8019
Rolex
Ref. 1675
GMT-Master “Gilt-Gloss MK III Dial”
An attractive and well-preserved stainless steel dual-time wristwatch with date, black lacquer gilt MK III dial and bracelet
Full-Cataloguing
- Characterized as MK III, the final evolution of the glossy gilt dials in production until 1967 before the matte dial era, the dial features the following nuances: a slight gap between E and X of ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL inscription no longer has a hyphen, and the tritium indication with inscription SWISS – T<25 appears at the low edge at 6 o’clock.
- The dial evolution of tritium era began from Exclamation Point dial (1961-1963), Underline (1963 but not beyond July 1st 1964) and T<25 From July 1st 1964 until the 1990s.
- Bearing the serial 1’323’448, the present example belongs to the fourth quarter of 1965. Stamped with “IV.65” on the inner caseback, according to scholars the batch serial ranges from 1’311’XXX – 1’389’XXX. Perfectly matching the period correct “7206” riveted bracelet, the clasp is further stamped as one should expect, “IV.65”
- The dial is beautifully preserved, retaining its glossy surface with luminous hour markers and hands that have aged to a warm yellowish hue. The period correct “Pepsi” bezel has also aged with an attractive patina to a faded pale pink retaining all its vintage charm, robustness, and reliability. The GMT-Master is truly a timepiece that stands the test of time and a perfect companion for any occasion.
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.