A 1972 Rolex GMT Master 'Pepsi' ref. 1675 stainless steel automatic wristwatch, the black dial signed Rolex GMT-Master Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified Swiss -T<25, with painted luminous indices and magnified date window, with blue and red rotating bezel, in a stainless steel case. On a stainless steel Oyster bracelet stamped 580 93150 W11. 39.5 mm case. Serial number 2980668. Complete with box and two tags, guarantee paperwork, Rolex booklet, original receipt, original strap, original bezel, spare bezel and receipt for the bezel currently fitted, replacement by Rolex in 2006.
Purchased new by the vendor in 1977 and owned by him since then, the watch has led an exciting life. It has travelled extensively around the world from Brazil to the depths of Nigeria and even survived a mugging attempt. This was has been a much-loved companion for the vendor but he now feels the time has come for it to find a new home.
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Sold for £16,500
A 1972 Rolex GMT Master 'Pepsi' ref. 1675 stainless steel automatic wristwatch, the black dial signed Rolex GMT-Master Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified Swiss -T<25, with painted luminous indices and magnified date window, with blue and red rotating bezel, in a stainless steel case. On a stainless steel Oyster bracelet stamped 580 93150 W11. 39.5 mm case. Serial number 2980668. Complete with box and two tags, guarantee paperwork, Rolex booklet, original receipt, original strap, original bezel, spare bezel and receipt for the bezel currently fitted, replacement by Rolex in 2006.
Purchased new by the vendor in 1977 and owned by him since then, the watch has led an exciting life. It has travelled extensively around the world from Brazil to the depths of Nigeria and even survived a mugging attempt. This was has been a much-loved companion for the vendor but he now feels the time has come for it to find a new home.
Find out more about Rolex Watch Valuations