Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Sep 24, 2003

LOT 73

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "GMT Master", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1675. Produced in the 1960's.Fine, two-time zones center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with special 24-hour bezel and hand, and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with special "Fliplock" clasp. Accompanied by a certificate and instruction booklet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, steel graduated revolving red and blue bezel for the diurnal and nocturnal hours for the second time zone in 24 hours, crystal with "Cyclops" lens.D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated steel hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.