Revolution: The Evolution of the Role...

New York, Apr 17, 2008

LOT 114

Ref. 1675, GMT-Master Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMT Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", Ref. 1675. Made in 1960. Fine, two-time-zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel and hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original fitted box, Chronometer Certificate, Guarantee Certificate (now void) and instruction pamphlet.

USD 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,400 - 4,700

Sold: USD 21,000

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, red and blue graduated bidirectional revolving bezel for the second 24-hour time-zone, screwed-down case back and crown, winding crown protected by the crown guard, crystal with Cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous round, baton and triangular indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, 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: 3-10

Good

Patinated
Movement: 3-9*

Good

Scratched

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-6-03

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Period

Notes

The GMT Master was an immediate success, and was quickly adopted as the official timepiece of many of the world?s leading airlines. A 1960 Rolex catalog stated that twenty out of twenty-one aircraft navigators considered it an important professional aid. In late 1950?s, the second generation GMT Master was launched, the reference 1675. The 1675 model was fitted with the protective crown guards. On the first models the profile of the crown guard is pointed.