1970 Rolex GMT Master Ref. 1675 "If you were flying the Concorde..." Advertisement
1970 Rolex GMT Master Ref. 1675 "If you were flying the Concorde..." Advertisement
1970 Rolex GMT Master Ref. 1675 "If you were flying the Concorde..." Advertisement
1970 Rolex GMT Master Ref. 1675 "If you were flying the Concorde..." Advertisement
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Page Dimensions
Approx. 8 1/8" x 11 1/2" (20cm x 29cm)
Story and Details
Why wouldn’t you wear a Rolex if you were flying the Concorde? Not just as a passenger, but at the helm as the captain.? The first and only largely successful supersonic commercial airliner, the Concorde, represented the pinnacle of aviation, flying from London to New York in a mere 3 hours. And when flying across 1.3 timezones per hour, pilots need a tool that can keep up. That’s where the Rolex GMT Master reference 1675 comes into play. First designed around 1954 purportedly in collaboration with pilots and executives at Pan American Airways, the GMT Master allowed for pilots to track 2 time zones at once - using the famous "Pepsi" colored 24-hour insert in the rotating bezel. Of course, the GMT Master was not built over the course of a year solely to be a tool... Like the Concorde, the Ref. 1675 performs its function with elegance and class, transforming its functional design into a timeless image that spans across generations.
And it’s not just the Concorde, nor the Ref. 1675 which persists as timeless icons to this day... The “If you were...'' print advertising campaign is easily part of that list. Created by the admen at J. Walter Thompson agency in the late 1960’s, the distinctive layout of this marketing material always pair a situation with a Rolex model. And not just any Rolex model, but one which has been carefully selected as the best tool to wear for that given situation. In the case of this ad, Concorde test pilots needed a tool which they could not only rely upon to track the time, but one that does so with effortless elegance, just like the Concorde itself.
So, if you were flying the Concorde, why wouldn’t you wear a Rolex GMT?
Condition
Condition
Pre-owned original magazine advertisement. Image shown is exactly the ad that you'll be receiving.
Framing
Framing
Framing is handcrafted in Chicago, IL, using acid-free materials for art preservation. The UV-protected, anti-reflective glass ensures optimal viewing. Frames are solid wood featuring a wire for easy hanging and felt pads for wall protection.
Shipping
Shipping
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Framing is custom. Please allow me up to 2 weeks to finish your framing project. Before I start, I’ll email you to confirm the design and provide an estimated completion and shipping date.
Returns
Returns
Returns are accepted for unframed ads, if they are in new condition as you received it, within 30 days of purchase.
As all of my ads are highly curated, individually custom framed, and personalized, all sales for framed ads are final.
Questions
Questions
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All advertisements and images are original – directly from magazines and other types of publications. These are vintage, pre-owned, original pages, so the paper quality and condition varies... I try to show accurate photos of the exact ad/image you'll be receiving.
framing
Framing is custom-designed and done by hand in Chicago, IL. Acid-free materials are used to preserve your art. Glass offers UV-protection and is anti-reflective for best viewing. Frames are solid wood with wire on back for easy hanging and felt pads to protect wall.
contact
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Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or special requests... About pricing, condition, framing - ads or magazines you have to sell... I'll get back to you within 48 hours (usually much sooner!). Looking forward to chatting!
- Peter D.Reviewing1995 Rolex GMT Master Ref. 16700 feat. Chuck Yeager AdvertisementI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars15 minutes agoExtremely impressed!
Nick was great! Timely and secure shipping with a nice handwritten note included. Can’t wait to order again and support such a great small business!
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It was an absolute pleasure to work with Nick on this Christmas present for my son. It was such a unique gift, and the framing was super high quality. Nick worked with me on exactly what I wanted and took the time to understand what I was looking for. Shipping was fast, and it arrived just in time for Christmas. I will definitely be ordering from Nick and Ad Patina. Excellent service and company!!!
Was this helpful? - NickReviewing1978 Rolex Submariner Ref. 1680 "Championship Surfing" w/ Surfer AdvertisementI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars3 weeks ago10/10 buying experience. Do yourself a favor and buy an ad that you love from Nick. Favorite purchase of 2024
Nick is absolutely world-class and a pleasure to do business with. The packaging alone (+ a handwritten note) was a step above the rest and an amazing personalized touch. I will certainly be buying more ads from Nick and couldn’t recommend him enough.
P.s. I was on a zoom call with prospect and noticed some vintage ads behind him. Low and behold, they were Nicks ads and they knew each other! We had an amazing chat about vintage ads and watches. This is your sign to buy one!
Was this helpful? - EmilyVerified BuyerReviewing1969 Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 "racing here tomorrow" AdvertisementI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agoPerfect Gift!
This is such a great gift for my hard to buy for husband! It arrived super quick & in great condition. I’m so excited to give it to him for Christmas!
Was this helpful? - Jonathan W.Verified BuyerReviewing2013 Rolex Deepsea Sea Dweller feat. James Cameron AdvertisementI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agoAwesome Ad. Awesome customer service.
I was throughly amazed to see how well the James Carson Deepsea ad was packaged for delivery. Special care went into making sure that it arose perfectly. I wanted to reach out and thank you for the care you gave in making sure my James Cameron Deepsea ad arrived safely. Ad Patina has a really great selection of ads. I won’t hesitate to get more ads from them in the future.
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