The GMT-Master of the jet age, in production for over two decades. Marlon Brando wore his as Colonel Kurtz in Apocalypse Now, bezel removed, and scratched his own name into the caseback. That watch sold at Phillips in December 2019 for $1.95M.
Reference record
Production
1959–1980
Model
GMT-Master
Case material
Oystersteel
Case size
40mm
Movement
Automatic
Calibre
Cal. 1575
Bezel
Aluminum · Rotating (Uni-directional)
Dial colours
Black
Market value band
$12k – $80k
Timeline
1959Replaces the 6542, adding crown guards
2019Brando's personal 1675 sells at Phillips for $1.95M
Notable
—Its production run covers the switch from gilt to matte dials and from pointed to rounded crown guards.
Common questions
When was the Rolex 1675 produced?
The 1675 was produced from 1959 to 1980.
What movement does the Rolex 1675 use?
The Rolex 1675 runs the Cal. 1575, an automatic movement.
How do I check a Rolex 1675 with Watch Safe?
Look up the watch's serial number in the Watch Safe registry to see whether a record exists or a theft flag is attached. A registry search identifies records for a specific serial; it does not authenticate the watch. Authentication is performed in person by an independent expert authenticator, and Watch Safe records and publishes the result.