DESCRIPTION
| Manufacturer |
Rolex |
| Model Name |
GMT Master (Vintage 1970s) |
| Model Number |
16753 |
| Movement |
Automatic |
| Case |
Stainless Steel Rolex Oyster Case, 39mm |
| Dial |
Black |
| Strap Band |
Stainless Steel and 18K Gold Rolex Link Bracelet with Deployment Buckle |
| Serial No |
XXX |
| Approx. Retail/ Replacement Price |
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| Additional Information |
Pre-owned by a Collector, Vintage Watch in Outstanding Condition with No Box and No Papers |
For information call Mauricio at 310.433-9293
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By far the most recognizable and popular premium Swiss timepiece, Rolex watches are durable, beautifully made, and above all, extremely reliable. A Rolex watch offers terrific value and pre-owned examples are often found in exceptionally fine condition. It's no wonder that Rolex watches continue to be the most popular watches in the world.
The story of the Rolex Watch Company is quite fascinating. It was first established in London in 1905 by a Bavarian, Hans Wilsdorf and Wilsdorf's brother-in-law, William Davis, hence the first name of the company, Wilsdorf & Davis. At this time, they did not manufacture their own movements, cases or dials. They mostly produced pocket watches at that time, and only later began specializing in wristwatches.
Wilsdorf had three main concerns in mind in when developing his watches: accuracy, water and dust resistance, and eventually using a movement which did not require the wearer to unscrew the crown to wind the watch to ensure greater waterproofing capabilities. They eventually overcame all of these.
First, to ensure the greatest accuracy possible, Wilsdorf traveled to Switzerland where he commissioned a special wristwatch movement which could keep time with great accuracy. Next, in an effort to design a watch which was sealed perfectly from dust and water, Wilsdorf bought all of the rights to the patent for the first Screw-down crown and the first "Oyster" watch (so named because it was waterproof) was introduced in late 1926. And later in 1931, after Wilsdorf had bought out his brother-in-law and entered into a joint shareholding with the Aegler family of Bienne forming the Rolex Watch Company, Rolex patented a perpetual (or automatic) winding system. As a result, the it was no longer necessary to wind the watch every day, and the crown was used solely to set the time (reducing the chance that water may enter the watch if the crown was mistakenly left un-screwed). Consequently, Rolex watches were not only the most accurate watches in the world, but also the most durable as well. In 1945, Rolex recorded another highly important patent: along with the automatic winding system, a date was added at 3 o'clock. This model was introduced as the "Datejust" and it became an immediate best-seller.
On a very interesting and little-known side note about Rolex is that Wilsdorf died childless in 1960, and since he had no heirs, the company was bequeathed to a charitable trust which directs the company to this day. Most of the company's profits go to Swiss charities.
The featured watch is a Vintage Rolex GMT Master. It is housed in a 39mm Stainless Steel Rolex Oyster Case with an 18K Gold and Black Bezel and a Black Dial with Applied Luminous Hour Markers, Hour (Mercedes-Style), Minute, Sweep Seconds and GMT Hands at Center, and a Magnified Date Display Window at 3 o'clock. Plexiglass Crystal. It comes on a Rolex Original 18K Gold and Stainless Steel Rolex Oyster Link Bracelet with rivets rather than screws, and a Deployment Clasp. It is an Automatic Chronometer with Dual Time Zone. Water Resistant to 100 meters. An excellent vintage Rolex travel watch from 1971 in amazing condition!
Personal Note--This watch is extremely rare and very hard to find Rolex. It is a 1971 Vintage GMT Master and is an incredible condition. It also comes on a bracelet with rivets, rather than the screws which are now used by Rolex and has Plexiglass Crystal, which is in great condition as well. It is perfect for a collector and is an excellent investment. An outstanding quality piece that you will be proud to own, to wear and to pass down to future generations.
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| Payment: |
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| Sales Tax: |
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| Shipping: |
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| Insurance: |
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