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mike · 27 March 2007, 10:17 AM

Please allow me to introduce the newest member of my little group, the GMT-MASTER II reference 16760 also known as "The Fat Lady"

The 16760 has been called by some the rarest of the 16xxx series of GMTs. Manufactured circa late 1983-84 till 1988, the 16760 was the first GMT to use the "jump-hour" feature.
Rolex incorporated the 3085 fast beat movement in the 16760 and by de-coupling the 12 hr. hand from the 24 hr. hand one was able to advance the 12 hr. hand in one hour increments while the minute and second hands were still in motion. To do this Rolex negated the quick-set date feature that had made it's debut on the 16750 GMT transitional and later in the reference 16700 with the 3175 movement.
Rolex incorporated a new thicker case to house the larger movement causing one German collector to dub the 16760 "The Fat Lady".
There are those that feel the case of the 16760 approaches the SD in size.
The 16760 was manufactured with onlt the RED/BLACK insert, however black and the later RED/BLUE will fit provided one obtains inserts for the MASTER II series.
As with all pieces of the era the 16760 sports a tritium dial albiet of the gloss WG surround gender.
The bracelet fitted was the 78360 with 501 end links befitting the thicker case. Of course the crystal is sapphire.

Interestingly as the 16760 was introduced concurrent with the cheaper 16750 it was not a big seller hence the short run and relatively few numbers as compared to it's long running cousin the 16710.

A couple pics,

Note the thicker case and larger crown guards as compared to the 16710

Finally, if I may, an update of my GMTs

ohlins · 27 March 2007, 10:23 AM

awesome collection........& great info........thanks mike!

nko51 · 27 March 2007, 10:24 AM

I got dizzy just looking at all those GMT's! Excellent Pic's to!

Gaijin · 27 March 2007, 10:24 AM

Mike. Are there any openings wherever you work?

JJ Irani · 27 March 2007, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by KansaiVet

Mike. Are there any openings wherever you work?

colemanitis · 27 March 2007, 10:34 AM

Awesome, Mike. Congrats on your latest GMT find!

bwalkerVintage · 27 March 2007, 10:56 AM

Nice history lesson. Congrats on the acquisition!!

Blue Bull · 27 March 2007, 12:16 PM

Excellent collection,pictures and knowledge on the subject ...

Have you ever come accross the very limited white dialed GMT-Master ? Are these in "circulation" or are they impossible to find ?At what price,if available ?

santaclaus2100 · 27 March 2007, 03:21 PM

Very nice pictures, Mike!!! Well done.

Enjoy your Rollies.

greenfan · 27 March 2007, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Finally, if I may, an update of my GMTs

I must admit this is a stunning collection. Congratulations Mike

mike · 27 March 2007, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Bull

Excellent collection,pictures and knowledge on the subject ...

Have you ever come accross the very limited white dialed GMT-Master ? Are these in "circulation" or are they impossible to find ?At what price,if available ?

I have never seen one except in photos. There were only about 150 of these made and it's my understanding the white 6542, like certain other pieces normally trade privately between collectors (when they move at all).

I seem to recall a story of one trading not to long ago. I thought there was some mention of six figures.

leopardprey · 27 March 2007, 05:35 PM

Thought this thread was going to be about my home state of Indiana!!! LOL LOL LOL

Very nice collection Mike! I really like the Black/Red combo best on the GMT. You "Fat LAdy GMT" looks great!

padi56 · 27 March 2007, 08:50 PM

Well Mike thats a great set of pictures of a fine watch,heard of the term fat lady.But did know it was about the 16760,well they say you learn something new every day

mailman · 27 March 2007, 09:55 PM

Another great pick up Mike

Enjoy it in good health

Rockrolex · 27 March 2007, 11:21 PM

Wow, Mike. What an awesomely beautiful collection of my all time favorite watch.

And congrats on the newest acquisition.

gmt 16750 · 28 March 2007, 02:10 AM

So thats what you were waiting for Mike - congrats mate

, your right - you don't see that many Ref. 16760's about.
Superb GMT collection

but you really need a 6542 ( but don't we all

).

Blue Bull · 28 March 2007, 03:06 AM

Very nice looking with the white dial !!The white/red/blue forms a complete whole .Nicely balanced design ..

Solo118 · 28 March 2007, 03:11 AM

Thats one fat lady I wouldnt mind taking home!
j/k

JJ Irani · 28 March 2007, 03:43 AM

Great thread, great pics and some great info there, Mike. Thanks a million - you're a gem!!

Prince · 28 March 2007, 06:53 AM

What can I say? Another fantastic vintage piece. I don't know how you do it, Mike. You must have some fabulous contacts. Congrats, and thanks for sharing the info. I always learn something from your great posts and photos!

mikey · 28 March 2007, 07:02 AM

Mike, the 1675 Gilt does it for me.

mike · 28 March 2007, 11:56 AM

Thanks everyone for the wonderfull comments!

