The GMT Master “Apocalypse Now”
Marlon Brando, star of The Godfather and A Streetcar Named Desire, originally owned this artwork. The Rolex GMT Master Ref. 1675, which had been assumed to be lost for a long time, was given the nickname "Apocalypse Now" after being worn by the actor in the 1979 film of the same name.
The GMT Master is in excellent condition in the metal, with a crisp case, defined lug holes, and a gorgeous matte dial. The watch appears to have been worn on a strap, with minimal wear on the back side of the lugs, and while the strap on the watch now is not original, it does capture the vibe well enough. The bezel is still missing, having been removed during filming to give Kurt's existence on the precipice more plausibility.
The watch, which was made in 1972, is notable for its absence of a bezel and comes with a black rubber strap that matches the dial. The Ref. 1675's brilliant hour markers and hands are now beige, indicating that it is clearly a vintage piece. In addition, the watch's face, hands, case, crystal, and crown are all original. In 2019, Phillips sold it for 1.8 million Swiss francs (USD 1.9 million).
Price: 1.8 million Swiss francs ($1.9 million)
