266 . Rolex
A fine and rare stainless steel dual time wristwatch with sweep centre seconds , black lacquer dial , original expandable bracelet , original Guarantee , invoice and fitted presentation box
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Manufacturer Rolex Year Circa 1964
Reference No . 1675 Movement No . D35745 Case No . 1 ’ 151 ’ 073 Model Name GMT-Master Material Stainless steel Calibre Automatic , 1560 ,
26 jewels
Bracelet / Strap Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet , 180 mm . maximum length , end link stamped 80
Clasp / Buckle Stainless steel Rolex folding deployant clasp Dimensions 39.5 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 96,000-144,000 USD 12,000-18,000
Literature For another example of a reference 1675 , please see 100 Superlative Rolex Watches by John Goldberger , page 193 .
Rolex GMT wristwatches have increased both in popularity and value in recent years . To find an example , manufactured in 1964 , fitted with the correct black lacquer dial with gilt printing ‘ Swiss-T > 25 ’ designation below 6 o ’ clock is a very rare occurrence . Not only is the watch in original and extremely appealing condition , the numbers between the lugs are easily readable . The steel Oyster expandable bracelet stamped 2.65 matches perfectly to the original invoice of sale dated 15 July 1965 .
Accessories With Rolex Guarantee dated 15 July 1965 , original invoice indicating the purchase price of £ 83 in 1965 , Bureaux Suisses de Contrôle Officiel de la Marche des Chronomètres Watch Rate Certificate dated 17 March 1965 , product literature , sales tag , fitted presentation box and outer packaging .
Seldom do such an original and complete GMT-Master come on the market , this example is a highly sought after model in fabulous original condition .