ROLEX | A RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CENTER SECONDS DUAL TIME WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND TROPICAL GILT DIAL AND POINTED CROWN GUARDSREF 1675 CASE 622679 GMT-MASTER CIRCA 1960

• cal. 1560 automatic movement, 25 jewels • tropical gilt dial, luminous triangular, dot and baton indexes, luminous hands and small central hand for the second time zone, magnified date aperture, gilt chapter ring, center seconds • stainless steel Oyster case, rotating bezel calibrated for 24 hours, screw-down crown and case back with inscription P.D.B • case, dial and movement signed

The movement in working condition at the time of cataloguing, the date functions are working properly. The hands with very minor signs of oxidization at places, the luminous materials to the hour hands with minor hairlines. The dial with light patina color if observed closely. The bezel with minor signs of wear, otherwise it has aged nicely with a light fade of color. The band with minor surface wear at places and pinhead dings particularly toward the edges. The case back with minor surface wear throughout and is inscribed with "P.D.B". The inside case back is stamped with "1675. IV.60". * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's expense. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's expense. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

The present watch is a reference 1675 that features a gilt dial with a small GMT hand and a chapter ring on a thin case with pointed crown guards. This reference was introduced in 1959 after replacing the original reference 6542 in 1954 and has been in Rolex production until 1980. Although the reference 1675 had a very long run, there were many changes and variations made for this reference by Rolex. For instance the present watch is very rare as its configuration has only been in its production for approximately of 4 years, from 1959 to1963. Also the original gilt dial had faded to a nice brown color due to the exposure to the sun and other various forms of light. The tiny variations of the watch and the imperfection in the finishing of dials are minute details which Rolex connoisseurs desire to own.