DESCRIPTION:
WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master, ref 1675, circa 1978, 42mm including crown guards x 47mm to lug tips, 20mm lug width, original stainless steel screw back Oyster case with bi-directional faded "red back Pepsi" 24 hour bezel insert, riveted link Oyster bracelet with fold over clasp, original matte Long E dial with luminous painted hour plots, 26J cal 1570, s#5283067, triple signed with signed clasp, Rolex USA CI bracelet, inside back ref 1675. The Long E dial, although real, did not originally come with this watch and is for a much earlier model.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, GMT functions properly, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, no oxide, light discoloration on rotor edge; nearly flawless dial with very light oil spots and several small fine scratches, luminous material has started to crumble, date wheel with damaged 27 and possibly others; excellent-plus tritium Mercedes hands; polished case shows little wear, lug chamfers are barely visible, several light dings on the backs of the lugs from being worn on a bracelet as well as two dents on the top left lug towards the base of the head; bracelet shows light wear, light stretch; original signed crown shows very little wear, good threads; good aftermarket plastic crystal, cyclope does not magnify properly; resealed for auction.
ESTIMATE:
$8000
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$12000
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