1986 Rolex GMT Master 16750 "Transitional"
The Rolex 16750 is arguably one of the more important GMT references. The 16750 is famous for housing the 3075 movement, a vast improvement over the 1675's movement, and features a quick-set date for the first time in GMT-Master history. Among collectors, the 16750 is one of the earliest GMTs that is preferred for daily wear, with 100m of water resistance, double that of the 1675, and features a quick-set date plus hacking seconds giving it a modern feel and ultimate ease of use. This reference ran from 1980 to roughly '89. Prior to 1986, all of the dials came matte black with painted tritium indices, and were then replaced with the newer glossy dials with applied white gold tritium filled indices.
Serial: 8,960,XXX
Case Year: 1986
Case Reference: 16750
Case: Sharp - 40mm x 12.5mm Thickness
Lugs: 20mm
Dial: Tritium - excellent glossy black tritium dial with warm creamy lume plots.
Hands: Tritium - hands have aged lighter than the dial.
Date Wheel: Correct open 6's and 9's
Bezel: Bezel in great shape – Light marks
Bracelet: 62510H Clasp Code paired with 550 endlinks and '50' last links - Correct Jubilee bracelet for 16750
Movement: Rolex 3075 – +1 s/d 245 amp - Serviced by Rolex November 2023
Glass: Plexiglass
Accessories: Rolex Service Paperwork and extra parts
Condition: Great pre owned shape
Case is in great shape with light wear throughout but nothing notable. Bracelet has minimal stretch with light wear. Dial, hands, and crystal are in great shape. Running great at +1 s/d 245 amp - Serviced by Rolex November 2023.