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GMT-Master 'Blueberry', Reference 1675 A stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 1979 | 勞力士 | GMT-Master 'Blueberry' 型號1675 | 精鋼兩地時間鏈帶腕錶，備日期顯示，約1979年製

Auction Closed

April 7, 07:19 AM GMT

Estimate

240,000 - 320,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

Rolex

GMT-Master 'Blueberry', Reference 1675

A stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 1979

勞力士

GMT-Master 'Blueberry' 型號1675

精鋼兩地時間鏈帶腕錶，備日期顯示，約1979年製

Dial: black

Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels

Case: stainless steel, screw down case back

Case number: 5'456'672

Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 170 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: none

Certainly of a mythical status to the vintage collection world, the "Blueberry" 1675 features an eye catching full blue bezel unlike any regular GMTs. Never officially offered from Rolex in their catalogue, some believed that this bezel was produced upon special order of military groups or retailers, others believe it was offered as a service enhancement.

To the best of our knowledge, the 'Blueberry' bezel is only found on Mark 2 to 5 dials. The present example exhibits a Mark 5B dial which aligns with the mid 5 million production serial. An enigmatic gem, the 'Blueberry' will continue to charm all collectors and the present example is in very appealing condition.