Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 15, 2015
LOT 233
ROLEX REF 16750 GMT-MASTER BLACK BEZEL SPIDER DIAL STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Date, GMT-Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," case No. 8245958, Ref. 16750. Made in 1983. Fine, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24 hour bezel and hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.
USD 4,500 - 6,500
HKD 35,000 - 50,000 / CHF 4,500 - 6,500
Three-body, polished and brushed, black graduated bidirectional revolving bezel for the second 24 hour time zone, screwed- down case back and crown, winding crown protected by the crown guard, crystal with cyclops lens. Black with applied luminous round, baton and triangular white gold indexes, outer minutes/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous white gold skeleton hands, red arrow for the second time zone. Cal. 3075, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 |
Good |