RolexGMT-Master II

KEY FACTS

● This highly collectable reference is the first ever GMT-Master II

● The first in the line to feature a ‘Coke’ bezel 

● ‘Open 6’ font on the date wheel was phased out in the proceeding reference 

● Offered by a private vendor as a watch-only lot 

● The vendor has provided a Watchfinder & Co. certificate of authenticity from where they purchased the watch 

● Reported to be in good working order by the vendor and graded ‘B’ for condition 

FUNCTIONS

● Hours, minutes, seconds, date and GMT 

● Powered by the chronometer-certified calibre 3085 

● Self-winding with a 48-hour power reserve

This watch is being managed by Watch Collecting for the duration of the auction and is being held in a secure third-party facility. Watch Collecting will release the watch to the successful bidder after the vendor confirms they have received payment.

SUMMARY

introduced in 1983, the ref. 16760 is an important historical reference being the first GMT-Master II. Known colloquially as the ‘Fat Lady’, it sports a thicker case, wider bezel, and larger crown guards than its predecessors. The model is also notable for a number of important introductions, none more so than the “coke” bezel insert, which has become synonymous with the model line and was the only colour option available on this reference during its five-year production run. Other firsts included a sapphire crystal, white gold surrounds on the hour markers and a centre hour hand that could operate independently to the GMT hand thanks to the updated Rolex calibre 3085 movement.

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