Rolex GMT Ref 16753 Vintage Gold and Steel Wrist Watch

Name: Rolex GMT Ref 16753 Vintage Gold and Steel Wrist Watch
Brand: Rolex
Price: 13700 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Circa 1985 Rolex GMT, Reference 16753, 40 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case with 14K 24 Hour Rotating Bezel, Original insert, Acrylic Crystal with Date Bubble. Caliber 3075, 27 jewel Automatic Self winding movement. Original Black dial with Gold Gilt Print and applied framed markers. Original Hands. Steel and 14K Jubilee Bracelet, watch length 8 inches with removable links for size adjustment. Recently serviced and comes with a one year warranty. Condition report noted below.

Creator:

Rolex

Case Material:

Gold,Steel

Movement:

Place of Origin:

Switzerland

Period:

1980-1989

Date of Manufacture:

1985

Condition:

Repaired: mechanical servicing. Wear consistent with age and use. Condition notes: Scratch in the Bezel insert across the 12 to 14 and a chip at the 6 Minor loss of luminous on the Minute Hand Minor Bracelet Stretch 10% Unpolished and all original Rolex In and Out.

Seller Location:

Chicago, IL

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU9414933702

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