Rolex GMT-Master 'Pepsi'

There’s a reason why the 16750 has a cult following among GMT-Master collectors: Rolex took the nearly-perfect Reference 1675 (in continuous production for decades), kept the black dial, hands, tritium lume and case, and souped it up under the hood. Hard to go wrong with a recipe like that. The Reference 16750 GMT-Master is what’s known as a ‘transitional’ model by Rolex collectors today. Early versions boasted a matte dial, like the Reference 1675. However, after a few years Rolex transitioned to a glossy dial with white gold surrounds on the hour markers. This was the same type of dial that was carried over into the modern GMT-Master II references.  This particular example dates to circa 1978-1979 and features an excellent, strong holey lug Oyster case housing a matte black Tritium dial with a matching handset, an acrylic crystal, a bidirectional rotating bezel with the undisputedly iconic 'Pepsi' insert, and a solid link Oyster bracelet with a signed blade clasp. If you appreciate the functionality of a GMT-Master over a Submariner and are looking for a fantastic example of a somewhat overlooked Reference blending elements of old and new, you've got to give this one a look!