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Rolex Yellow Gold GMT-Master Diamond Ruby Sapphire Watch Ref. 16758 (Private Sale)
Brand: Rolex
Model: GMT-Master
Reference: 16758
Year: 1984
Material: 18k YG
Dial Color: Original Pave Diamond Dial with Sapphire Indexes
Dimensions: 40 mm
Watch Movement: Self-Winding
Bracelet/Strap: Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Box/Paper: Watch Only
Condition: Fantastic Original Condition with Clear, Deep Hallmarks
SKU: 194649
The Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 16758 occupies a singular position within the brands history an inflection point where the utilitarian ethos of the professional line was reinterpreted through the lens of high jewelry. Introduced in the early 1980s, the reference is widely regarded as the first SARU GMT, distinguished by its bezel set with sapphires and rubies, and more broadly as Rolexs first jeweled execution of a sport watch. In doing so, it redefined the boundaries of what a GMT-Master could be: not merely an instrument for travel, but an object of overt presence and rarity.
This example, bearing an 8.51 million serial and dating to circa 1984, is preserved in outstanding condition, offering a particularly compelling expression of the reference. The yellow gold case retains rich, warm tonality with sharp, well-defined edges an increasingly scarce attribute and is further distinguished by the presence of its original caseback sticker, a detail seldom encountered and indicative of careful preservation. The hallmarks remain crisp and legible, underscoring the integrity of the case.
The dial is fully pave-set with diamonds while applied sapphire hour markers punctuate the surface with depth and contrast. The signature SARU bezel frames the composition, rubies and sapphires present a deep blue and vivid red a technical and aesthetic achievement that reflects Rolexs meticulous approach to gem-setting during this period.
Importantly, the underlying architecture remains that of the GMT-Master: a robust, functional platform designed for dual-time tracking, here elevated without compromise to its original purpose. This duality tool watch at its core, high jewelry in execution is precisely what defines the significance of the reference.
In this condition, with its original surfaces, rare caseback sticker, and early production context, the Ref. 16758 stands not only as the first of its kind, but as one of the most expressive and collectible interpretations of the GMT-Master lineage.
$600,000.00
Rolex Yellow Gold GMT-Master Diamond Ruby Sapphire Watch Ref. 16758 (Private Sale)—
$600,000.00
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Description
Brand: Rolex
Model: GMT-Master
Reference: 16758
Year: 1984
Material: 18k YG
Dial Color: Original Pave Diamond Dial with Sapphire Indexes
Dimensions: 40 mm
Watch Movement: Self-Winding
Bracelet/Strap: Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Box/Paper: Watch Only
Condition: Fantastic Original Condition with Clear, Deep Hallmarks
SKU: 194649
The Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 16758 occupies a singular position within the brands history an inflection point where the utilitarian ethos of the professional line was reinterpreted through the lens of high jewelry. Introduced in the early 1980s, the reference is widely regarded as the first SARU GMT, distinguished by its bezel set with sapphires and rubies, and more broadly as Rolexs first jeweled execution of a sport watch. In doing so, it redefined the boundaries of what a GMT-Master could be: not merely an instrument for travel, but an object of overt presence and rarity.
This example, bearing an 8.51 million serial and dating to circa 1984, is preserved in outstanding condition, offering a particularly compelling expression of the reference. The yellow gold case retains rich, warm tonality with sharp, well-defined edges an increasingly scarce attribute and is further distinguished by the presence of its original caseback sticker, a detail seldom encountered and indicative of careful preservation. The hallmarks remain crisp and legible, underscoring the integrity of the case.
The dial is fully pave-set with diamonds while applied sapphire hour markers punctuate the surface with depth and contrast. The signature SARU bezel frames the composition, rubies and sapphires present a deep blue and vivid red a technical and aesthetic achievement that reflects Rolexs meticulous approach to gem-setting during this period.
Importantly, the underlying architecture remains that of the GMT-Master: a robust, functional platform designed for dual-time tracking, here elevated without compromise to its original purpose. This duality tool watch at its core, high jewelry in execution is precisely what defines the significance of the reference.
In this condition, with its original surfaces, rare caseback sticker, and early production context, the Ref. 16758 stands not only as the first of its kind, but as one of the most expressive and collectible interpretations of the GMT-Master lineage.
