Pre-Owned Rolex GMT-Master 40920533/AS04776

WHY WE LOVE IT

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There’s a reason why the 16750 has a cult following among GMT-Master collectors: Rolex took the nearly-perfect Reference 1675 (in continuous production for decades), kept the black dial, hands, tritium lume and case, and souped it up under the hood. Hard to go wrong with a recipe like that.

The Reference 16750 GMT-Master is what’s known as a ‘transitional’ model by Rolex collectors today. Early versions boasted a matte dial, like the Reference 1675. However, after a few years Rolex transitioned to a glossy dial with white gold surrounds on the hour markers. This was the same type of dial that was carried over into the modern GMT-Master II references.

This particular example dates to circa 1985 and features a strong holey lug Oyster case housing a glossy black dial Tritium dial with a matching handset, a signed crown, a bidirectional rotating 24hr bezel with a black insert, and a solid link Oyster bracelet with a signed blade clasp.

If you appreciate the functionality of a GMT-Master over a Submariner and are looking for a strong example of a somewhat overlooked Reference blending elements of old and new, you've got to give this one a look!

OVERALL CONDITION

The case is in very good condition overall showing signs of light previous polishing and light wear from age and use. Matte black Tritium dial with applied indices is in excellent condition with evenly patinated luminous elements and professionally color-matched handset. Signed crown.