After a short absence, here's another article dedicated to a watch auction to be held at Watches of Knightbridge in mid-September. The auction, laconically entitled “Modern and vintage watches“, will be held on 12 September 2015 and foresees an offer of 465 replica watches, whose estimates vary between a few hundred pounds up to a maximum of 80,000 pounds. A perfect opportunity for collectors of watches of all kinds and brands. If you want to get a good deal, this is a great opportunity to add a watch to your personal collection at a competitive price. For example, I will certainly make an offer for an Alfred Dunhill with Jaeger-LeCoultre movement to add to my Dunhill City Fighter (which you can find on the pages of this magazine) but, among the many watches on offer, the auction house boasts an incredible proposal of four Rolex GMT Master 1675 and two Rolex GMT Master 16750 produced in various versions for more than 20 years and, although among these there is not one of the first Rolex 1675 (I am talking about the Rolex “Cornino“), they embrace a period between 1965 and 1988 and an incredible variety of dials and bezels and they are all in excellent condition. Take a look at the original technical data sheets below and at the photos (owned by Watches of Knightsbridge) exactly as shown in the general catalogue.
Lot 305 – Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date GMT Master circa 1965, Reference 1675
D: Glossy black dial, Mercedes spheres, date with magnifier and second time zone sphere. M: automatic movement with 26 jewels, signed Montres Rolex S.A. and numbered, caliber 1570. C: Oyster case with rotating “Pepsi” bezel, signed Montres Rolex S.A., dated II.65, numbered, Rolex crown, case diameter approx. 40mm. B: Rolex Oyster steel bracelet with rivets, signed Rolex USA and dated 1-72.
CONDITION REPORT D: dial in excellent condition. M: working. C: In excellent condition, with some scratches from daily use. B: In excellent condition. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet Estimate: 4,500GBP – 5,500GBP
Lot 306 – Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date GMT Master circa 1968, Reference 1675 “Pink Panther” D.
D: Opaque dial, Mercedes spheres, second time zone hand, date with magnifier. M: 26 jewels automatic chronometer, signed Montres Rolex S.A. and numbered, caliber 1570. C: Oyster case with 24-hour rotating “Pepsi” bezel, signed Montres fake rolex S.A., dated I.68, numbered, Rolex crown, case diameter approx. 40mm. B: Rolex Oyster bracelet numbered VC/78360/580. CONDITION REPORT D: Original and in excellent condition. M: working. C: In very good condition, with some small scratches from daily use. B: In very good condition, with few superficial scratches. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet Estimate: 3,000GBP – 4,000GBP