dial”
  • “a matching black 24-hour bezel insert”

Bracelet and Construction

The watch is equipped with a Jubilee-style bracelet, which consists of five small links across the width of the band. The vendor specifies that this is an 'oval-link' version, manufactured in Mexico. The bracelet serves as the primary attachment for the watch head, constructed to match the two-tone aesthetic of the watch.

The bracelet is finished with a blade-style clasp, which is signed by the manufacturer. The integration of a Mexican-made component on a Swiss-made watch head is noted as part of the watch's configuration for this specific example.

Evidence for this section
  • “fitted to a Mexican-made 'oval-link' Jubilee bracelet”
  • “signed blade clasp”

Reference History

The Reference 1675 was launched in 1959 as a successor to the Ref. 6542, which was the inaugural GMT-Master model developed for airline pilots. The 1675 series remained in production for 21 years, undergoing various technical and cosmetic revisions throughout that period.

Changes during the production lifespan of the 1675 included various hands, dial finishes, and bezel color combinations. The example provided is an iteration featuring the two-tone aesthetic, which aligns with the documented variations that occurred over the long-term production run of this reference.

Evidence for this section
  • “succeeded by the updated Reference 1675 in 1959”
  • “The Ref. 1675 underwent many small changes over its 21-year production run”

Open research questions

  • Does the movement calibre match the 1976 production year?
  • Are there specific hallmarks on the case back or clasp that verify the Mexican production of the bracelet?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rolex GMT-Master Reference 1675/3
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
ManufacturerRolex“The Rolex GMT-Master is one of the most historic and iconic watches the brand ever produced.”
Reference1675/3“Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675/3 - 'Nipple Dial'”
Datecirca 1976“Th example that we have here dates to circa 1976”
Case materialsStainless steel and yellow gold“executed in two-tone stainless steel and yellow gold.”
Dial styleNipple dial“near-mint glossy black 'nipple' dial”
Bracelet originMexico“comes fitted to a Mexican-made 'oval-link' Jubilee bracelet”
Bezel insertBlack 24-hour“a matching black 24-hour bezel insert”

Visible details

  • Glossy black dial with applied gold indices
  • Black 24-hour bezel insert
  • Two-tone steel and gold Oyster case with crown guards
  • Five-link Jubilee style bracelet

Research qualifications

  • The source describes the date as 'circa 1976' without citing a specific serial number reference.
  • The origin of the Mexican-made bracelet is reported by the vendor but no specific hallmarks are provided for verification.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی Rolex GMT-Master رفرنس 1675/3 با صفحه Nipple Dial

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 829d518262

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