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1983 Rolex GMT Master Steel Vintage 16750 Transitional Watch with Matte Dial

Name: 1983 Rolex GMT Master Steel Vintage 16750 Transitional Watch with Matte Dial
Brand: Rolex
Price: 12176.74 CHF
Availability: InStock

$14,995

£11,334.36

€13,025.20

CA$20,880.44

A$23,228.64

CHF 12,176.74

MX$283,848.31

NOK 155,055.64

SEK 145,963.44

DKK 97,228.15

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NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating on other online sites. 1983 ROLEX GMT MASTER Steel Vintage 16750 Transitional Watch with Matte Dial - Box & Papers We are pleased to offer today this special transitional matte dial GMT. It has all of its original parts and even its original box, desirable "punched number" certificate, bezel booklet, and chronometer tag. These so-called transitional models are desirable not only because they are relatively uncommon but also because some collectors consider them to possess the "best of both worlds": The sought-after classic vintage GMT look with the convenience of a quick-set date. Its black bezel, seen less often than Pepsi bezels, and Oyster bracelet give it a classy vintage style. Rolex first released the 16750 GMT circa 1981 and switched to a glossy dial with white gold marker surrounds around 1985. In addition to being in production for only approximately four years, Rolex routinely equipped matte dial 16750's with a glossy dial when they went in for servicing, a fact that has made these matte dial watches increasingly collectable. Its case presents in excellent condition with fairly mild signs of previous polishing. Its tritium matte dial is original and untouched with toned luminous, parts of which have aged off of their plots. It has a true vintage look. Its original Oyster bracelet is scratch-free with fairly mild stretch and signs of previous polishing. Is it in perfect condition? It's not, but we love its honesty and true vintage GMT look. Being all-original and having box and papers gives it a history, provenance, and honest character that we love. One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, installing a new correct Rolex mainspring, Rolex crystal, and gaskets, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (an $795 value). It is running very strong and true, keeping time on par with a new GMT in our testing recording position. Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function and a new timing certificate attesting to its performance. For a complete description of the modern GMT Masters many features, please visit the following page on the Rolex website - GMT-Master II. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. As mentioned, one used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. History of the GMT When the world's first successful intercontinental jet passenger aircraft, the Boeing 707, entered service in 1956 it brought with it a new phenomenon - "Jet Lag." Pan American, at the time the world's largest airline, worried about the effect of jet lag on its pilots. In response to research on the subject, Pan Am advised its pilots to stay on "home time" when traveling abroad. To meet the pilot's needs for easily knowing both local time and "home time" Pan Am formed a joint task force with Rolex to create a special watch for just that purpose - the GMT Master. Named after Greenwich Mean Time, the watch featured a 24-hour hand complemented by a rotating 24-hour bezel. The GMT Master watch embodies the qualities sought after by today's aviators and international travelers: distinctive design, precision, sturdiness, and multiple time-zone capabilities. It features a rotating and locking 24-hour bezel, a special, 24-hour hand that displays the time in a second time zone as well as distinguishing between day and night, and a quick-set date. Detailed Appraisal: Country of origin: Switzerland Maker: Rolex Serial no.: 7,447,308 Year made: c. 1983 Model: Ref. 16750, Rolex GMT Master I Functions: Hours, Minutes, Quick-Set Date, Dual Time Zone, 24-Hour Time, Hacking Sweep Seconds Designed for: Men Case material: Stainless steel Case condition: Its case presents in excellent condition with fairly mild signs of previous polishing Dimensions: 40mm diameter Dial: Matte black with tritium-coated round, bâton and triangular indexes, aperture for the date, original and untouched with aging of the luminous Hands: Original, tritium-coated steel "skeleton" hands, red hand for the second time-zone Movement type: Cal. 3075, automatic, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring Bracelet: Oyster bracelet, #78360, stainless steel, foldover clasp, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. 8.25 inches, adjustable, scratch-free with fairly mild stretch and signs of previous polishing Width between lugs: 20mm Crystal: Acrylic, 'cyclops' date lens, mint condition Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, installing a new correct Rolex mainspring, Rolex crystal, and gaskets, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (an $795 value). Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please message us for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. As mentioned, one used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. Box/Papers: BOX - Original Rolex box (just missing the insert); PAPERS - Original "punched number" certificate; Original bezel booklet; Chronometer tag; New Connoisseur of Time timing certificate SKU 10204SH

Creator:

Rolex

Case Material:

Steel

Strap Material:

Stainless Steel

Case Shape:

Round

Movement:

Case Dimensions:

Diameter: 1.58 in (40 mm)

Place of Origin:

Switzerland

Period:

1980-1989

Date of Manufacture:

1983

Condition:

Its case presents in excellent condition with fairly mild signs of previous polishing. Its tritium matte dial is original and untouched with toned luminous, parts of which have aged off of their plots. It has a true vintage look.

Seller Location:

Suwanee, GA

Reference Number:

Seller: 10204SH1stDibs: LU4333226393242

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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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