GMT-Master (4-Digit Vintage)

Rolex GMT-Master 1675

The classic vintage GMT; PCG (pointed crown guards) early, gilt then matte dial

  • 40mm
  • Stainless steel
  • Cal. 1565 then 1575
  • 1959 to 1980
  • Men's
The Rolex GMT-Master (4-Digit Vintage), reference 1675. Produced 1959 to 1980. The reference number itself is decodable, and it is broken down below. Below are the full specifications, plus what each part of the reference number means. If you own this reference and want to know what it is worth today, we buy it outright and appraisals are complimentary.

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Full specifications

Case

Case size40mm
Case materialStainless steel
Lug width20mm
CrystalAcrylic with Cyclops
Water resistance50m

Bezel

Bezel type24-hour
Bezel materialAnodized aluminum insert

Dial

Dial colorBlack
Dial variantsgilt (glossy) then matte dials; Pepsi (red/blue) or black aluminum bezel; tritium lume marked T SWISS T <25 or SWISS
LumeTritium

Band

Bracelet typeOyster or Jubilee
BraceletOyster or Jubilee
ClaspFolding clasp

Movement

MovementCal. 1565 then 1575
Power reserve42 hours
FunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, date, second time zone (24-hour hand)

Reference

Wears asMen's
Produced1959 to 1980

What reference 1675 means

1675 is the long-running vintage GMT-Master. Earliest cases have pointed crown guards (PCG) before rounded guards. Dials run gilt (glossy) then matte. Serial between the lugs at 6, reference at 12. Offered on Oyster or Jubilee with Pepsi or all-black aluminum bezel inserts.

How the 1675 compares

Side by side with the other Rolex GMT-Master references we document. Only the specs that actually differ are listed.

1675 vs 16713

Spec1675 16713
Water resistance 50m 100m
Power reserve 42 hrs 48 hrs
Produced 1959 to 1980 1989 to 2007

1675 vs 16718

Spec1675 16718
Water resistance 50m 100m
Power reserve 42 hrs 48 hrs
Produced 1959 to 1980 1989 to 2007

1675 vs 6542

Spec1675 6542
Case size 40mm 38mm
Produced 1959 to 1980 1954 to 1959

Common questions about the Rolex GMT-Master 1675

How big is the Rolex GMT-Master 1675?

The case measures 40mm across, with a 20mm lug width. Case material: Stainless steel. Case size alone is a poor guide to how a watch wears; lug-to-lug length and how the bracelet drops off the case matter more, which is why we suggest trying one on before you commit.

What movement is in the 1675?

Cal. 1565 then 1575. Power reserve is 42 hours.

Is the 1675 water resistant?

It is rated to 50 meters, about 164 feet. That covers brief swimming. It is not a dive watch. One caution that applies to every watch on this page: a water resistance figure describes a new watch with fresh gaskets. On a piece that is years past its last service, treat the rating as unknown until it has been pressure tested.

When was the Rolex GMT-Master 1675 made?

Rolex produced this reference from 1959 to 1980. Production years matter when you are valuing one, because dial, bezel and bracelet details often changed inside a single reference run.

What does the reference number 1675 mean?

1675 is the long-running vintage GMT-Master. Earliest cases have pointed crown guards (PCG) before rounded guards. Dials run gilt (glossy) then matte. Serial between the lugs at 6, reference at 12. Offered on Oyster or Jubilee with Pepsi or all-black aluminum bezel inserts.. Reading the reference is the fastest way to confirm that a watch is what the seller says it is, before you get anywhere near the movement.

Does the 1675 have a nickname?

The classic vintage GMT; PCG (pointed crown guards) early, gilt then matte dial. Collector nicknames are not official Rolex names, but they are what people actually search for and what they are called across a showroom.

Does San Diego Jewelry Buyers buy the Rolex GMT-Master 1675?

Yes. We buy this reference outright, and we lend against it if you would rather keep it. We are a family-owned San Diego buyer established in 2006, our appraisers are GIA-trained, and the appraisal is complimentary with no obligation to sell. You can bring it to our Gaslamp showroom at 907 Sixth Ave or start online. If you are looking to buy this reference instead, tell us and we will let you know when one comes in.

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