Property of a Japanese Collector
93
Rolex
Ref. 1675
GMT-Master
A rare and very well-preserved stainless steel dual-time wristwatch with bracelet, center seconds, date, “MK I” dial, guarantee, additional bezel insert and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$120,000 - 240,000€14,000 - 27,900$15,400 - 30,800
HK$203,200
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Rolex
- Year
- Circa 1967
- Reference No
- 1675
- Movement No
- D996’193
- Case No
- 1’711’771, inside caseback stamped “1675, II.67”
- Model Name
- GMT-Master
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 1570, 26 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet stamped “7206”, endlink stamped “58”, max length 200mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Rolex Oyster deployant clasp stamped “1.68”
- Dimensions
- 39mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped South Seas Inc. Guam, dated 21 June 1968, Bulletin de marche certificate, purchase invoice, service invoices, instruction manual, product literature, green card holder, additional bezel insert, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
This stunning early example, with its 1.7 million serial number, exhibits the coveted matte dial with 'MK 1' and 'Long E' attributes. The tritium luminous material has acquired a warm, creamy patina, with a “waffle-like” texture echoing earlier pieces.
In outstanding condition, this ref. 1675 exemplifies the magical allure of a vintage Rolex. Its 'MK 1' matte dial combines history and aesthetic appeal. With full accessories and an additional bezel insert, it offers a truly special opportunity for collectors.
In outstanding condition, this ref. 1675 exemplifies the magical allure of a vintage Rolex. Its 'MK 1' matte dial combines history and aesthetic appeal. With full accessories and an additional bezel insert, it offers a truly special opportunity for collectors.
Rolex
Swiss | 1905Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.
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