Fine Jewels & Watches: Cologne
Fine Jewels & Watches: Cologne
FROM THE COLLECTION OF A FORMER RACE CAR DRIVER TO SUPPORT REFUGEES.
GMT-Master, Reference 1675 | A stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date, bracelet and additional 'Pepsi' bezel | Circa 1972
No reserve
Lot Closed
June 27, 01:57 PM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 30,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
GMT-Master, Reference 1675
A stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date, bracelet and additional 'Pepsi' bezel
Circa 1972
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels
Movement number: D'033'716
Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back
Case number: 2'985'519
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex blank Guaranty, instruction manual, calendar card for 1972, hang tag, COSC hang tag, 'Pepsi' bezel insert and presentation case with outer packaging
Please note that the seller’s proceeds of this lot will be donated.
The reference 1675 GMT was introduced in 1959 and stayed in continuous production until 1980 making it one of the longest produced references in Rolex’s history. Initially launched with a two-tone red and blue bezel insert (nicknamed the ‘Pepsi’ bezel) to enable the wearer to differentiate day and night, In the early 1970s Rolex introduced an all-black bezel insert which even though may seem less practical, is more discreet and rarer than the ‘Pepsi’ version.
What makes the present lot so special is that it's not only a 'full set', but it also comes with a second bezel insert, the 'Pepsi' version. The dial, hour markers and hands have all aged at a consistent rate to a warm pumpkin color.
Sotheby's is honored to offer the collection of a former race car driver with proceeds benefiting an initiative to support children of refugees in Germany.
Other lots from this collection of 12 watches are: 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 119 and 120 of this auction.