Post by mike on Nov 25, 2007 16:04:11 GMT -5
Here's an interesting reference for all the GMT lovers that often flies under the radar, the first GMT II reference 16760 AKA The "Fat Lady".
Introduced circa 1983, the 16760 was the first GMT to introduce "jump hour" feature allowing one to adjust for local timezones by simply adjusting the 12 hr. hand in one hour increments.
To do this the 16760 was the first GMT that allowed the 12 and 24 hr. hands to de-couple from their traditional synced relationship.
In doing so Rolex negated the quick-set date feature introduced on the reference 16750 causing the 16760 to be more accurately termed a "semi-quick set" timepiece.
Featuring a 3085 movement, the 16760 was given the nickname "Fat Lady" by a noted German collector because of the thicker case used to house the taller movement. Also of note the 16760 had larger, thicker crown guards than those found later on the 16710 which followed.
A bit of a rarity in the history of the GMT the 16760 was made for only a few years (till about 1988) when it was replaced by the reference 16710.
Interestingly the 16760 was not a popular seller at the time due no doubt to the concurrent run of the cheaper 16750 with which it competed.
Always possessed of a tritium dial (SWISS T<25) the 16760 was only produced with the RED/BLACK insert which it introduced, though any insert for the 16710 will certainly fit.
It is a reference that seems to getting it due in the collecting community,
Note the difference in crown guards and case between the 16760 and the 16710,
Two classic GMT IIs
Introduced circa 1983, the 16760 was the first GMT to introduce "jump hour" feature allowing one to adjust for local timezones by simply adjusting the 12 hr. hand in one hour increments.
To do this the 16760 was the first GMT that allowed the 12 and 24 hr. hands to de-couple from their traditional synced relationship.
In doing so Rolex negated the quick-set date feature introduced on the reference 16750 causing the 16760 to be more accurately termed a "semi-quick set" timepiece.
Featuring a 3085 movement, the 16760 was given the nickname "Fat Lady" by a noted German collector because of the thicker case used to house the taller movement. Also of note the 16760 had larger, thicker crown guards than those found later on the 16710 which followed.
A bit of a rarity in the history of the GMT the 16760 was made for only a few years (till about 1988) when it was replaced by the reference 16710.
Interestingly the 16760 was not a popular seller at the time due no doubt to the concurrent run of the cheaper 16750 with which it competed.
Always possessed of a tritium dial (SWISS T<25) the 16760 was only produced with the RED/BLACK insert which it introduced, though any insert for the 16710 will certainly fit.
It is a reference that seems to getting it due in the collecting community,
Note the difference in crown guards and case between the 16760 and the 16710,
Two classic GMT IIs
