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Rolex Gmt Master 16750

Rolex Transitional GMT-Master Pepsi 16750
Rolex Transitional GMT-Master Pepsi 16750

Rolex Transitional GMT-Master Pepsi 16750

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Stainless Steel Transitional GMT-Master Vintage Men's Wristwatch, black dial with applied hour

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi 16750, Stainless Steel, 1982, Swiss Made
Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi 16750, Stainless Steel, 1982, Swiss Made

Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi 16750, Stainless Steel, 1982, Swiss Made

By Rolex

Located in Tucson, AZ

This rare Rolex GMT features its original iconic red and blue “Pepsi” bezel insert with a beautiful

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi 16750 6.1Million Serial Black Dial Automatic Watch
Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi 16750 6.1Million Serial Black Dial Automatic Watch

Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi 16750 6.1Million Serial Black Dial Automatic Watch

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H 0.52 in W 0.79 in Dm 1.58 in L 7.25 in

Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi 16750 6.1Million Serial Black Dial Automatic Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi 16750 6.1Million Serial Black Dial Automatic Watch 40mm

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master '1 Serial' Stainless Steel Men's Watch Automatic 16750
Rolex GMT-Master '1 Serial' Stainless Steel Men's Watch Automatic 16750

Rolex GMT-Master '1 Serial' Stainless Steel Men's Watch Automatic 16750

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

) Model: GMT-Master (1 Serial) Display: Analog Serial Number: 16750 Watch Shape: Round Year of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master Stainless Steel 16750
Rolex GMT-Master Stainless Steel 16750

Rolex GMT-Master Stainless Steel 16750

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: W5353 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: GMT-Master Model Reference: 16750 Age: Circa 1982

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Transitional GMT-Master Pepsi 16750
Rolex Transitional GMT-Master Pepsi 16750

Rolex Transitional GMT-Master Pepsi 16750

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 40mm steel transitional GMT-Master by Rolex. Featuring a matte black dial with applied hour

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master II Pepsi Matte Dial Wristwatch Ref 16750
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master II Pepsi Matte Dial Wristwatch Ref 16750

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master II Pepsi Matte Dial Wristwatch Ref 16750

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Specifications Movement: Automatic Case: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 40mm Dial: Black Bracelet: Stainless Steel Jubilee (Oyster Bracelet also included) Strap Length: Adjus...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master Pepsi Bezel Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master Pepsi Bezel Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master Pepsi Bezel Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand Rolex Model GMT Master MPN 16750 Case Material Stainless Steel Case Diameter 40 mm Bezel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 16750
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 16750

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 16750

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a Rolex GMT reference 16750. The case is in excellent condition and the dial has beautiful

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 16750 circa 1970s
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 16750 circa 1970s

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 16750 circa 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is an exceptional example of a Rolex GMT-Master wristwatch, Ref. 16750, with the original box

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT Master 16750, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex GMT Master 16750, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex GMT Master 16750, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex GMT Master Reference #: 16750. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 40 MM

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex GMT Master 16750, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex GMT Master 16750, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex GMT Master 16750, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex GMT Master Reference #: 16750. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 0 MM

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex GMT Master 16750, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex GMT Master 16750, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex GMT Master 16750, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex GMT Master Reference #: 16750. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 40 MM

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Stainless Steel 16750
Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Stainless Steel 16750

Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Stainless Steel 16750

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W5470 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: GMT-Master Model Ref: 16750 Age: Circa 1980's Gender: Mens

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master Stainless Steel 16750 Wristwatch
Rolex GMT-Master Stainless Steel 16750 Wristwatch

Rolex GMT-Master Stainless Steel 16750 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: W5932 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: GMT-Master Model Reference: 16750 Age: Circa 1987

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Gmt-Master ref 16750 circa 1981
Rolex Steel Gmt-Master ref 16750 circa 1981

Rolex Steel Gmt-Master ref 16750 circa 1981

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS GMT ref #16750 transitional model 6.6 million production number circa 1981 with calibre

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX 1987 GMT Master Stainless Steel Ref. 16750
ROLEX 1987 GMT Master Stainless Steel Ref. 16750

