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How the Rolex GMT-Master Became the Ultimate Traveller’s Watch

ONLINE | 4 - 11 MARCH & 17 - 26

How the Rolex GMT-Master Became the Ultimate Traveller’s Watch

The Rolex GMT-Master is a design classic. In this episode of Sotheby’s Stories, discover how it was originally developed for Pan-Am Airlines, why it became known as the ‘Pussy Galore’ and learn how the design has developed over the decades. A number of Rolex GMT-Master pieces will feature in our upcoming Watches Online sales (4-11 March & 17-26 March) . Click here to watch more Sotheby’s videos.

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