GMT 16750 review

[colemanitis]

The Pepsi's my fav too! Wait a minute, what day is it? That's right, it's Thursday - black is my favorite!

[Lol-x]

I had the pepsi, but I later decided to get a black bezel. Rolex was helpful.

My score out of 10 would be:
Case 9.5 very comfortable, but small crown difficult to grab.
Dial 9.9 about as good as they get, a classic!
Bracelet 8 works perfect just doesn't have SEL or the new clasp.
Functionality 10 GMT is brilliant and the movement is incredibly reliable and accurate
Overall 9/10

Here is a photo of my 16750 before I gave it away

[JJ Irani]

And here is a pic of the one I trade away a long, long time ago.....

[mailman]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

I had the pepsi, but I later decided to get a black bezel. Rolex was helpful.

My score out of 10 would be:
Case 9.5 very comfortable, but small crown difficult to grab.
Dial 9.9 about as good as they get, a classic!
Bracelet 8 works perfect just doesn't have SEL or the new clasp.
Functionality 10 GMT is brilliant and the movement is incredibly reliable and accurate
Overall 9/10

Here is a photo of my 16750 before I gave it away

That's a beauty. The dial is in great condition

[Lol-x]

The dial on my 16750 was excellent, as you can see the markers were really maxi, especially the 6 & 9 battons.

It seems that if one goes to Rolex now for a service, that the will not replace a matt dial 16750 with a matt dial, but will be replaced with a gloss dial and the white gold surrounds on the hour markers. At least this is not the case with the 1675 GMT which Rolex replaces with a matt luminova maxi dial, should a replacement dial be required.

[mike]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

The dial on my 16750 was excellent, as you can see the markers were really maxi, especially the 6 & 9 battons.

It seems that if one goes to Rolex now for a service, that the will not replace a matt dial 16750 with a matt dial, but will be replaced with a gloss dial and the white gold surrounds on the hour markers. At least this is not the case with the 1675 GMT which Rolex replaces with a matt luminova maxi dial, should a replacement dial be required.

That's true. Rolex will replace with the latest dial made for the reference.
For the 16750 that's gloss with WG surrounds. The 1675 never had WGs.

The same would happen with a 5513--WGs, as that was the latest dial.

[mike]

Buy the way that is a stunning dial on that 16750!!!!!!!

[Lol-x]

Thanks Mike, it was probably a lucky photo, where it seemed to get a really good angle on the dial.
Although I don't have that watch anymore, I do have the comfort of knowing that it hasn't missed a beat in the last 3 years of my brother wearing it, since I gave it to him, and I have the photo as a consolation.
Cheers & 73

[dff3]

Great review Jeff,

I still think that the red/blue bezel GMT is one of the seriously beautiful rolex watches. HAd one for many years. Probably the one Rolex I still miss.

Many years of great enjoyment!

[mrbieler]

Nice review and some nice photos.

I will be wearing my 16750 when I come back from the Thanksgiving holiday. Right now, it's going to live on a 4 ring zulu unless something else comes up.

[Flashy1941]

Great review, Wonderfull pictures(The best Ive ever seen).I only joined this site today,I am glad I did. Regards to all members over the pond. Flashy1941,Winchester,UK.

[colemanitis]

Originally Posted by Flashy1941

Great review, Wonderfull pictures(The best Ive ever seen).I only joined this site today,I am glad I did. Regards to all members over the pond. Flashy1941,Winchester,UK.

Glad you enjoyed it!

[LL1979]

wonderfull review and what a mint condition on the watch wear it in good health

[Boopie]

Your review was nice to read.

I'm sure this has been posted before (and if so, please show me where), but what are the advantages/disadvantages of buying a black face SS Sub versus the black face GMT that you show? That is, if you had to get only one SS Rolex, which one of the two would it be? This is for a man who doesn't travel all over the world (so doesn't need the GMT feature), isn't a diver, and doesn't fly airplanes.

[colemanitis]

Since you're not a pilot, or a diver, then I guess it comes down to personal preference. There's obvious differences between the two watches; movement, 4 hands vs. 3, bezel, crown size, water depth, etc. Both watches tend to feel different on the wrist, so I'd encourage you to visit your closest AD and try them on. Personally, I prefer the black sub over the black GMT. I love the multi-colored GMTs though. I sold the GMT 16750 several months ago and today I own a Submariner, so the Sub wins in my book. Hope that helps.

[Rockrolex]

And my preferences run just the opposite of Jeff's. I love the all black GMT-II with red 4th hand (I am not enamoured of the new model with the green 4th hand). I think the red hand adds just the right amount of zip or bling (whatever). I don't like the Pepsi or Red/Black GMT bezels.

And the Sub is too plain vanilla for my taste. But that's why you've got to head on down to an AD and try on both. One of them will smile at you more. That's the one for you.

