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Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 a fine and attractive stainless…
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Sydney
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8-Dec-2020
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Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 a fine and attractive stainless steel Dual-Time wristwatch with black dial and bracelet, 1964, Manufacturer: Rolex, year: 1964, reference no.: 1675, movement no.: D26246, case no: 1145849, case back interior further stamped 1675 IV 64, model name: GMT-Master, material: stainless steel, calibre: automatic, cal. 1560, 26 jewels, Bracelet/Strap: stainless steel riveted Rolex Oyster bracelet, stamped '7206', end links stamped '80' max length 153 mm, Clasp/Buckle: stainless steel Rolex deployant clasp stamped '2.65', dimensions: 37 mm diameter, signed: case, dial, movement, and clasp signed. Bezel deficient. Back plate engraved 'Leahy Risdon Warwick. Q. 18.8.66'. Provenance, acquired circa 1966 by Keith Leahy, thence by descent to the present owner. Literature, for other examples of the reference 1675, see '100 superlative Rolex Watches' by John Goldberger, page 19. Notes, working in association with Pan Am Airways, in 1954 Rolex developed the GMT-Master Ref: 6542, wristwatch that enabled pilots flying the transatlantic routes to monitor time in two time zones. The ground-breaking development that referenced Greenwich Mean time is acknowledged as one of Rolex's most successful models and went on to set the industry standard for the dual-time wristwatch. The reference 1675 was introduced in 1960 as a replacement for 6542. The new model introduced crown guards and a metallic bezel insert, which was more robust than the Bakelite bezel on the 6542, the present example from 1966 features its original stunning black dial with perfectly intact tritium hour markers that have aged to a lovely mustard yellow colour. Additionally, the present watch features the early and coveted 'El cornino' crown guards. In wonderful overall condition, the case retains its original bevels and contours as delivered by the factory, having in our opinion, never been polished. The Rolex GMT-Master is a watch of great personality with huge wearability. This example offers tremendous value and practicality for watch Collectors.
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Horology (Clocks & watches): Watches - Wrist