Vintage 1976 Rolex GMT-Master Operation Sail Bicentennial Print Advertisement
Approximately 8 x 12 inches.
This vintage 1976 Rolex GMT-Master magazine advertisement captures one of America's most iconic Bicentennial celebrations: Operation Sail '76, the breathtaking tall ships gathering that drew 30 nations into New York Harbor. The original print ad features a magnificent square-rigged sailing vessel under full canvas escorted by the US Coast Guard's Eagle, with the two-tone GMT-Master reference 1675/313 on Jubilee bracelet anchoring the composition below. Tied to America's 200th birthday, this collectible ad bridges horology and maritime history — the winning captain and navigator of the Tall Ships race wore this very reference. A compelling vintage advertisement for serious Rolex and sailing collectors alike.
What you see is what you get; the ad in the photo is the exact one that'll come to you. Listed sizes are close, but treat them as ballpark, not gospel.
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Every unframed ad rides safe: acid free sleeve, stiff backerboard behind it, another board up front, all tucked into a rigid photo mailer and sent USPS with 3-day tracking. It'll get to you the way it left us.