Signed Rolex, retailed by Tiffany & Co., Oyster Perpetual, GMT-Master, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, ref. 1675, case no. 5’662’260, manufactured in 1978

Details

Rolex. A fine and extremely rare, 18K gold automatic two time-zone wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, black nipple dial, 24 hour bezel, date and confirmation of sale letter from Tiffany & Co., New York

Signed Rolex, retailed by Tiffany & Co., Oyster Perpetual, GMT-Master, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, ref. 1675, case no. 5’662’260, manufactured in 1978
Movement: cal. 1570, automatic, 26 jewels, signed
Dial: signed by maker and retailer
Case: screw back, inside case back stamped 1675, 40 mm. diam., signed
With: 18K gold Rolex buckle, typed letter from Tiffany & Co., New York dated 18th February 2011 confirming that watch number 5’662’260, Rolex GMT reference 1675 was sold by Tiffany & Co. in April 1981.

Special Notice

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Lot Essay

A mouthwatering example of the extremely rare Tiffany & Co. signed reference 1675 in gold, the present watch is distinguished by its excellent overall condition. The magical signature of “Tiffany & Co.” is printed in gold just above the GMT-Master designation and furthermore the watch is confirmed as being retailed by the world-renowned company in April 1981.

Further enhancing the appeal of the watch are the highly attractive so-called “nipple” indexes, the case delights by having retained its sharp outlines, crisp gold marks, and crisp milling to back and bezel.

The black dial and bezel combined with the gold is gorgeous, it is a watch with stunning looks and extreme rarity amongst GMT-Master variations. Just a handful of GMT-Masters, all references, all materials but particularly in gold, retailed by Tiffany & Co. have appeared on the market over the past decade. The present watch is both attractive and wearable, sure to impress even the most demanding of collectors.

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