Rolex GMT Master 1675 Mexicana de Aviación 1969
CHF 17,500.00
Rolex GMT Master 1675 Mark 1, Pepsi Bezel, Mexican Jubilee, gift from Mexican airline: Mexicana de Aviación
Serial: 2041528
Circa: 1969
Reference: 1675
DIAL: Black matte dial with luminous hour markers and beveled date aperture at 3 o’clock. Mercedes hands including red color GMT hand indicating the second time zone.
CASE: 40mm, stainless steel with original faded red and blue rotating bezel and acrylic glass with loupe for date at 3 o’clock.
MOVEMENT: Caliber 1575, Self-winding mechanical movement with 26 jewels
BRACELET: Rolex Mexico stainless steel Jubilee (Hecho en Mexico)
CONDITION: Dial and hands are stunning with beautiful patina and original. Bezel is faded and stunning with wear, but no major visible scratches. Case is unpolished. The bracelet is worn and shows signs of stretch (as is common on these Mexican Jubilees), but still wears nicely.
The caseback has an old dedication engraving in Spanish:
On top:
"Mas allá del deber" = "Beyond Duty"
Middle:
S.C.U. (presumably employee initials)
Enero.4.1961 = January 4th, 1961
Below:
"Mexicana de Aviación"
NOTES: This watch was sourced from the Mexico, which matches up with the bracelet and caseback engraving.
Mexicana de Aviación, founded in 1921, holds the distinction of being one of the oldest airlines in the world and the first airline established in Mexico. Initially created as Compañía Mexicana de Aviación, the airline began by offering mail and cargo services before expanding into passenger flights across Mexico and eventually to the United States and Central America. Over the decades, Mexicana grew into a symbol of national pride, known for its elegant service and international reach, particularly during the golden era of aviation in the mid-20th century. Despite its success, financial struggles and management challenges led to its shutdown in 2010, marking a major chapter in Latin American aviation history. In recent years, efforts have been made to revive the Mexicana name, reflecting its lasting legacy and emotional resonance within Mexico’s aviation and cultural identity. |
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Total Price:
CHF 17,500.00
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