Good luck on the hunt. Let us know what you finally choose.

[leopardprey]

Old post, but still some of the best photos of a GMT II I have seen!!! Makes me want to go out and buy a old style all black bezel GMT II !!!

When comparing between the old style GMT II and the SS Sub, there are a couple other things to consider. The GMT II has a slightly thinner profile, and sits a little flatter on the wrist. Also the twin lock crown on the GMT II is less of a profile, there are some that have complained about the larger triple clock crown of the Sub eating into their wrist. (personally I like both the twinlock and triple lock, and I like the robustness of the triplelock crown better). The bracelet clasp on the GMT II is also thinner/shorter. Personally I find the GMT IIs and Explorer IIs to fit better on my wrist than the Sub. I like the thinner profile and lighter weight. And I use the GMT function all the time, since I work and travel overseas.

If you wanted a great Rolex Combination: Get the old style GMT II for everyday wear, and then get a Sub No-Date for diving, swimming, exercise. Though I used to swim and workout everyday with my GMT II or Explorer II with no issues at all!!

[GHV]

Great review. I got my GMT II this year so I could keep track of the time wherever my son (Navy Ensign) is sent. I travel frequently to Spain, but really enjoy more knowing what the time is wherever my son is than knowing the time back home. Other than that personal twist, I have the Pepsi bezel and love it. It's attractive and classy without being flashy. As for depth rating, not being a diver, it works just great for occasional swims. Again, great review; great watch!!!

[Perdu]

Looks great on that Bond strap. I once owned one and I kick myself that I sold it.

[T5AUS]

Could someone clarify please, are the bezels on these GMT 16750's interchangeable then?, is it just a question (in my case) of getting a black bezel insert, removing the Pepsi insert and clipping the black one in? Are there other colours available.

[frostie]

Nice review i enjoyed reading it

[johan]

good job!!!

[applebook]

Excellent review.

The 16750 is also my favorite "regular" watch, my dream watch being the sword hands military Submariner.

I've had my GMT for 3 years now and still love it. Before this watch, I had the current GMT II and before that, many Rolex and other watches, including Subs, IWC, Blancpain, etc.

I still love the GMT. It keeps time to within a second per day as well

[applebook]

Originally Posted by T5AUS

Could someone clarify please, are the bezels on these GMT 16750's interchangeable then?

Yes, there are also aftermarket bezels available.

My one and only bezel swapping at a Rolex dealer was a bad experience because the jeweler would not allow me to keep both my bezels --they confiscated my property!

[Teofilo]

Nice review and photos from Jeff.......now walking on the Panerai side of the street.

[frostie]

Originally Posted by applebook

Excellent review.

The 16750 is also my favorite "regular" watch, my dream watch being the sword hands military Submariner.

I've had my GMT for 3 years now and still love it. Before this watch, I had the current GMT II and before that, many Rolex and other watches, including Subs, IWC, Blancpain, etc.

I still love the GMT. It keeps time to within a second per day as well

That's a really good looking gmt with strap

[colemanitis]

Originally Posted by T5AUS

Could someone clarify please, are the bezels on these GMT 16750's interchangeable then?, is it just a question (in my case) of getting a black bezel insert, removing the Pepsi insert and clipping the black one in? Are there other colours available.

Yes, you can swap your Pepsi bezel for a genuine black one, just as I did with my 16750. There are not other OEM inserts for the 16750. The black/red combo wasn't available when this watch was produced.

[colemanitis]

9,000 views and 56 replies to this review. I'm glad so many people have found it useful.

[Teofilo]

Originally Posted by mike

I just noticed in the part about the 24 hr. bezel insert. I'm not sure a Red/ Black insert will work on the 16750,unless they make a special one for the 1675/16750.

The 1675/16750 have an I.D. of 30.2 and an O.D. of 27.75mm
The 16700/16760/16710 have an I.D. 30.7 and an O.D. of 37.65mm.

The Red/Black made it's introduction on the latter model.

This forum really is the best
When I got my GMT II with a Pepsi bezel, I also got a black/red and black bezel as spares from the AD.
The black/red was a 16760 and the black was a 16700. This has always bothered me in case they didnt fit properly.
There was a post from Tools a few months ago saying that he thought they would both fit my 16710, but its nice to see it confirmed in precise measurements.
Im now going to give myself an early Christmas present and swap to black/red. Might even get a nice black leather strap to go with it (been reading too many Panerai threads recently !)

[T5AUS]

Originally Posted by colemanitis

Yes, you can swap your Pepsi bezel for a genuine black one, just as I did with my 16750. There are not other OEM inserts for the 16750. The black/red combo wasn't available when this watch was produced.

Thanks Jeff, I should have read your great review properly the first time, as you do already mention the bezels

Another worrying point though, if I send mine in for a service do they automatically update the dial and bezel regardless or can I keep my originals.