Introduced in 1954, the now cult classic Rolex GMT was initially designed as a pilots and travelers watch with its roots tied to Pan Am. The first examples featured a "Pepsi" bezel insert which provided ease of use for deciphering day/night in an alternate time-zone and remains in production to this day. Over the decades, various iterations of the GMT have been released from the "Root Beer" to the blue "Batman." Today, the GMT is as practical as it is popular with collectors, offering great beauty in it's vintage and neo-vintage examples which have taken on their own unique character over the decades. 

This example, circa '82 is fresh to market and comes directly from the son of the original owner. To preserve its history we have included a hand signed letter of provenance as well as a photo of of the original owner and his two sons. Amazingly, this piece was acquired while he was stationed in Egypt from '80-'83 as the Head Geology for British Petroleum. It was later gifted to his son for his 18th birthday, after which it was cherished and worn sparingly. We could not be more thrilled to offer this beautiful "transitional" GMT which falls into the end of the "matte dial" era, benefitting from the addition of a quickset date. This piece has remained in fantastic vintage condition with light cream and mint condition dial, beautifully faded bezel and sharp, unpolished case/bracelet. It is not common we come across an uncirculated watch after 43 years and we're delighted to present you your next adventure companion. 

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