Rolex GMT Master "Pepsi" ref.16750 from 1981. Box & Papers. Amazing matte dial. Perfect case.

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Hi guys,

I have for sale a full set 7.1 serial GMT Master 16750 in great conditions, with a strong case, a perfect dial and beautiful Pepsi insert.

Serial dates back to 1981 and the dial is a stunning example of the transitional and rare tritium "pallettoni" matte dial.

The watch was purchased in Curaçao at 'Gandelman Jewelers' and it comes with the complete full set, including the original Rolex guarantee and the Rolex service papers.

The watch is original in every parts and runs well keeping good time.

In production for only 9 years from 1980 to 1988, reference 16750 is a rare bird, compared to its ancestor ref. 1675, which was in production for 21 years.
Being an early representative of the model - made in 1981 - it still bears the “old-school” dial style with “pallettoni” tritium hour markers (1980-1983), while later examples feature instead the gold-rimmed “bicchierini” hour markers.
The presence of its punched guarantee and original box further amplifies the appeal of this remarkable timepiece.

CASE:
Even and thick case.
Serial and reference number are fully visible.
Original 16750 caseback.

BEZEL INSERT:
Original Rolex blueback serif fat font "Pepsi" insert in excellent conditions.

DIAL:
The dial is an original matte dial with a creamy patina even on all plots and all lettering is clearly visible and correct.
The hands are tritium and match perfectly to the dial.
Tritium is original and was checked with UVA light.
Dial shows no chips around the rehault and no scratches.

BRACELET:
The bracelet is the original 78360 with 580 endings in excellent conditions with 12 links.
Also the clasp is original to the watch and the letter code (VE) matches.

BOX AND PAPERS
The watch comes with the full set: the original Rolex box (inner/outer) with "ref.16750" sticker, the Rolex warranty certificate (punched papers), the Rolex warranty holder (green folder), the Rolex calendar, the Rolex booklets ('Your Rolex Oyster' 'GMT Master'), Rolex GMT price tag, Rolex tag, Rolex service papers, Rolex pochette.

MOVEMENT:
Correct 3075 caliber running well.
Original "open 6" data disc.
The movement was serviced 3 years ago according to the previous owner and it was checked by my watchmaker

Asking 26500 Euro, insured shipping included.
I am not interested in any trade.

Payment method - I will accept bank wire.

Plenty of international references.

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