The present watch is the Rolex GMT\u2011Master reference 1675, commonly referred to by collectors as the \u201cCornino\u201d\u2014a highly sought\u2011after early execution of Rolex\u2019s iconic dual time zone tool watch. Introduced in 1959 and produced until 1980, the reference 1675 is celebrated for its long production run and the nuanced, detail\u2011driven variations that emerged across two decades. In the vintage Rolex world, it is precisely these subtle shifts in case profile, dial configuration, and component evolution that define desirability, and this early example stands out for one key reason: its rare \u201ceagle beak\u201d crown guards.<\/p>\n
Known as \u201cCornino\u201d (Italian for \u201clittle horn\u201d), this case style is characterized by pointed, beak\u2011like crown guards that were produced for only a short window\u2014approximately four years from 1959 to 1963\u2014before Rolex transitioned to later, more rounded guard shapes. As a result, Cornino examples have become particularly compelling to collectors, not only for their scarcity but for how distinctly they capture the earliest design language of the 1675.<\/p>\n
The black dial adds another layer of appeal, having developed a charming tropical patina over time. This natural aging process\u2014highly prized when even and attractive\u2014lends the watch a unique personality that cannot be replicated, transforming a historically important reference into a singular, one\u2011off object. Paired with its robust stainless\u2011steel Oyster case and screw\u2011down case back, the watch retains the purposeful, travel\u2011ready identity that made the GMT\u2011Master a professional standard.<\/p>\n
Powering the watch is the Rolex calibre 1575, an automatic movement with 26 jewels, renowned for durability and everyday reliability. The date function and dual time capability remain at the core of the GMT\u2011Master\u2019s appeal: a practical complication set within a design that has become one of the most recognizable silhouettes in sports watchmaking. Fitted with a stainless\u2011steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp, this circa\u20111960 Cornino 1675 represents an especially appealing intersection of rarity, early production detail, and dial character.<\/p>\n
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Rolex – bio Founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, initially as Wilsdorf & Davis Ltd. Renamed Rolex by 1908 and moved its base of operations to Geneva, Switzerland in 1919.\u00a0 <\/span>Their success is due to their innovation namely the legendary \u201cOyster\u201d case – first water resistant watch and their extremely reliable movements.
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\nThe most famous models are Datejust, Day-Date, Daytona, Explorer, GMT-Master, Submariner and many more.
\nThe company is owned by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, a family private trust.
\nOne story, never confirmed by Wilsdorf, recounts that the name came from the French words “horlogerie exquise”‘\u00e8, meaning \u201cexquisite clockwork\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n