Rare Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master stainless steel gentl...

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£22,000 - £26,000

Rare Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with the gilt underline dial and pointed crown guard case, ref. 1675, serial no. 69xxxx, circa 1961, faded 'Pepsi' bezel insert, fine radium 'Swiss' gilt text black dial with twenty-four hour hand, dot markers, Mercedes style hands, sweep centre seconds and date aperture, cal. 1560 movement, the case back stamped 'II.61', suede leather strap, 42mm 
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** Purchased on the 3rd June 1963 from the Piazza San Silvestro, Rome. Also with the chronometer certificate and full report dated July 1962

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Movement - currently functioning.
Dial - very rare underline dial, with lovely original patina with surface oxidised bubbling, date wheel replaced - see images.
Glass - good.
Hands - nice patina matching the dial although replaced at some stage with tritium service examples.
Case - typical light marks with crown guards polished, the bezel has a faded appearance and visible scratch marks - see all images.
Crown - screws down and adjusts correctly.
Strap - visible stain marks.
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Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained