Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Apr 25, 2021

LOT 105

ROLEX
REF. 1675, GMT-MASTER, GILT DIAL, STEEL

HKD 135,000 - 200,000

USD 17,400 - 25,800 / CHF 16,200 - 24,000

Sold: HKD 168,750

Stainless steel, self-winding wristwatch with two- time zone indication and date.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-08

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-8-02

Good

Slightly scratched

HANDS Service hands

Brand Rolex

Model GMT-MASTER

Reference 1675

Year Circa 1966

Case No. 1406313

Bracelet Rolex stainless steel rivet bracelet, approx. length 170mm

Caliber 1570

Dimensions Ø 40mm

Signature Case, Dial and Movement

Notes

The Rolex Ref. 1675 GMT Master was originally designed for Pan Am crews and frequent travellers. It features a rotating bezel of bright red and blue (red for day time and blue for night time), as well as an arrow-tipped hand to indicate the local time zone. Its production period lasted more than 20 years (from 1959 to 1980), which in a way proved its popularity across generations. People are obsessed with its innovative technical functions and impressive designs, and have a tireless interest in digging all major or minor changes of versions.

The current example is from early to middle 1960s, which we believe is the last generation with gold indexes on lacquer dial. It is in great original condition, and the luminous indexes and hands showing nice neon green under UV lighting also is a detail not to be missed.