Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jan 19, 2023
LOT 191
ROLEX
REF. 1675, SELF-WINDING, CENTRE-SECONDS, TWO-TIME ZONES; AM-PM INDICATION, DIAL WITH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM SIGNATURE; "GMT-MASTER"; STAINLESS STEEL
REF. 1675, SELF-WINDING, CENTRE-SECONDS, TWO-TIME ZONES; AM-PM INDICATION, DIAL WITH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM SIGNATURE; "GMT-MASTER"; STAINLESS STEEL
EUR 50,000 - 150,000
USD 54,000 - 162,000 / HKD 418,000 - 1,260,000 / CHF 49,500 - 150,000
Very fine and very rare, stainless steel, self-winding, "tonneau"-shaped, aviator's wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, black color dial with an additional hour-hand for the GMT function, centre-seconds and date of the month; blue and red insert bezel.
Dial bearing the signature of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,UAE Vice-President and Prime Minister, Member of the UAE Supreme Counsel.
Dial bearing the signature of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,UAE Vice-President and Prime Minister, Member of the UAE Supreme Counsel.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-08 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model "GMT-Master"
Reference 1675
Year 1979
Movement No. DD 181 032
Case No. 6 000 560
Material stainless steel
Bracelet stainless steel Rolex "Oyster" bracelet with deployant clasp
Diameter 40 mm.
Length 160 mm. (approx.)
Caliber 1570, 26 jewels
Weight 110.5 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
One of Rolex's first major customers was undoubtedly the Pan American World Airways, one of the largest airlines company, created in 1926. Rolex designed the "GMT-Master" in 1954, probably at the request of the "PAN AM". As a pilot's wristwatch it allowed for an instant reading of a second time zone, thanks to an additional hand and a blue and red bi-directional bezel. It was an essential watchmaking complication with the emergence of long-haul flights, and therefore an essential tool for travelers.
Succeeding to the reference 6542, the most iconic version is undoubtedly the reference 1675, launched in 1960 and in production for 20 years.
This piece present an exceptionally rare feature : the red signature on the dial of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum(born on July 15, 1949) who is the UAE Vice-President, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, as well as ruler of Dubai. The House of Maktum is the ruling royal family of Dubai and one of the six ruling families of the UAE.
This piece present an exceptionally rare feature : the red signature on the dial of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum(born on July 15, 1949) who is the UAE Vice-President, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, as well as ruler of Dubai. The House of Maktum is the ruling royal family of Dubai and one of the six ruling families of the UAE.