The Rolex sports watch timeline demonstrates the brand’s commitment to constant reinvention and subtle refinement.

In recent years, collectors have increasingly turned their attention to sports watches from the early 1980s—a pivotal period of transition. One of the key updates over its predecessor, reference 1675, was the introduction of a new movement featuring a Quickset date function, allowing the date to be set independently of the hour hand. Early serials of this reference were fitted with matte dials, while later examples transitioned to glossy dials with white gold–surrounded indexes.

This GMT-Master reference 16750 is one of those later serial examples, offered in lovely condition, with a thick, well-preserved case and a striking blue-back “Pepsi” bezel insert fitted.

The glossy dial features a light beige patina on the white gold–surrounded hour plots, creating a beautiful contrast against the black dial and the blue-and-red insert. This transitional GMT-Master has been fully serviced by our watchmaker and is ready to be enjoyed.

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Specifications:

Rolex GMT-Master reference 16750
40mm steel case
Serial 865xxxx dating to 1985
Glossy dial with beige hue patina
“Pepsi” bezel insert
Plexi cyclops crystal
Oyster bracelet ref 78360 with 555B End links
Quickset movement
Fully serviced by our watchmaker
1 year mechanical warranty
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Rolex GMT-Master 16750 Gloss Dial

Rolex GMT-Master 16750 Gloss Dial

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