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Rolex

GMT-Master II 'Sprite', reference 126720VTNR Montre bracelet à double fuseau horaire en acier avec date | Stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet Vers 2022 | Circa 2022

Lot Closed

September 29, 11:43 AM GMT

Estimate

14,000 - 20,000 EUR

Lot Details

Description

Rolex

GMT-Master II 'Sprite', reference 126720VTNR

Montre bracelet à double fuseau horaire en acier avec date |

Stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet

Vers 2022 |

Circa 2022

Cadran: noir

Calibre: cal. 3285 automatique, 31 rubis

Boîtier: acier, fond vissé

Numéro de boîtier: 72'1DQ'905

Fermoir: bracelet Rolex Oyster en acier et boucle déployante

Dimensions: 40 mm, circonférence totale approx. 180 mm

Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement

Ecrin: oui

Papiers: oui

Accessoires: garantie internationale et écrin avec surboîte Rolex

Dial: black

Calibre: cal. 3285 automatic, 31 jewels

Case: stainless steel, screw-down back

Case number: 72'1DQ'905

Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Size: 40 mm, overall circumference approx. 180 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: yes

Papers: yes

Accessories: Rolex international guarantee and presentation case with outer packaging

Poids brut 154.20 g |

Gross weight 154.20 g

When this new Rolex GMT was unveiled in 2022, it took the entire industry by surprise!

Indeed, the 126720VTNR is fitted with a never-seen-before black and green ceramic bezel. Furthermore, the crown is placed on the left side of the case, at 9 o’clock. This configuration is known as “destro”, referring to the fact that the watch is designed to be worn on the left wrist.

While a few Rolex from the 1950’s and 1960’s, including GMT, Submariner and Datejust were made with the crown at 9 o’clock, most probably upon special request, it is the first time Rolex has done it within its regular production.

Quickly nicknamed “Sprite” by the watch community, this model is subject to an extremely long waiting list. Cherished by collectors who have immediately understood its historical importance, less than a handful of them have appeared at auction.

This example is in most attractive condition and comes with its original Guarantee and presentation case.

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Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.

Veuillez noter que l'Article 12 des Conditions Générales de Vente applicables aux Vendeurs (Ventes Effectuées Exclusivement en Ligne) n'est pas applicable pour ce lot.