ROLEX GMT 1675 NO CROWN GUARDS
In 1959, Rolex offers the GMT-Master reference 1675, a watch that can read a second time zone thanks to an additional hand and a 24-hour graduated bezel.
First GMT watch produced for the Pan Am flight crew, the world leader in aviation, a serious customer for Rolex at this time.
The success of the model is spreading to the public in need of a watch with multiple time zones to enhance their intercontinental journeys.
The model presented here is very rare and special, it is a 1675 in 18k solid yellow gold.
The case is without crown guards like the first references, which gives it an irresistible vintage look.
It is a 40 mm diameter solid yellow gold round case.
A magnificent brown dial with gold applied indexes, luminescent gold hands.
A date window at 3.
A 24-hour graduated rotating bezel in solid yellow gold.
The plexiglas glass with magnifying lens to facilitate reading the date.
Self-winding mechanical movement, chronometer certified.
Here is a chic and elegant model of the brand, rare in this configuration. The watch is mounted on an alligator strap.