that is very cool

Nov 11, 2019,09:28 AM
 

now imagine finding one that was actually worn by Che.... that would be nearly as amazing as paul's PN... 

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A very special Rolex GMT MASTER 1675 auctioned yesterday, in relation with El Che, Fidel Castro and some other " revolucionarios ".

 
 By: amanico : November 11th, 2019-01:39
Here is the watch, a GMT MASTER 1675 from 1964, Not in top condition, but with an awesome story and provenance. Here is the story: Property of General Eduardo Galindo Grandchant/Carlos Coello “Tuma” According to General’s Grandchant’s wife, this 1675 was ...  

Wow! Fantastic story!

 
 By: Watcholic_id : November 11th, 2019-02:21
thanks for sharing the story cheers

that is very cool

 
 By: keks : November 11th, 2019-09:28
now imagine finding one that was actually worn by Che.... that would be nearly as amazing as paul's PN...

Back in the day when...

 
 By: U3O8 : November 11th, 2019-10:04
communist terrorists had SS GMTs whereas today some of us capitalists go to our AD friends every week and ask, plead and beg for one. Sort of like going to the store for your rations of bread, milk and toilet paper in a communist/socialist utopia country ... 

Has this watch already sold?

 
 By: baufoam : November 11th, 2019-10:30
Can’t help but wonder what it went for...

A bit more than 100k CHF [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 11th, 2019-10:32

Thanks for sharing this piece of history, Nico

 
 By: renerod : November 11th, 2019-12:55
It is a fascinating story of how watches seem to be so important in so different contexts. Best regards my friend. René

It is all I like... [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 11th, 2019-13:37

Pleasure, Dr! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 11th, 2019-14:47

Thanks, americano. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 10th, 2019-14:23