Rolex GMT-Master 16750

Rolex

Model: GMT Master Reference: M16750 Date: Purchased 19th February 1984 Movement: 27-jewel Cal.3075 automatic, adjusted to 5 positions & temperature, No.0944415 Dial: Black, luminous filled dot hour markers, baton quarters, white outer minute markers, magnified date aperture at 3, polished Mercedes hands with luminous inserts, centre seconds, arrow tipped red dual time hand Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back with personal engraving, shouldered screw down crown, blue and red 'Pepsi' bezel insert, No.8227202 Strap/Bracelet: Brushed polished 78360 Oyster link Buckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp, stamped H Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 39mm Accompaniments: *Rolex box (lacking cushion), swing tag, two spare links, Punched Guarantee, brochures, International Service Guarantee dated 28th July 2006, service receipt dated 22nd March 2024, Rolex service card for March 2024 service* Launched in 1979/80 to replace the well-loved 1675, the transitional 16750 is so similar to its predecessor that it takes a keen eye to appreciate the nuances that separate these two models. The main differences can be summed up as a new, more accurate calibre (3075), double the depth rating, a quick set sequence to the date function and a different layering of the hands. The reference was in production for around 8 years before being phased out.