Rolex GMT Master 16750 MK1 - Creamy Lume

attractive creamy lume - perfect dial - perfect bezel

Description
This MK1 version of the Rolex GMT-Master reference 16750 comes from 1981 and features a perfect matte dial with attractive creamy lume.

The 16750 is one of the so-called transitional references. It was the first GMT-Master with a quickset date. Reference 16750 was produced between 1981 and 1988, which makes this 1981 watch a very early example.

Until about 1984, the 16750s had a matte dial with classic (not outlined) luminous markers, like the predecessor 1675. Later examples had a glossy dial with white gold bordered hour markers. It is known that many matte dials were replaced with glossy dials when they were serviced at Rolex. For this reason, the reference 16750 with a matte dial is quite rare, especially if you are looking for a well-preserved specimen.

The distinctive feature of the present GMT-Master is its beautiful, friendly look on the wrist. The pepsi bezel has rich colors and the luminous material in dial and hands has aged to a creamy patina. The 1980 Oyster bracelet completes the package.

Condition report
Dial: perfect black matte dial - no scratches - original tritium - matching creamy tritium color in hands and markers - signed "SWISS-T<25" at 6 o'clock.

Case: Oyster stainless steel case - very light wear marks - lightly refurbished - intact numbers between lugs - perfect pepsi bezel without scratches.

Movement: automatic caliber Rolex 1575 COSC - timegrapher: rate: +1s/day, amplitude: 279, beat error: 0.1 - the movement was recently serviced.

Bracelet: original Oyster stainless steel bracelet - very slight stretch - light wear marks - bracelet ref: 78360 - end links: 580 - clasp code VE (1980).

Summing-Up
There is hardly a more beautiful everyday watch than the Rolex GMT-Master. Here we have an authentic example of the transitional reference 16750, which not only looks good, but is also a super reliable and precise timepiece.

Serial number: 6740xxx (1981)

Int.Exe.: 1559030
Features

Manufacturer: Rolex

Model: GMT Master

Reference: 16750

Functions: date - central second - COSC certified chronometer - screw-down crown - hour and minute - rotating bezel - quickset date - screwed-on caseback

Intricacies: GMT / dual timezone

Material: Stainless steel

Dial: black

Watch glass: acrylic crystal

Bracelet: stainless steel

Type of clasp: deployant buckle

Diameter: 40mm

Caliber name: Rolex 1575

Movement type: automatic

Year of Manufacture: 1981

Stock No.: PTV1963

Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition

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