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Clifton · 22 January 2006, 06:01 AM

Only if you like no LOVE GMTs will you appreciate this one. A recent addition for me and one of those "must haves" on my list, the GMT-Master matte dial (Ref. 16750) circa 1980.

The significance of the 16750 is that it is a true transitional sport model. Reason being, it has all of the vintage features of a classic Rolex while adding a few enhancement from the Rolex R&D workshop to help modernize the aging GMT.

What makes it vintage:
Acrylic crystal
matte dial w/tritium hands/markers
Fixed 24hr hand
Smooth turn bi-directional bezel (no 120 clicks)
Bracelet w/o flip-lock style clasp

What makes it modern:
Fast beat movement cal 3075 (28,800 vph)
Quick-set date

What makes it transitional:
The reason the 16750 is considered "transitional" is because Rolex produced them as an evolutionary step closer to the modern GMT II (Ref. 16710). The major improvement over it's predecessor, the 1675 (cal. 1565/1575), was a new fast beat movement (cal. 3075) which increased vibrations per hour from 19,800 to an incredible 28,800. It is my belief that the fast beat 30xx series was a move by Rolex to "up" it's game and accuracy to compete with the increasing popularity/accuracy of Quartz watches.

The 16750 was only produced for ~5-6 years (80-85) and the matte dial was only available for about 2-3 of those years. It was ultimately replaced in the late 80's by another less known transitional GMT (Ref. 16700); the first GMT equiped with a sapphire crystal. Rolex up the anny again by giving the 16700 an upgraded movement (cal. 3175) and a dressier appearency (w/g hands/hour surrounds). The 16750 and 16700 were the last of the GMT-Masters and almost mirror the modern GMT-Master II (16710).

Hope you guys enjoy...

16710 Left
16750 Right

AJC · 22 January 2006, 06:36 AM

Wow,beautifull watch Clifton.It sure is in great condition.

Aaron

ralphieralph · 22 January 2006, 06:42 AM

Awsome watch clifton!!!!!!I love the vintage gmt!!

betrezra · 22 January 2006, 07:55 AM

Beautiful.

Rockrolex · 22 January 2006, 08:00 AM

Congratulations, Clifton. That is a beauty. I'm not ordinarily a fan of vintages (as I've said elsewhere), I could make an exception for that one. Wear it well and enjoy it.

RogerF · 22 January 2006, 08:31 AM

Personally I hate GMTs, they are horrible horrible watches that keep poor time, are poorly finished and way overpriced. But unfortunately I was drawn in by their clever marketing

(I have yet to see more than 1 Rolex Ad a month

)

Great pics and great info. thanks!

mailman · 22 January 2006, 09:37 AM

That's a beauty Clifton.

Wear it in good health. Nice pics too

mike · 22 January 2006, 11:06 AM

Supurb example of THE vintage GMT!

Nice score Clifton!!

maverick · 22 January 2006, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clifton

Only if you like no LOVE GMTs will you appreciate this one. A recent addition for me and one of those "must haves" on my list, the GMT-Master matte dial (Ref. 16750) circa 1980.

The significance of the 16750 is that it is a true transitional sport model. Reason being, it has all of the vintage features of a classic Rolex while adding a few enhancement from the Rolex R&D workshop to help modernize the aging GMT.

What makes it vintage:
Acrylic crystal
matte dial w/tritium hands/markers
Fixed 24hr hand
Smooth turn unidirectional bezel (no 120 clicks)
Bracelet w/o flip-lock style clasp

What makes it modern:
Fast beat movement cal 3075 (28,800 vph)
Quick-set date

What makes it transitional:
The reason the 16750 is considered "transitional" is because Rolex produced them as an evolutionary step closer to the modern GMT II (Ref. 16710). The major improvement over it's predecessor, the 1675 (cal. 1565/1575), was a new fast beat movement (cal. 3075) which increased vibrations per hour from 19,800 to an incredible 28,800. It is my belief that the fast beat 30xx series was a move by Rolex to "up" it's game and accuracy to compete with the increasing popularity/accuracy of Quartz watches.

The 16750 was only produced for ~5-6 years (80-85) and the matte dial was only available for about 2-3 of those years. It was ultimately replaced in the late 80's by another less known transitional GMT (Ref. 16700); the first GMT equiped with a sapphire crystal. Rolex up the anny again by giving the 16700 an upgraded movement (cal. 3175) and a dressier appearency (w/g hands/hour surrounds). The 16750 and 16700 were the last of the GMT-Masters and almost mirror the modern GMT-Master II (16710).

Hope you guys enjoy...

16710 Left
16750 Right

It is sort of like the Sub 168000, matte dial, saphire crystal. This is the prior one, 1675 and the later one 16710. =) maverick

New and old ...

