60 Rolex GMT-master, Ref. 1675, No Crown Guards, Yellow-gold.

Estimate: € 35,000 –⁠ 45,000

Sold € 45,500

Model: GMT-Master, No crown guards
Material: Yellow-gold 18K
Reference N°: 1675
Year: Circa 1964
Case N°: 996170
Caliber: 1570 automatic
Bracelet: Leather strap with Rolex buckle gold plated
Dimensions: 39 mm
Signed: Dial, case, movement and buckle
Literature: Similar example of this reference featured on John Goldberger’s 100 superlative Rolex watches

A very rare and attractive, ref. 1675, GMT-Master with 24-hour hand, no crown guards, in 18k yellow gold. Introduced in 1959, immediate successor to the first original GMT-Master version Ref. 6542. This gold version did not feature crown guards for few years. These transitional models are sought after by fine collectors and are not easy to find in watches auction block. This very fine example is in a very nice condition, beside its style and wearability, it should represent a good value over the medium and long term.

Montre Rolex en or jaune, modèle GMT-Master, réf. 1675. Cette montre fait partie des modèles qui n’ont pas été équipés de protège couronne. Modèle transitoire produit seulement pendant quelques années et très recherché par les collectionneurs.