Rolex introduced the Ref. 1675 in 1959, intended to replace the first generation of GMT-Master, retaining its iconic aesthetics while incorporating several technical and stylistic updates. The model remained in production until the late 1970s, becoming one of the most recognizable and long-lived references in the GMT collection.

The example offered here stands out for numerous features of significant collector interest. Firstly, the dial is an “OCC” (Officially Chronometer Certified), a designation reserved for the very first years of Ref. 1675 production and now considered a highly sought-after variant, as it was later replaced by the “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified” designation. This feature confirms that this watch belongs to the initial phase of the reference’s life, equipped with the Cal. 1560, a movement that would be updated in the following years.

This characteristic, combined with the rarity of the stretched bracelet, makes the present GMT-Master a particularly desirable example of the first-generation 1675, a reference that holds a fundamental place in Rolex history.