JJ Irani · 22 January 2006, 12:26 PM

Beautiful piece, Clifton....that Pepsi bezel gives it the final stamp of originality.

TARDIS · 22 January 2006, 02:29 PM

Nice photo's, nice timepieces, nice background shots.

C.J. · 22 January 2006, 03:05 PM

Wow!
Beautiful watch Clifton. I never really got into the vintage stuff, but seeing one like that is making me change my mind.

Earl · 23 January 2006, 12:57 AM

Mav you too have great pictures or your new and old ;o)

padi56 · 23 January 2006, 01:12 AM

Great vintage GMT and pictures, but not my favourite insert
prefer black first, then black red..

Clifton · 23 January 2006, 11:01 AM

Thanks guys, appreciate the kind words and responses.

22 January 2006, 06:01 AM	#1
Clifton Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 148	Only read this if you like GMTs Only if you like no LOVE GMTs will you appreciate this one. A recent addition for me and one of those "must haves" on my list, the GMT-Master matte dial (Ref. 16750) circa 1980. The significance of the 16750 is that it is a true transitional sport model. Reason being, it has all of the vintage features of a classic Rolex while adding a few enhancement from the Rolex R&D workshop to help modernize the aging GMT. *What makes it vintage:* Acrylic crystal matte dial w/tritium hands/markers Fixed 24hr hand Smooth turn bi-directional bezel (no 120 clicks) Bracelet w/o flip-lock style clasp *What makes it modern:* Fast beat movement cal 3075 (28,800 vph) Quick-set date *What makes it transitional:* The reason the 16750 is considered "transitional" is because Rolex produced them as an evolutionary step closer to the modern GMT II (Ref. 16710). The major improvement over it's predecessor, the 1675 (cal. 1565/1575), was a new fast beat movement (cal. 3075) which increased vibrations per hour from 19,800 to an incredible 28,800. It is my belief that the fast beat 30xx series was a move by Rolex to "up" it's game and accuracy to compete with the increasing popularity/accuracy of Quartz watches. The 16750 was only produced for ~5-6 years (80-85) and the matte dial was only available for about 2-3 of those years. It was ultimately replaced in the late 80's by another less known transitional GMT (Ref. 16700); the first GMT equiped with a sapphire crystal. Rolex up the anny again by giving the 16700 an upgraded movement (cal. 3175) and a dressier appearency (w/g hands/hour surrounds). The 16750 and 16700 were the last of the GMT-Masters and almost mirror the modern GMT-Master II (16710). Hope you guys enjoy... 16710 Left 16750 Right Last edited by Clifton; 24 January 2006 at 01:14 AM..

22 January 2006, 07:55 AM	#4
betrezra "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 477	Nice Watch!!! Beautiful.

22 January 2006, 08:00 AM	#5
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,648	Congratulations, Clifton. That is a beauty. I'm not ordinarily a fan of vintages (as I've said elsewhere), I could make an exception for that one. Wear it well and enjoy it. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

22 January 2006, 09:37 AM	#7
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,396	That's a beauty Clifton. Wear it in good health. Nice pics too __________________ JJ

22 January 2006, 12:26 PM	#10
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Beautiful piece, Clifton....that Pepsi bezel gives it the final stamp of originality. __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

22 January 2006, 06:36 AM	#2
AJC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Wow,beautifull watch Clifton.It sure is in great condition. Aaron

22 January 2006, 06:42 AM	#3
ralphieralph "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Real Name: Ahh..."LEROY" Location: connecticut Watch: SUBMARINER Posts: 681	Awsome watch clifton!!!!!!I love the vintage gmt!!

22 January 2006, 08:31 AM	#6
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	Personally I hate GMTs, they are horrible horrible watches that keep poor time, are poorly finished and way overpriced. But unfortunately I was drawn in by their clever marketing (I have yet to see more than 1 Rolex Ad a month ) Great pics and great info. thanks!

22 January 2006, 11:06 AM	#8
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Supurb example of THE vintage GMT! Nice score Clifton!!

22 January 2006, 02:29 PM	#11
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Nice photo's, nice timepieces, nice background shots.

22 January 2006, 03:05 PM	#12
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Wow! Beautiful watch Clifton. I never really got into the vintage stuff, but seeing one like that is making me change my mind.

23 January 2006, 12:57 AM	#13
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Mav you too have great pictures or your new and old ;o)

23 January 2006, 01:12 AM	#14
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,545	Great vintage GMT and pictures, but not my favourite insert prefer black first, then black red.. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

23 January 2006, 11:01 AM	#15
Clifton Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 148	Thanks guys, appreciate the kind words and responses. Last edited by Clifton; 23 January 2006 at 11:01 AM..

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