ROLEX 1987 GMT Master Stainless Steel Ref. 16750

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name: Rolex Style Number: 16750 Series: GMT Master Case

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 16750
ROLEX Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 16750

ROLEX Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 16750

By Rolex

Located in Verona, IT

Stainless steel Rolex GMT-Master wristwatch from the 1980s. Black dial and bezel, stainless steel

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX Stainless Steel GMT-Master Ref 16750 Transitional Model
ROLEX Stainless Steel GMT-Master Ref 16750 Transitional Model

ROLEX Stainless Steel GMT-Master Ref 16750 Transitional Model

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel GMT-Master, Ref 16750, serial no. 7.1 million, transitional model, circa 1982

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

ROLEX 1980 GMT Master Stainless Steel Pepsi Ref 16750
ROLEX 1980 GMT Master Stainless Steel Pepsi Ref 16750

ROLEX 1980 GMT Master Stainless Steel Pepsi Ref 16750

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name: Rolex Style Number: 16750 Series: GMT Master Case

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master Wristwatch Ref 16750 1983
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master Wristwatch Ref 16750 1983

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master Wristwatch Ref 16750 1983

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Vintage Rolex GMT-Master ref 16750 serial number 8.2 million circa 1983. Featuring 40mm diameter

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

1982 Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi Stainless Steel 16750 Wristwatch
1982 Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi Stainless Steel 16750 Wristwatch

1982 Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi Stainless Steel 16750 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. ** SERVICE HISTORY * This watch has received a Rolex accredited service in

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex stainless steel GMT-Master Pepsi Bezel Wristwatch Ref 16750
Rolex stainless steel GMT-Master Pepsi Bezel Wristwatch Ref 16750

Rolex stainless steel GMT-Master Pepsi Bezel Wristwatch Ref 16750

By Rolex

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

One pre-owned Rolex oyster perpetual GMT-Master in stainless steel. This classic Rolex features a

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel GMT-MASTER ref #16750 transitional model c. 1981
Rolex Steel GMT-MASTER ref #16750 transitional model c. 1981

Rolex Steel GMT-MASTER ref #16750 transitional model c. 1981

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS GMT ref #16750 transitional model serial # 6.6 million circa 1981with vintage style matte

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX 1979 GMT Master Stainless Steel Pepsi Bezel Ref 16750
ROLEX 1979 GMT Master Stainless Steel Pepsi Bezel Ref 16750

ROLEX 1979 GMT Master Stainless Steel Pepsi Bezel Ref 16750

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name: Rolex Style Number: 16750 Series: GMT Master Case

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Yellow Gold GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 16750
Rolex Stainless Steel Yellow Gold GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 16750

Rolex Stainless Steel Yellow Gold GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 16750

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Stainless Steel and 14K Yellow Gold GMT-Master Wristwatch ref 16750 serial #6.7 million circa

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

ROLEX Stainless Steel GMT-Master Ref.16750 transitional model circa 1979
ROLEX Stainless Steel GMT-Master Ref.16750 transitional model circa 1979

ROLEX Stainless Steel GMT-Master Ref.16750 transitional model circa 1979

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel GMT-Master Ref. 16750 transitional model with matte black dial with ivory

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Watch Ref 16750 Transitional Model circa 1979
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Watch Ref 16750 Transitional Model circa 1979

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Watch Ref 16750 Transitional Model circa 1979

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch, Ref. 16750, circa 1979. 40mm Oyster case with red and

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold GMT-Master Wristwatch circa 1977 Ref 16750
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold GMT-Master Wristwatch circa 1977 Ref 16750

Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold GMT-Master Wristwatch circa 1977 Ref 16750

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel and 14k yellow gold GMT-Master wristwatch, Ref. 16750, serial number 5.1

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, 14k Gold

Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Bezel Wristwatch Model 16750, 1981
Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Bezel Wristwatch Model 16750, 1981

Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Bezel Wristwatch Model 16750, 1981

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rolex GMT Master stainless steel wristwatch, reference 16750. This classic Rolex features a black

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 16750
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 16750

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 16750

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch ref 16750 serial# 6.6 million circa 1981. 40mm diameter

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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By Rolex

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Rolex Gmt Master 16750 For Sale on 1stDibs

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While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

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In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

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