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New York, Dec 11, 2008

LOT 69

Ref. 1675, Point Crown Guards, Gilt Underline Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMT Master, Superlative Chronometer,Officially Certified, Ref. 1675.Made in 1964. Fine, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel and hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the Chronometer Certificate, 2 hang-tags and instruction booklet.

USD 12,000 - 18,000

EUR 9,500 - 14,000 / CHF 14,000 - 21,000

Sold: USD 13,800

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, red and blue graduated bidirectional revolving bezel for the second 24-hour time zone, screwed-down case back and crown, winding crown protected by the crown guard, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous round, baton and triangular indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-12

Good

Worn

Movement: 3-8*

Good

Slightly scratched

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original