Rolex GMT-Master Reference 16758
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1980
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex GMT-Master, identified as reference 16758, dates to approximately 1980. The watch is constructed in yellow gold and features a matte black dial with applied, Tritium-filled 'nipple' indices.
It is equipped with a black 24-hour bezel insert and a date function, which the source notes includes a quickset mechanism. The watch uses a sapphire crystal and exhibits a redesigned case for increased water resistance compared to predecessors in the GMT-Master line. The watch is fitted with a yellow gold 'rivet' Oyster-style bracelet featuring a signed, adjustable blade-style clasp. The auction description reports the watch is in overall excellent condition, with the case displaying factory chamfers and symmetrical lugs.
The dial and handset show an even patina.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1980
- Type
- GMT wristwatch
- Bracelet
- Yellow gold rivet Oyster style
- Condition
- Excellent
- Reference
- 16758
- Case features
- Sapphire crystal, quickset date, redesigned case
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Visible features
- • Applied yellow gold 'nipple' hour markers • Black 24-hour bezel insert • Date aperture with cyclops lens at 3 o'clock • Signed yellow gold bracelet with adjustable blade clasp
- Case and Dial Design
- The Reference 16758 features a yellow gold case characterized by symmetrical lugs and defined factory chamfers. The watch incorporates a sapphire crystal and a design intended to provide improved water resistance compared to earlier GMT-Master models. A rotating bezel with a black 24-hour insert allows for tracking a secondary time zone. The matte black dial is distinguished by applied, gold-rimmed indices, often referred to as 'nipple' dials. These indices are filled with Tritium, which has developed a patina consistent with the handset. A date aperture is located at the 3 o'clock position, magnified by a cyclops lens integrated into the crystal.
- Bracelet and Condition
- The watch is presented on a yellow gold 'rivet' Oyster-style bracelet. The auction description notes that this specific bracelet is a later addition to the watch. It is equipped with a signed, adjustable blade-style clasp. The auction description reports the watch is in overall excellent condition. It exhibits standard signs of wear consistent with age, though no significant damage or blemishes are noted by the vendor.
- Movement and Functionality
- The watch is powered by a movement that includes a quickset date function, a feature that distinguishes the 16758 from preceding iterations of the GMT-Master series. This allows for independent adjustment of the date without cycling through the entire 24-hour period. The timepiece retains the core GMT-Master functionality, utilizing a dedicated 24-hour hand in conjunction with the rotating bezel to indicate time in two different zones simultaneously.
Identification
- Reference
- 16758
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The 'rivet' Oyster bracelet is described as a 'later' component
- Research required: Specific serial number is not provided in the source