Contemporary, Limited Edition and Col...

New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 01, 1999

LOT 190

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "GMT Master", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1675, 1980's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, two time zone, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with jump type date, stainless steel Oyster bracelet and Fliplock clasp.

USD 1,700 - 2,200

Sold: USD 2,070

C. three body, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown, graduated revolving red and blue bezel for the second time- zone in 24 hours, "Cyclope" crystal. D. black with tritium-coated indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands with independant adjustment.M. 12 1/2 ''' Cal. 1560, rhodium plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 39 mm.


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Grade: A

Good
Case: 4

Fair
Movement: * 4 - 5
Dial: 4 - 21 - 01

Notes

Ref. 1675Production of this reference started in 1960.The GMT Master was created for aviators and great travellers. It was the official watch of Pan American World Airways and indicates simultanously 12 and 24 hours.Similar watches are published in "Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex" 1998 Edition by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Monfani Editore Genova, pp. 248, 249 and 277.