Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...

Geneva, Nov 10, 2019

LOT 173

ROLEX, REF. 1675, GMTMASTER, GILT CHAPTER RING, PORTUGUESE IMPORT STAMP

CHF 30,000 - 50,000

HKD 240,000 - 400,000 / USD 30,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 37,500

A very fine and attractive, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with GMT function


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-6-01

Very good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Gmt-Master

Reference 1675

Year circa 1960

Calibre  1560

Case No. 506XXX

Bracelet Stainless steel Rolex Jubile bracelet (dated 74), approx. overall length

Diameter 38 mm

Signature Dial, Case and Movement

Notes

While the GMT-reference 1675 enjoyed a long production spam (from about 1959 until 1980), it is as usually the case on Rolex Sports models that the early versions are the most coveted and least produced. This example ticks all the boxes as shown by its pointy crown guards, a nicely kept case showing thick lugs with a Portuguese import stamp on the lugs, a beautiful original gilt chapter ring dial that is turning to a deep brown color, and the small arrow GMT-hand, making all these factors among the most collectible 1675’s to be produced.