Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po...

New York, Mar 15, 2006

LOT 232

"GMT-Master" Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, GMT-Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, Ref. 1675. Made in 1968. Fine, two-time zone, center-seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel and hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

USD 2,500 - 3,500

EUR 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: USD 3,068

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving red and blue bezel for the second 24-hour time zone, crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and bâton indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness: 13 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-05

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Luminous material reapplied