Rolex GMT-Master 1675 année 1963

Nous sommes fiers de présenter cette rarissime et superbe variante de la mythique Rolex GMT-Master, référence 1675, produite en 1963.

This watch, preserved in very good overall condition, features a lacquered dial with a luminescent “exclamation point” at 6 o’clock, pointed crown guards, a Jubilee bracelet with folded links, and a Rolex caliber 1565 certified chronometer movement.

Un exemplaire de 1963 à ne pas manquer, qui saura émouvoir les collectionneurs les plus exigeants.

The 1675 is the “queen” reference of the GMT-Master. Continuously produced from approximately 1959 to 1980, its variations primarily lie in subtle changes to the dial.

The earliest 1675 dials are nicknamed “lacquered” or “Gilt” by collectors. These, when well-preserved, are deep black and reflect light due to a layer of varnish applied during the manufacturing process. Among the wide diversity of lacquered dials mounted on the 1675 reference, the community of specialists has, over the years, distinguished 7 main versions, divided into 2 categories: Chapter Ring and Non Chapter Ring. Models with the Chapter Ring, in French minuterie fermée, are the rarest and most sought after. Our specimen is equipped with a so-called “Type 3” Chapter Ring dial, with all its inscriptions in gold color, subtly raised compared to the base surface.

Furthermore, the dial of this watch features a small dot of luminescent material, nicknamed “Exclamation Point,” below the 6 o’clock index. Placed on the 30th-minute mark, this dot makes our example particularly desirable: this subtle feature was applied by Rolex to indicate the use of a less radioactive luminescent material than in the past for the indices and hands. Existing only between 1961 and 1963, “Exclamation Points” are highly sought after by discerning collectors. Our watch, with its serial number starting with 875 (produced in 1963), perfectly fits within the range recognized by experts (62xxxx to 990xxx).

The steel case also features a desirable characteristic: the “Pointed Crown Guards.” “Cornino” in Italian or “pointed crown guards” in French, this particular shape of crown guards at 3 o’clock is characteristic of early 1960s Rolex professional models, later abandoned in favor of round crown guards still used by Rolex today.

This watch is powered by a mechanical self-winding movement, Rolex caliber 1565, certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute. The rotor is nicknamed “butterfly” due to its openwork pattern around the gold crown. Very reliable, the movement of our example has been fully serviced by one of our watchmakers specializing in vintage Rolex calibers and operates within the strictest tolerances.

The two main elements to consider when acquiring a professional Rolex from the 1960s are the condition of all its components – particularly the dial – and their authenticity. We are pleased to present today an extremely attractive example. The luminescent material on the dial and hands is original and has not been restored, as is the glossy lacquer applied to the black dial. The whole is consistent with the expected specifics of such a serial number: case with Pointed Crown Guards, small red GMT hand, Type 3 dial with Exclamation Point, Jubilee bracelet 6251H and end links 55, case back stamped with reference 1675 and dated 1.61, silver date disc with open 9s. The rare black bezel insert has turned to a beautiful anthracite gray.

Cette Rolex GMT-Master n'est pas seulement une montre, c'est une pièce de l'histoire de l'horlogerie, offrant à son porteur une touche d'élégance intemporelle et un investissement durable. Idéale pour les collectionneurs exigeants et les amateurs de montres vintage, elle représente une opportunité rare de posséder un morceau de l'histoire de Rolex dans son état le plus pur, tout en pouvant être portée au quotidien.

Très bon état général. Superbe cadran noir profond, matière lumineuse d'origine. Aiguilles d'origine (craquelures). Boîtier bien préservé aux cornes larges, épaulements de couronne pointus caractéristiques, rayures et chocs d'usage. Disque de date argenté à chiffres ouverts (quelques manques de peinture sur certains chiffres). Bel insert de lunette noir viré gris anthracite marqué de rayures superficielles et de petits chocs d'usage. Bracelet à mailles pliées, en excellent état au vu de son âge. Mouvement mécanique à remontage automatique entièrement révisé par l'un de nos horlogers spécialistes des calibres Rolex vintage, et fonctionnant aujourd'hui suivant les tolérances les plus strictes.