ROLEX | 'FAT LADY' GMT-MASTER II, REF 16760STAINLESS STEEL DUAL TIME WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND BRACELETCIRCA 1984

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 3085 automatic, 27 jewels Movement number: 1'063'407 Case: stainless steel, screw-down back Case number: 8'367'739 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Dimensions: 40mm, bracelet circumference approx. 180mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex booklets and presentation case

MVT: is running at the time of cataloguing. CASE: in very good condition overall with light surface wear. The numbers between the lugs are crisp and easy to read. The case back with very minor pitting and the outside with a crisp milled edge. The bezel with a few very minor dings, one visible to the naked eye at 11. The bracelet in very good condition with minor signs of use, reference 78360, endlinks stamped 501B. DIAL: in attractive condition. The dial is spotted and tarnished throughout. The lumes have aged consistently to a offwhite cream. The hands have been relumed and do not completely match the numerals. The hands and numerals do not react under UV. 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."

The first reference of the GMT-Master II series, the 16760 was dubbed the 'Fat Lady' by collectors.  This was due to it new case design being somewhat thicker than on previous models, the bezel too was wider and the crown guards larger. Another feature that set this reference apart from its predecessors is the bezel now adopted red and black, nicknamed 'Coke' over red and blue nicknamed 'Pepsi'.  Introduced in 1983, the present lot was manufactured in the second year of production. As such the dial is signed just 'Oyster Perpetual', and not 'Oyster Perpetual Date' as was added to later iterations. The reference was discontinued in 1988.