While vintage GMTs are nowadays very sought after in the market, the present watch is distinguished by its extremely rare baton hands dubbed by collectors as “Concorde” hands, in reference to the original Rolex advertisement from the late 1960s which boldly states “If you were flying the Concorde tomorrow you’d wear a Rolex".

The watch is preserved in an exceptionally beautiful condition, showing the first owner’s care and love for the watch. The watch is also accompanied by its original punched guarantee issued by a Hong Kong retailer, a Rolex green presentation box, and, perhaps most importantly, the original COSC certificate, which will surely please seasoned collectors and newcomers alike. Made in 1969, the year of Concorde’s first flight and man’s first moon landing, and lavishly cased in 18K yellow gold, the present watch is a tangible chronicle which proudly records the golden era of aviation and spacefaring.