ROLEX | A RARE STAINLESS STEEL AND YELLOW GOLD AUTOMATIC CENTER SECONDS DUAL TIME ZONE WRISTWATCH WITH DATEREF 1675 CASE 5873217 GMT-MASTER CIRCA 1978

• cal. 1570 automatic movement, 26 jewels • brown dial, applied luminous triangular, dot and baton indexes, luminous hands and central hand for the second time zone, magnified date aperture, center seconds • stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Oyster case, rotating bezel calibrated for 24 hours, screw-down crown and case back • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

The movement in working condition at the time of cataloguing, the date functions are working properly. The crystal with minor surface wear. The hands has been replaced with a service hands. The dial with minor signs of wear at places, particularly toward 1 o'clock, 2 o'clock and above the GMT-MASTER signature, also it is showing signs of signing with very minor signs of spotting when looked closely. The bezel with surface wear throughout the edges. The band with minor surface wear and dings throughout, particularly at 2 o'clock and 5 o'clock. Otherwise the case is in very good overall condition with very minor signs of polishing. The case back with a minor spot of rusting below the protective sticker, however the millings is sharp. Inside case back is stamped "1675". The bracelet with surface wear toward the center links and is slight stretched. The folding clasp is stamped "2.71" and the end links is stamped "258 and 7836". * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's expense. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
"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."

Accompanied by a Rolex presentation box. This watch, reference 1675 is a rare variant within the GMT family. It is cased in stainless steel and gold and has a lovely brown "nipple" dial and a caramel and brown bezel insert. This watch can also been known as the "Root Beer". This example is further highlighted by a rare steel and gold Rolex Oyster bracelet