Contemporary Limited Edition and Mode...

New York, Grand Havana Room, Jun 22, 2000

LOT 113

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "GMT-Master", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 16750, 1980 's. Fine, tonneau shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with two time zones and three hands, with 18K yellow gold "Flush-Fit" Oyster bracelet.

USD 7,000 - 8,000

C. three body, bicolor, solid, polished and brushed, screw down case back and protected crown, graduated and reeded revolving gold and bronze bezel for the second time zone in 24 hours. D. brushed brown with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton gold indexes, "Cyclope" aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated gold hands with independant adjustment. M. Cal. 3075, rhodium plated, 27 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 16750 The Ref. 16750 was produced from 1980 to 1988, in stainless steel and in 18K gold. Similar watches are published in "Collecting Rolex Wristwatches" New Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore Genova, p. 248, 249, 250 and 251.