• cal. 1570 automatic movement, 26 jewels • tropical brown-aged-to-mauve dial, luminescent Mercedes-style hands, sweep center seconds, magnified date aperture • brown rotating bezel calibrated for 24 hours with corresponding triangular hand, screw-down crown and back • case, dial and movement signed • 18k yellow gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet • spare back, box, service box

The movement is running, however it may require service soon. It is numbered D768711. The dial has aged to a beautiful mauve color. The case is crisp with few scuffs from wear. The bracelet is stretched. The numbers between the lugs are 1638857 and 1675. The inside of the case back is stamped 1675. The spare back has an engraving to the back which reads 'RLT, from HBK, with Love, 10-23-89.'
"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."

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This model, Ref. 1675, was released in 1960 and was initially available in gold, steel and two-tone. Gold GMT-Masters were made in smaller production numbers and are rarer than their steel counterparts. For this r꧂eason, they are more sought after by collectors.

It is interesting to note that this model, Ref. 1675, was thꦓe only sport model originally offered with the Rolex Jubilee bracelet option. For this reason, many examples of this reference still retain these dressier bands.

For a similar example, see Patrizzi, O., Collecting Rolex Wristwatches, p. 249.