ABOUT THIS WATCH:
MANUFACTURER: Rolex
MODEL: GMT
REFERENCE: 1675
SERIAL: 113xxxx
YEAR: 1963
DIAL: We have a Type C, open chapter ring, gilt dial. This dial is the last of the gilt era GMT's and is original fitting within the accepted serial range. This Type C dial variant is the more rare of the two with the wide spread "Swiss T < 25". The dial is completed by its original, gilt, flat handset. The lume on the dial is original to the watch and has aged to a charming, warm deep orange patina. The hands were relumed decades ago. In some lighting they appear to match the dial. In other lighting they are a bit more green. They can be color matched. Simply inquire.
CASE: The 39mm stainless steel pointed crown guard "PCG" case is in good shape. It has been polished in the past. The factory original beveled edges on all four lugs is still visible. So to is the original brushed finish on the anterior portion of the lugs. The caseback features an engraving that reads "J.M. Winter Ventry ISIS Ford QLD."
BEZEL INSERT: The original fat font insert is in fair shape. The insert has faded to a baby blue vignette with light copper red. It has seen its fair share of use and corresponding wear.
MOVEMENT: Rolex automatic self winding caliber 1565. Service history unknown. The watch winds, sets and runs. It was placed on a timegrapher which illustrated that the watch is keeping time within 10 seconds per day and has an amplitude of. 258 The movement can be serviced for approximately $325 plus parts - if any are needed. If the watch is serviced it will come with a one year warranty dated from the completion of service.
BRACELET: We have paired this beautiful vintage GMT with a complimenting brand new, handmade, hand stitched, hand painted, Italian goat skin strap.
ACCESSORIES: An original Rolex service pouch and period correct Rolex coffin box.
BOX/PAPERS: Box.
WARRANTY: None unless serviced first. If serviced the watch will come with a one year warranted dated from the completion of service.
BANK WIRE PRICE: $19,000 shipped.
