Rolex

• cal. 1560 nickel lever movement, mono-metallic compensation balance, 26 jewels, adjusted to five positions and temperature • brown dial, applied luminescent dagger, dot and baton indexes, luminescent dauphine hands, sweep center seconds, magnified aperture for date at 3 o'clock • 18k gold tonneau case, brown rotating bezel calibrated for 24 hours with corresponding triangular hand, screw-down crown, screw back • case, dial and movement signed • with a gilt Rolex buckle

The movement is running, however we recommend service soon. The movement is numbered 98044 and cal. 1560. The dial is in nice condition with few marks at all. The case shows light wear and a few light scuffs (one to the bottom right lug). It is in beautiful condition and still appears to retail the original brushed finish to the top of the lugs. The numbers between the lugs are 1218606 and 1675. Inside the back is stamped 1675. The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species; please refer to Important Notices for further information.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

This model, Ref. 1675, was released in 1960 and was initially available in gold, steel and steel-gold two-tone. The steel model was the first GMT-Master to feature crown guards, whereas the gold versions, such as the present lot, retained the earlier design without shoulders.

Gold GMT-Masters were made in smaller production numbers and are rarer than their steel counterparts. For this reason, they are more sought-after in the present collecting market.

For a similar example, see Patrizzi, O., Collecting Rolex Wristwatches, p. 249. For more information on the development of the GMT-Master model, see lot 57.