Vintage 1979 Rolex GMT-Master Thor Heyerdahl Print Advertisement
Approximately 9 x 12 inches.
This vintage 1979 Rolex GMT-Master magazine advertisement features legendary explorer Thor Heyerdahl, whose Kon-Tiki, Ra II, and Tigris expeditions made him one of the twentieth century's most celebrated adventurers. The original print ad showcases the iconic red-and-blue 'Pepsi' bezel GMT-Master alongside Heyerdahl's reed ship under full sail, anchoring the watch to one of history's great feats of navigation. Part of Rolex's celebrated 'international traveller' campaign, this collectible ad bridges watchmaking precision and genuine exploration heritage — a rare combination that resonates deeply with serious collectors of vintage advertisements and Rolex ephemera 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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