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Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2008

LOT 227

Ref. 1675, GMT-Master Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMT Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", case No. 694814, Ref. 1675. Made in 1961. Fine, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24-hour black bezel and hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

HKD 55,000 - 70,000

USD 7,000 - 9,000 / EUR 4,500 - 5,500

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, black graduated bidirectional revolving bezel for the second 24-hour time zone, screweddown case back and crown, winding crown protected by the crown guard, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous round, baton and triangular indexes, outer minute division, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx overall length 165 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-34-03

Very good

Restored by the manufacture

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.