RolexGMT-Master

This watch is being managed by Watch Collecting for the duration of the auction and is being held in a secure third-party facility. Watch Collecting will release the watch to the successful bidder after the vendor confirms they have received payment.

KEY FACTS

• Following its release in 1954, the Rolex GMT-Master has a well-earned place as one of sought-after and historic travel watches on the planet 
• This ref. 1675 was in production from 1959 to 1980, making it one of the longest-running models in the Geneva Giant’s history
• A 1963 piece, this comes with the highly-sought after gilt dial with 'exclamation point' hour marker at 6 o'clock (unique to this period) 
• The 40mm stainless-steel case is paired with Rolex’s iconic blue and red “Pepsi” bezel, with the latter component wearing a characterful patina developed over the years.
• The crown guards are 'pointed', a feature unique to this period
• The bezel features a 24-hour scale, which when referenced against the red GMT hand, allows the wearer to track two time zones simultaneously
• The tritium-filled hour markers and hands add to the watch’s vintage aesthetic, whilst the original hands were replaced during a previous service 
• This particular watch has a particularly interesting history, as it was originally purchased via the Royal Navy’s HMS Salisbury NAAFI shop 
• Adding to the watch’s military provenance is a hand engraving on the rear case-back, and a relevant newspaper cutting both with the name of the Sailor owner.
• Beneath the screw-down case-back beats Rolex’s in-house developed calibre 1570, an automatic certified chronometer with a 48-hour power reserve
• Offered by a business vendor based in the United Kingdom 
• Presented with its original guarantee and chronometer certification papers 
• The watch has been paired with an aftermarket blue and red NATO strap; the original bracelet is missing and therefore not included with the lot 
• Graded as 'Vintage' by the vendor who reports the watch to be in working order 

All watches offered for sale are searched and cleared against The Watch Register database and a certificate is available to the winning bidder upon request. 

Any watch not covered by a current sales or service warranty should be considered as potentially requiring a service, even if in full working order on the date of purchase.

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