ROLEX | GMT-MASTER, REF 16750STAINLESS STEEL DUAL TIME WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND BRACELETCIRCA 1984

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 3075 automatic, 27 jewels Movement number: O'952'621 Case: stainless steel, screw-down back Case number: 8'068'804 Closure: stainless steel Rolex bracelet and folding clasp Dimensions: 40mm, bracelet circumference approx. 180mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: none

MVT: is running at the time of cataloguing. CASE: In very good overall condition. Minor surface wear but with bevels still present and the case with only light polishing. Very minor pin heads dings to the band. The bezel insert has lightly aged and the colours have consistently slightly faded. Bracelet in very good condition with barely any signs of wear. Bracelet and clasp stamped 78360 and endlinkes stamped 558 B. DIAL: in good condition overall. Luminous dots have aged and no longer react to UV-light. Hands in good condition with very light tarnishing and luminescence still reacting to UV-light. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Introduced around 1980, reference 16750 replaced 1675 with the new calibre 3075. The present example has been preserved in very nice original condition with a beautiful dial. The lume plots have aged to a lovely ivory tone and the insert has aged in a consistent way.