Rolex
Tropical 1984 Rolex Two-Tone GMT-Master (Ref. 16753) "Rootbeer"
The Rolex GMT-Master, a symbol of sophistication and versatility, has a storied history that dates back to 1954. It all started when Rolex received a request from Pan American Airways (Pan Am) to develop a technical pilot's watch capable of displaying two time zones simultaneously. With the advent of commercial transcontinental flights, Pan Am needed a watch for their long-haul international flight crews that would enable them to keep track of time in multiple locations.
GMT, which stands for Greenwich Mean Time, is the universal time standard that regulates the world's clocks and serves as the basis for aviation planning and schedules. The Rolex GMT-Master is equipped with a fourth 24-hour hand that displays the same time zone as the standard 12-hour hand but on a 24-hour scale. This GMT hand allows wearers to set the watch to GMT or any other time zone and then adjust the offset using the rotating 24-hour bezel to display a second timezone. This remarkable feature makes the Rolex GMT-Master a must-have for anyone who frequently travels across multiple time zones, allowing them to keep track of two time zones with ease and precision.
| Stock # | RLXGMT16753RB-2 | |
| Brand | Rolex | |
| Style | GMT-Master | |
| Model | 16753 | |
| Serial | 84XXXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | SS / 18K YG | |
| Dial | "Tropical" Brown / Orange | |
| Millimeters | 40 | |
| Bracelet | 2pc Handmade Leather Strap |
CASE & BRACELET
The case remains in very strong and presentable condition, showing minimal signs of previous polishing while retaining thick and symmetrical lugs that show gentle signs of use. The original "rootbeer" bezel is very clean with only light signs of use present and features a lovely silver and cream-orange fade. The watch comes supplied on a 2pc handmade leather strap.
DIAL & HANDS
The original metallic brown "nipple-marker" dial has achieved an incredibly stunning and unique fiery patina, boasting a range of colors from bright orange to dark brown. Apart from the enchanting patina the dial exhibits no damage or wear. The tritium lume plots have achieved a lovely creamy-golden patina and exhibit no degradation when inspected under U.V. light. The original tritium hands match the dial perfectly and display no degradation under U.V. light inspection. The gold date wheel is original with "open" 6's and 9's.
ACCESSORIES
None. The watch is keeping time perfectly, backed by a 1-year warranty on accurate timekeeping.
