Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1002 ‘Coca Cola 25 Years’ Dial in 14K Yellow Gold THE HEYDAY COLLECTION - Reference 1680- Serial 340xxxx

- Reference 1680- Serial 340xxxx dating to 1973- Mk5 Red Submariner dial- Faded to dark grey bezel insert- Oyster bracelet 9315 with 280 endlinks- “PATETED” error-print clasp- Inner and outer boxes

The beautifully proportioned case is in superb condition has this example has a solid case back and clear hallmarks on the case side

with reference 55 endlinks

The single-quick Day Dates were introduced in 1977 and are actually a little thicker than the later double-quick set watches and so have a greater presence on the wrist – which we really love

that is in fantastic condition

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1002 ‘Coca Cola 25 Years’ Dial in 14K Yellow Gold THE HEYDAY COLLECTION - Reference 1680- Serial 340xxxxNow this is something we do not see all too often, a Coca Cola 25 Years signed Oyster Perpetual. Even better, the watch came from the family of the first owner and we have the full story on paper. The original owner (J. Blom) started as a chemist for Coca Cola at the end of the 30s, he worked there until his retirement in the end of the 70s. During his career he became head chemist of regions West Europe and North Africa. He was one of the people who