Vintage Rolex Comparisons: Rolex GMT-Master 16750 Versus Rolex GMT-Master II 16760
March 24, 2021If you’re in the market for a vintage Rolex watch or want to do some research on vintage Rolex models when you have to sell yours, here are the finer details of the Rolex GMT-Master reference number 16750 and the Rolex GMT-Master II reference number 16760.
Rolex GMT-Master 16750 Versus Rolex GMT-Master II 16760
The Rolex GMT-Master 16750 and the Rolex GMT-Master II 16760 are close in reference number but two totally different watches with unique features on each. The following will describe the details surrounding each vintage Rolex.
Rolex GMT-Master 16750
The Rolex GMT-Master 16750 was produced 1981 through 1988. This watch has a Caliber 3075 and an acrylic crystal glass. There were two variations of dials produced with the Rolex GMT-Master 16750, including a matte style without white gold indexes, which is quite rare, and a glossy style with white gold indexes. The indexes are made of a tritium material.
This model features the hour/GMT/minute/second notations on the dial. As for water resistance level, the Rolex GMT-Master 16750 is pressure proof up to 100m.
Rolex GMT-Master II 16760
The Rolex GMT-Master II 16760 made its debut in the mid-1980s as the first of the GMT-Master II models. The Rolex GMT-Master II reference number 16760 has a sapphire crystal, replacing the plexiglass used in other watch models, a black and red bezel, and 40mm diameter case. The case is thicker than prior models and its 12mm thick case is one of its signature features.
The Rolex GMT-Master II 16760 is made of stainless steel and has a Rolex automatic Caliber 3085. This lovely Rolex watch also features a tritium lume, 18k white gold around the hour markers, and an independent center hour hand.
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