Revolution: The Evolution of the Role...

New York, Apr 17, 2008

LOT 115

Ref. 1675, GMT-Master, Transparent Back Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMT Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," Ref. 1675. Made in 1961. Fine and extremely rare, two-time-zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, specially made transparent case back, special 24-hour bezel and hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the Official Chronometer Certificate, a hang tag, instruction pamphlet, a booklet called ?The Story of Time? and service records with correspondence from Rolex, Geneva dated 1962.

USD 20,000 - 30,000

EUR 13,000 - 20,000

Sold: USD 125,500

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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Grade:
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-7-01

Good

Oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

GMT Master, Ref. 1675 GMT - MASTER with a transparent caseback An interesting request by Professor Hugh G. Wales, a market research professor from University of South Africa, has allowed the creation of this possibly unique GMT. The letter from Rolex S.A. dated March 7, 1962 confirms the acceptance of his request to have the steel caseback exchanged to a more delicate and intriguing transparent caseback. This has allowed him to conveniently study the movement of the watch; perfect for his inquisitive mind.