An attractive example transitional model Rolex SS/18K YG “Rootbeer” GMT ref 16750 circa 1983 with great vintage character. Featuring a fine condition case with beefy lugs, acrylic crystal, and with a lovely original “rootbeer” dial with original ivory color tritium lume plots and tritium lume hands. With a nicely faded 2 tone bronze and gold bezel insert, and offered on a vintage style leather strap. This is the short lived transitional model introduced in 1981 that followed production of the 1675 GMT model but with an upgraded quickset 3075 movement and with acrylic crystal. When the GMT II model was introduced in 1989, with independently set hour hand, the 16750 model was then fitted with a sapphire crystal, and renamed the GMT 1 with ref 16700. The earliest example model 16750’s continued the matte finish dial as seen on the 1675s, while later models like the current example feature a gloss black dial with white gold lume plot surrounds. Recently fully serviced by one of our veteran watchmakers and offered with our 1 year warranty of accurate time keeping and operation. The so called “Rootbeer” GMT has long been a favorite of collectors and vintage watch enthusiasts for its very retro 1970s/80s aesthetic and palette. A great every day or special occasion watch for a deserving wrist! Your watch purchase includes one of our fine signature leather watch pouches, great for storage and travel, a $65.00 value.
