Year: Circa 1981
Reference No: 16750
Movement No: 1’049’478
Case No: 6’656’080
Model Name: GMT-Master
Material: Stainless steel
Calibre: Automatic, cal. 3075, 27 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet stamped “78360”, endlinks stamped “501,B”, max length 175mm
Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster deployant clasp stamped “G”
Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped Rolex Indonesia Kota Mas dated 20th April 1982, product literature, green holder, hang tag, two extra links and fitted presentation box.

Making its debut in 1980, the Rolex GMT-Master ref. 16750 was the successor to the iconic ref. 1675 that was in production since 1959. While most examples of the new reference featured a glossy black dial with white gold luminous filled indexes, early examples of the reference featured a matte black dial like the ref. 1675. Though its general aesthetics are very much retained, the ref. 16750 boasts the new cal. 3075 running at 28,800 bph compared to its previous 19,800 bph. Furthermore, it was updated with a practical quick-set date function. Its water resistance was also further enhanced doubling its previous depth rating from 50 meters to 100 meters. The reference was discontinued in 1988. The present example Rolex GMT-Master ref. 16750 with a 6.6 million serial from circa 1981 is of the early iteration featuring a matte black dial. Offered in attractive overall condition and complete with its original guarantee and presentation box, it is perhaps the vintage appeal combined with its practical functioning that collectors adore about the ref. 16750.