Gilt Dial
GMT-Master 1675 — Gilt Dial
1959–c. 1967
Glossy black gilt dials made by a galvanic process and lacquered. Early bezels have a thicker numeral font that commands a premium; the small 24-hour hand stays through the last gilt dials.
Identifying details
- 24-hour hand
Fourth, 24-hour hand read against a 24-hour bezel for a second time zone.
- Small 24-hour hand
Small arrow or triangle tip on the 24-hour hand.
- Date
Date display.
- Cyclops
Magnifying lens over the date.
Variants of 1675
Reference overview →| Variant | Production |
|---|---|
| Gilt DialCurrent | 1959–c. 1967 |
| Gilt Dial · OCC Dial | 1959–1960 |
| Gilt Dial · Pointed Crown Guards, Chapter Ring | 1960–1962 |
| Gilt Dial · Chapter Ring, Exclamation Point | 1962–1963 |
Case & movement
- Reference
- 1675
- Production
- 1959–c. 1967
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case diameter
- 40 mm
- Water resistance
- 50 m
- Crystal
- Acrylic
- Movement
- Automatic
- Date
- Yes
More specifications (1)
- Caliber
Movement
Rolex 1565
Microstella-regulated chronometer caliber of the -era 1675, used until about 1965–66 (around serial 1.4M), when the 1575 replaced it.