Rolex
*Unpolished* Tropical 1987 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.
SPECS
| Stock # | RLXGMT16753RB-4 | |
| Brand | Rolex | |
| Style | GMT-Master | |
| Model | 16753 | |
| Serial | 94XXXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | SS / 18K YG | |
| Dial | "Tropical" Copper Brown / Orange | |
| Millimeters | 40 | |
| Bracelet | Rolex 78363 18 Two-Tone Oyster Bracelet W/ 480 End Pieces |
CASE & BRACELET
The impressive case is believed to remain unpolished, featuring sharp factory chamfers and crisp finishing throughout with honest signs of use present. The 18K yellow gold bezel also remains unpolished and shows a scuff in one portion but otherwise remains in excellent condition. The original "rootbeer" bezel insert also remains in excellent condition with some minor wear present and vibrant colors throughout. The original Rolex 78363 18 two-tone Oyster bracelet with 480 end pieces remains in excellent condition, retaining 13 links that show almost no stretch and will fit up to a 7 3/4-inch wrist.
DIAL & HANDS
The original and beautifully preserved sunburst brown dial has achieved a wonderful tropical patina, giving the watch a truly unique aesthetic while remaining in otherwise perfect condition. The tritium lume plots have taken on a deep golden patina and exhibit no degradation under UV light inspection. The original yellow gold tritium hands match the dial perfectly and display no degradation under UV light inspection. The date wheel is original with "open" 6's and 9's.
ACCESSORIES
None. The watch is keeping time perfectly, though the service history is unknown. A movement service can be purchased upon request.
