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1984 Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 16750

Partially verified

This 1984 Rolex GMT-Master, reference 16750, is a stainless steel wristwatch featuring a black dial with white gold markers and a red and blue rotating 24-hour bezel insert. It is powered by the caliber 3035 movement, which provides a quickset date function. The watch is fitted with an Oyster bracelet, reference 78360, equipped with 580 end pieces. The original dial retains tritium lume plots and the original tritium handset. The stainless steel case has a 40mm diameter. This reference was produced between 1979 and 1988, serving as the successor to the reference 1675. The auction description reports the case remains thick with original chamfers and that the watch is keeping time, though the service history is not known. The date display includes open 6 and 9 numerals.

Front view of the 1984 Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 16750 featuring the red and blue bezel insert and black dial.
Front view of the 1984 Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 16750 featuring the red and blue bezel insert and black dial. — Craft & Tailored. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
craftandtailored.com
Category
Wristwatch · GMT wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Rolex
Reference
16750
Catalogue / lot identifier
RLXGMT16750-84/2
Source-reported date
1984
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
83XXXXX

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Bracelet

The stainless steel case measures 40mm in diameter and is noted to be well-preserved. It maintains original factory finishing and chamfers, though the auction description reports subtle sleeve-polish and light signs of use. The bidirectional bezel insert retains a red and blue color scheme.

The watch is accompanied by an original Rolex 78360 Oyster bracelet with 580 end pieces. It contains 12 links in total and is reported to show minor stretch, with a capacity to fit a wrist up to 7.5 inches.

Evidence for this section
  • “The very well-preserved, and thick case retains crisp original chamfers and factory finishing throughout”
  • “The original Rolex 78360 Oyster bracelet with 580 end pieces retains 12 links that show minor stretch”

Dial and Hands

The watch features a glossy black dial equipped with white gold surrounds on the markers. It is finished with tritium lume plots, described as having a creamy patina. The hands are original to the watch and also retain tritium luminous material.

The date wheel is white and incorporates open 6 and 9 numerals. Inspection under UV light by the vendor indicated no degradation to the lume plots on the dial or the hands.

Evidence for this section
  • “The original black dial with white gold surround markers is in virtually perfect vintage condition”
  • “The tritium lume plots feature a charming creamy patina and exhibit no degradation when inspected under UV light”

Movement and Functionality

This reference 16750 utilizes the caliber 3035 movement. This movement was the first within the GMT-Master series to feature a quickset date function, distinguishing it from the preceding reference 1675.

The auction description reports that the watch is currently keeping time. However, the specific service history remains unknown to the vendor, and no professional servicing records are provided.

Evidence for this section
  • “the employment of the cal. 3035 quickset movement, a first for the GMT at the time”
  • “The watch is keeping time, but the service history is unknown.”

Open research questions

  • Does the movement contain any service markings indicating dates of previous maintenance?
  • Can the full serial number be verified to confirm a 1984 production date?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for 1984 Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 16750
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerRolex“Vendor: Rolex”
Year1984“1984 Rolex GMT-Master (Ref. 16750)”
Movementcal. 3035“employment of the cal. 3035 quickset movement”
Bracelet Reference78360“Rolex 78360 Oyster Bracelet W/ 580 End Pieces”

Visible details

  • Red and blue bidirectional 24-hour bezel insert
  • Tritium indices with visible creamy patina
  • White gold surrounds on dial markers
  • Oyster-style stainless steel bracelet

Research qualifications

  • Service history unknown
  • Exact serial number partially redacted in source

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت Rolex GMT-Master رفرنس 16750 استیل با صفحه مشکی، ۱۹۸۴

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 68d16f1a05

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