Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Dec 12, 2025

LOT 162

ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 1675, GMT MASTER YELLOW GOLD

EUR 20,000 - 30,000

CHF 18,700 - 28,000 / HKD 182,000 - 272,000 / USD 23,200 - 34,800 / JPY 3,630,000 - 5,440,000

A fine 18k yellow gold self-winding wristwatch with 2 time zones, revolving bezel. black dial, date and center second.


Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2 *
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex, Switzerland

Model Gmt Master Yellow gold

Reference 1675

Year 1977

Movement No. D702758

Case No. 5247879

Bracelet Rolex 18k yellow gold riveted with deployant clasp. Approx overall length: 190 mm

Diameter 40 mm

Caliber 1570, 26 jewels

Weight 117,54g

Signature Dial, case and movement

Notes

A highly desirable solid yellow gold execution of one of Rolex’s most celebrated travel watches, this GMT-Master reference 1675/8 represents the final evolution of the model before production transitioned to the subsequent generation. Its late serial number (5.2 million range) places it firmly among the last series of the reference, a detail increasingly sought after by informed collectors.

The glossy black dial offers a striking contrast with the case and bracelet’s luxurious 18K yellow gold. The luminous indexes and matching hands retain their vintage charm, underscoring the iconic legibility that defined the GMT-Master from its origins as a pilot’s instrument. The corresponding black bezel insert with gilt numerals reinforces the watch’s bold, monochromatic character while emphasizing its purposeful dual-time functionality.

The 18K yellow gold case remains imposing and charismatic, with the crisp geometry and bezel fluting that distinguish late-production 1675. It is complemented by an original riveted Oyster bracelet in full 18K gold, a rare and highly collectible configuration seldom preserved in such complete form.

Accompanied by a Rolex service card and official repair invoice, the watch benefits from the reassurance of brand-certified maintenance, a significant advantage when evaluating mechanical condition and authenticity. The serial number 5247879 confirms its status among the final examples of this iconic reference.

Coveted for its elegant all-gold configuration, transitional production traits, and commanding vintage presence, this 1675/8 offers an opportunity to acquire a historically important GMT-Master that remains both technically relevant and stylistically timeless, a compelling choice for the collector seeking the most elevated form of Rolex’s original dual-time legend.