Review of the Rolex GMT-Master 16750

First Impression

WOW! What else can I say. This particular watch had been freshly serviced by a Rolex Service Center (RSC) before I received it. It came complete with the original box, COSC tag, GMT booklet, and of course the 1yr Rolex warranty/service receipt. While at the RSC the watch received a new dial, hands, bezel insert, crown, oyster bracelet, acrylic crystal, and a good polish job to the original case. I felt as though I just received a brand new watch even though it's over 20 years old (circa approx 1983).

The Dial

The black Luminova dial is beautiful and easy to read. Each hour marker is outlined in 18k white gold, which is highly reflective and adds depth to the dial by giving the markers a raised appearance. The dial also reads 'Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified'. This identifies that the movement in this watch was tested and approved as a certified chronometer by the Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres (COSC). This assures the buyer that the watch is accurate to -4/+6 seconds/day. My GMT has been extremely accurate. I've owned this watch for 29 days , it's only gained 13 seconds! This is less than 1/2 second per day. I'm extremely pleased with these results. The four hands (hour, minutes, seconds, 24hr) are also outlined in 18k white gold and are easy to see against the black dial. The hands, as well as the hour markers have a decent lume (glow) making time reading in the dark possible. Rolex isn't known for having the best lume, but it's decent.

THE DATE

As with many Rolex watches, the GMT-Master has a date feature, therefore the dial reads 'Oyster Perpetual Date' just beneath the Rolex logo. Having the date on the dial is an invaluable tool for me, as I never seem to know what day it is. The date is magnified by the acrylic cyclopse by 21/2X. The 16750 also has the quick-set feature, which enables you to set the date without having to adjust the minutes and hour hands.

Modern GMTs don't have a true quick-set like the 16750 has!

Water Resistance

The GMT 16750 is capable of diving to 100 meters/330 feet. Since I live on the Florida coast, it's a must to have a water proof watch. My GMT frequents swimming pools, lakes, and will be used occasionally for snorkeling and other ocean related play. There's not many places I'm not willing to take this watch.

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