-Making its debut in 1980, the Rolex GMT-Master ref. 16750 was the successor to the iconic ref. 1675 that was in production since 1959. While most examples of the new reference featured a glossy black dial with white gold luminous filled indexes, early examples of the reference featured a matte black dial similar to the ones on ref. 1675.

-Though its general aesthetics are very much retained, the ref. 16750 is fitted with a then-new cal. 3075 running at 28,800 bph compared to its previous 19,800 bph. Notably, it was updated with a practical quick-set date function. Its water resistance was also improved by doubling its previous depth rating from 50 meters to 100 meters. After a successful 8-year production run, the ref. 16750 was subsequently discontinued in 1988 to make way for the ref. 16760.

-The present example is offered complete of its original accessories, most notably presenting its main feature is the superior “spider” dial. A form of aging (akin to topicalization), the spider effect comes from the glossy zapon finish cracking with age and assuming the look of a spiderweb when light hits it at the right angle. The effect can acquire different forms, with the “mesh” being more or less tight. The less tight, the more spiderweb-like the dial appears and thus the more attractive it is.

-The present specimen distinguishes itself for a superb, textbook example of “spidering”: with large plaques featuring intact glossy finish. It truly looks like a real spiderweb was placed upon it. It is not an overstatement to say the present watch is one of the most attractive examples of a ref. 16570 with spider dial.