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. 

Referred to by collectors as the "Root Beer," the GMT ref. 16753 is arguably one of the most unique models from a color standpoint. This example is no exception offering a beautifully patina'd "nipple" style brown dial with shades of "cognac." The bezel insert had faded into a delicious mix of tones, pairing perfectly with the rest of the timepiece. Even the end links have oxidized to a gorgeous rainbow of tones. We could not be more thrilled to offer this true collector-grade example with mint dial and and unpolished case/bracelet. 

Dial: Fantastic preservation no notable blemished under a loupe. All of the tritium plots have taken on a beautiful "custard" patina, matching the hands. Bezel insert: Excellent with normal signs of use consistent with age. There are some light scratches but nothing distracting looking to the naked eye. Hands: Are matching. All of their lume is present and stable. Case: Appears completely unpolished with thick and even lugs. All of the factory chamfers remain sharp and distinct. Correct signed crown. Bracelet: Correct Jubilee with light stretch. Appears completely unpolished and will fit up to an 8 inch wrist. Crystal: Clear. Accessories: Bragging rights to the most beautiful browns. The movement is running well on our timegrapher and comes with our 1-year mechanical warranty.

Year/era: 1979 Reference: 16753 Serial: 603XXXX Dimensions: 39mm wide, 20mm lug width. Movement: Automatic Rolex caliber 3035.