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Description
COKE
Year 19 Sept 1998
Serial L,78xxxx
Dial Perfect original glossy black dial. It’s a transitional dial marked “T Swiss- T<25” and filled with luminova, wich is legit for the U serial.
Movement Rolex 3185 Gmt
Case The Excellent and original case has recently been polished, the edges remain very sharp with beveled edges. The black and red “Coke” bezel is in fantastic condition.
Bracelet Comes on its Original heavy Rolex oyster bracelet 78790/501B with 12 links and very minimal stretch. The Clasp is stamped U6/ June 98.
Accessories Comes with its original outer and inner box, original punched paper, booklet and paper holder.
The GMT-Master was developed to meet the specific needs of airline pilots. It became the official watch of several airlines, among them the famous Pan American World Airways, better known as Pan Am. Its most distinguishing visual feature was the two-tone bezel which marked daytime from nighttime hours.
THE FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL FLIGHTS
As intercontinental travel developed in the 1950s, airliners began to fly swiftly across several successive time zones. For the first time it became important to know the time in various places in the world, simultaneously. It was the dawn of the jet age, and Rolex responded with a watch to match the spirit of the times.
