This particular watch scores with its excellent condition. Based on the serial number, the year of manufacture can be determined as 1981: the year in which the reference 16750 was introduced. The GMT Master offered here is one of the earliest examples of the reference 16750. The later dial was glossy with white gold rimmed hour markers and the earlier (and much rarer) one had a matte finish and markers without borders. The transitional GMT 16750 was available with two different dial variants. This model featured the acrylic crystal of the predecessor reference 1675 and at the same time it was powered by the improved movement with quickset date. In the transitional period between 19 the reference 16750 was produced. In 1988 the GMT Master 16700 with sapphire crystal was presented. In 1959 the relatively long production time of the reference 1675 began, which lasted until 1981. Its long history started in 1954 when the reference 6542 was introduced. The Rolex GMT Master is now one of the most popular vintage collector's watches. This Rolex GMT Master is a very early version of the transitional reference 16750 from 1981.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |