The Rolex GMT-Master was designed for international pilots, offering the ability to track multiple time zones simultaneously. This 1987 reference 16753 combines stainless steel and yellow gold, with its black dial and bezel providing a classic two-tone aesthetic. It represents the evolution of the GMT line during the 1980s, when Rolex was refining functionality while appealing to a wider audience beyond aviation.
Reference: 16753
Year: 1987
Case Size: 40mm
Case Material: Stainless steel with 18k yellow gold bezel and crown
Bezel: Black 24-hour rotating bezel insert
Crystal: Acrylic with cyclops date magnifier
Dial: Gloss black with applied indices, gilt text, luminous plots, Mercedes hands and GMT hand; patina visible around indices
Bracelet: Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Oyster bracelet with signed clasp; surface marks present; bracelet length approx. 17.5cm
Movement: Rolex Calibre 3075, automatic, 28,800 vph, hacking seconds, quickset date, chronometer-certified
Accessories: Red Rolex presentation box
Warranty: 12-month warranty provided by us
A Short History of the Rolex GMT-Master
Introduced in 1954, the Rolex GMT-Master was developed in collaboration with Pan American Airways to aid pilots in tracking multiple time zones during long-haul flights. The watch’s defining feature was the additional 24-hour hand combined with a rotating bezel, enabling simultaneous reading of local and reference time. Over the decades, the GMT-Master became a mainstay of Rolex’s professional range, evolving through various references with improvements in movements, bezels, and case materials. The reference 16753, introduced in the late 1970s, brought a two-tone steel and gold design, combining tool-watch utility with a more versatile and refined aesthetic that resonated with the era.
The Rolex GMT-Master was designed for international pilots, offering the ability to track multiple time zones simultaneously. This 1987 reference 16753 combines stainless steel and yellow gold, with its black dial and bezel providing a classic two-tone aesthetic. It represents the evolution of the GMT line during the 1980s, when Rolex was refining functionality while appealing to a wider audience beyond aviation.
Reference: 16753
Year: 1987
Case Size: 40mm
Case Material: Stainless steel with 18k yellow gold bezel and crown
Bezel: Black 24-hour rotating bezel insert
Crystal: Acrylic with cyclops date magnifier
Dial: Gloss black with applied indices, gilt text, luminous plots, Mercedes hands and GMT hand; patina visible around indices
Bracelet: Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Oyster bracelet with signed clasp; surface marks present; bracelet length approx. 17.5cm
Movement: Rolex Calibre 3075, automatic, 28,800 vph, hacking seconds, quickset date, chronometer-certified
Accessories: Red Rolex presentation box
Warranty: 12-month warranty provided by us
A Short History of the Rolex GMT-Master
Introduced in 1954, the Rolex GMT-Master was developed in collaboration with Pan American Airways to aid pilots in tracking multiple time zones during long-haul flights. The watch’s defining feature was the additional 24-hour hand combined with a rotating bezel, enabling simultaneous reading of local and reference time. Over the decades, the GMT-Master became a mainstay of Rolex’s professional range, evolving through various references with improvements in movements, bezels, and case materials. The reference 16753, introduced in the late 1970s, brought a two-tone steel and gold design, combining tool-watch utility with a more versatile and refined aesthetic that resonated with the era.
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