Introduced in 1954, the now cult classic Rolex GMT was initially designed as a pilots and travelers watch with its roots tied to Pan Am. The first examples featured a "Pepsi" bezel insert which provided ease of use for deciphering day/night in an alternate time-zone and remains in production to this day. Over the decades, various iterations of the GMT have been released from the "Root Beer" to the blue "Batman." Today, the GMT is as practical as it is popular with collectors, offering great beauty in it's vintage and neo-vintage examples which have taken on their own unique character over the decades. 

The ref. 16750 is a "transitional" era for the GMT as it housed the very last of the matte dials carried on from the ref. 1675. What makes this ref. the best of both worlds is the addition of a quickset date. This particular example, circa '83 remains in incredible vintage condition with a truly mint dial, offering warm patina. The insert is nicely preserved and has remained quite dark which helps the tritium stand out. The case and bracelet are equally impressive and both remain completely unpolished with minimal wear. The 78360 bracelet is also correct, remains tight, retains 13 links and will fit an approximate 7.75-inch wrist. For anyone looking for a true collector grade matte dial GMT, we could not be more thrilled to offer this outstanding timepiece in the shop.

Dial: Is mint and shows no notable wear under magnification. All of the tritium plots have aged cleanly to a warm paina, matching the hands. Bezel insert: Has a touch of wear on the outer edge of "22." Overall, light signs of use and retains an impressive amount of its factory shades of blue and red. Hands: Are matching. All of their lume is present and stable. Case: Fantastic preservation and appears completely unpolished with thick, even lugs, sharp chamfers and lug holes. Correct signed crown. Bracelet: Is all correct with a ref. 78360, 580 end links and G date code. It appears unpolished with a strong coronet on the clasp, remains tight and retains 13 links, fitting an approximate 7.75 inch wrist. Crystal: Clear. Accessories: NA The movement is running well on our timegrapher and comes with our 6-month mechanical warranty.

Year/era: 1983 Reference: 16750 Serial: 726XXXX Dimensions: 40mm wide, 20mm lug width. Movement: Automatic Rolex caliber 3075.