Rolex GMT SS/14K YG ref 16753 Rootbeer circa 1981
An attractive example transitional model Rolex SS/14K YG “Rootbeer” GMT ref 16750 circa 1981 with great vintage character. Featuring a fine condition case with beefy lugs, acrylic crystal, and with a lovely original “rootbeer” dial with original ivory color tritium lume plots and tritium lume hands. With a nicely faded 2 tone bronze and gold bezel insert, and with original 62523 D link Jubilee bracelet with 450 end pieces and deployant clasp.
This is the short lived transitional model introduced in 1981 that followed production of the 1675 GMT model but with an upgraded quickset 3075 movement and with acrylic crystal. When the GMT II model was introduced in 1989, with independently set hour hand, the 16750 model was then fitted with a sapphire crystal, and renamed the GMT 1 with ref 16700. The earliest example model 16750’s continued the matte finish dial as seen on the 1675s, while later models like the current example feature a gloss black dial with white gold lume plot surrounds.
Recently fully serviced by one of our veteran watchmakers and offered with our 1 year warranty of accurate time keeping and operation.
The so called “Rootbeer” GMT has long been a favorite of collectors and vintage watch enthusiasts for its very retro 1970’s aesthetic and palette. A great every day or special occasion watch for a deserving wrist!
Your watch purchase includes one of our fine signature leather watch pouches, great for storage and travel, a $65.00 value.
Maker : Rolex
Model Name/Type : GMT
Man's / Lady's : Men
Model/Case Ref : 16753
Case Serial : 6.7 million
Circa : 1981
Case mm : 39mm
Case Metal : SS/14K YG
Bezel : 14K Yellow Gold
Crystal : Acrylic
Crown-Pushers : Signed Crown
Dial & Hands : Root Beer" dial
Movement Type : Self Winding
Movement Caliber : 3075
Date Function : quick set date
Strap / Bracelet : Rolex SS/14K YG D link Jubilee bracelet with deployment clasp
Strap / Bracelet Size : 7 1/4"
Country of Origin : Switzerland
Condition : Excellent
Box / Papers : No
