ROLEX GMT MASTER II EL CORNINO History

In 1959 Rolex was experimenting with new ideas regarding its unique design, the outcome of this amazing and creative effort was ROLEX GMT MASTER II EL CORNINO under Ref 1675 . ROLEX GMT MASTER II EL CORNINO under this specific reference continued to be produced through out1980s with various variations over the years. The early production of El Cornino took its name due to its  curved and pointed crown case combined with is dial creating a unique and rare collectible Rolex GMT. In the past decades we can see many times El Cornino to be one of the favorite watches of the well known Auction Houses due to this extreme love of watch collectors, considered a hidden gem to their collection.

ROLEX GMT MASTER II EL CORNINO Dial

In the first eight years of its introduction we need to make a note of its amazing dial, a glossy dial with a gilt lettering was also adopted in the first years of its production. A special note also to the unique small hands that we can notice also in the very first years.

1959-1963, ROLEX EL CORNINO

At the production between 1959-1963 and for only four years we can identify an eagle beak crown guard at the case.

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