A Rolex with a Fascinating NASA Past

On a long plane ride, I'll look at a photo of a watch on my phone while wearing another watch on my wrist My favorite watch of the brood? A Rolex GMT 1675 with a gilt dial that once belonged to a storied NASA official ' My Rolex GMT is a watch of nostalgia and of parallel lives.

According to Eric, watches that come with "Papers," are worth a premium of about 25% over those without "What is notable about the watch is the condition," Eric told me, "The glossy dial with 'gilt' or gold text is absolutely flawless while the steel case has also never seen a polishing wheel and can be given the rare and highly desirable term 'unpolished' by serious collectors." On the occasions that I've taken my GMT out for a spin to horological events the recognition my "Guy" receives from fellow WIS, or Watch Idiot Savants, has been pleasing Between Pan Am, NASA and Pepsi, the GMT is truly an All-American watch.

My Rolex GMT is a watch of nostalgia and of parallel lives. . Source