1078
Rolex
Ref. 16758
GMT-Master
A very rare and attractive double-signed yellow gold dual-time wristwatch with center seconds, date and bracelet, retailed by Tiffany & Co.
- Estimate
- HK$160,000 - 320,000€19,100 - 38,300$20,500 - 41,000
HK$609,600
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Rolex
- Year
- Circa 1984
- Reference No
- 16758
- Movement No
- 1’253’557
- Case No
- 8’339’668, inside caseback stamped “16750”
- Model Name
- GMT-Master
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 3075, 27 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18K yellow gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet, endlinks stamped “47”, max length 185mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Rolex folding deployant clasp, stamped “6311” and "H"
- Dimensions
- 40mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Rolex service invoice dated 3rd August 2017.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The Rolex GMT-Master reference 16750 series represented an upgrade from its predecessor, incorporating a new movement calibre 3075 that boasted a convenient quick-set date function. Within this series, the 16758 model stands out as a distinctive variant, featuring an 18K yellow gold case and bracelet, providing a luxurious alternative to the standard stainless steel version. Notably, it was also the first GMT-Master model to be equipped with a sapphire crystal, enhancing its appeal further.
The present timepiece is an extraordinary and exceptionally rare find, adorned with the highly sought-after “Tiffany & Co” signature on the dial. Its striking brown dial and distinctive "nipple" luminous hour markers have become exceptionally iconic in today's horological landscape. Additionally, the case is well-preserved, displaying sharp hallmarks which essentially attests to its collectability. Furthermore, the watch underwent servicing at Rolex in 2017, and the accompanying service invoice provides additional reassurance. All in all, this particular example would undoubtedly be a valuable addition to any Rolex GMT-Master collection.
The present timepiece is an extraordinary and exceptionally rare find, adorned with the highly sought-after “Tiffany & Co” signature on the dial. Its striking brown dial and distinctive "nipple" luminous hour markers have become exceptionally iconic in today's horological landscape. Additionally, the case is well-preserved, displaying sharp hallmarks which essentially attests to its collectability. Furthermore, the watch underwent servicing at Rolex in 2017, and the accompanying service invoice provides additional reassurance. All in all, this particular example would undoubtedly be a valuable addition to any Rolex GMT-Master collection.
Rolex
Swiss | 1905Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.
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