It's truly fun to share with fellow WISers.

New or old, the GMT is such a great watch!

mike · 28 March 2007, 11:58 AM

Opps, double post!

miner · 28 March 2007, 12:28 PM

Mike
As always, stunning photos and informative.

At 3 time zones per watch and 6 watches you only need 2 more and you've got the world covered.

ofelas · 28 March 2007, 01:29 PM

Great collection, great accquisition & great pix Mike...

jac67 · 28 March 2007, 10:14 PM

Mike

Congrats on another great find to add to that wonderful collection.

Wear it in good health.

John.

Welshwatchman · 29 March 2007, 02:52 AM

What a collection you have!

Exquisite !!

Spark · 31 March 2007, 06:07 AM

Well done on another beautiful vintage purchase Mike

Remember2 · 31 March 2007, 06:10 AM

Wauw - nice !!

Glad to see one more spot filled out in your wonderful collection!

watchdawg · 31 March 2007, 07:29 AM

Mike, You have an amazing collection thanks for sharing in with us.

27 March 2007, 10:17 AM	#1
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	The Fat-Lady! Please allow me to introduce the newest member of my little group, the GMT-MASTER II reference 16760 also known as "The Fat Lady" The 16760 has been called by some the rarest of the 16xxx series of GMTs. Manufactured circa late 1983-84 till 1988, the 16760 was the first GMT to use the "jump-hour" feature. Rolex incorporated the 3085 fast beat movement in the 16760 and by de-coupling the 12 hr. hand from the 24 hr. hand one was able to advance the 12 hr. hand in one hour increments while the minute and second hands were still in motion. To do this Rolex negated the quick-set date feature that had made it's debut on the 16750 GMT transitional and later in the reference 16700 with the 3175 movement. Rolex incorporated a new thicker case to house the larger movement causing one German collector to dub the 16760 "The Fat Lady". There are those that feel the case of the 16760 approaches the SD in size. The 16760 was manufactured with onlt the RED/BLACK insert, however black and the later RED/BLUE will fit provided one obtains inserts for the MASTER II series. As with all pieces of the era the 16760 sports a tritium dial albiet of the gloss WG surround gender. The bracelet fitted was the 78360 with 501 end links befitting the thicker case. Of course the crystal is sapphire. Interestingly as the 16760 was introduced concurrent with the cheaper 16750 it was not a big seller hence the short run and relatively few numbers as compared to it's long running cousin the 16710. A couple pics, Note the thicker case and larger crown guards as compared to the 16710 Finally, if I may, an update of my GMTs

27 March 2007, 10:23 AM	#2
ohlins "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,213	awesome collection........& great info........thanks mike! __________________ the hype is true. a crown for every achievement. visit my audio and watch blog & how to use the rolex comfort link?

27 March 2007, 10:24 AM	#3
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	I got dizzy just looking at all those GMT's! Excellent Pic's to! __________________

27 March 2007, 10:34 AM	#6
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Awesome, Mike. Congrats on your latest GMT find! __________________ Member #471

27 March 2007, 08:50 PM	#13
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,058	Well Mike thats a great set of pictures of a fine watch,heard of the term fat lady.But did know it was about the 16760,well they say you learn something new every day __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

27 March 2007, 10:24 AM	#4
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Mike. Are there any openings wherever you work?

27 March 2007, 10:56 AM	#7
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	Nice history lesson. Congrats on the acquisition!!

27 March 2007, 12:16 PM	#8
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Excellent collection,pictures and knowledge on the subject ... Have you ever come accross the very limited white dialed GMT-Master ? Are these in "circulation" or are they impossible to find ?At what price,if available ?

27 March 2007, 03:21 PM	#9
santaclaus2100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Han Location: Singapore Watch: TT GMT Master II Posts: 130	Very nice pictures, Mike!!! Well done. Enjoy your Rollies.

27 March 2007, 05:35 PM	#12
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Thought this thread was going to be about my home state of Indiana!!! LOL LOL LOL Very nice collection Mike! I really like the Black/Red combo best on the GMT. You "Fat LAdy GMT" looks great!

27 March 2007, 09:55 PM	#14
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Another great pick up Mike Enjoy it in good health __________________ JJ

27 March 2007, 11:21 PM	#15
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,966	Wow, Mike. What an awesomely beautiful collection of my all time favorite watch. And congrats on the newest acquisition. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

28 March 2007, 02:10 AM	#16
gmt 16750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Neil Location: Borders, Scotland Watch: what your doing. Posts: 970	So thats what you were waiting for Mike - congrats mate , your right - you don't see that many Ref. 16760's about. Superb GMT collection but you really need a 6542 ( but don't we all ). __________________

28 March 2007, 03:06 AM	#17
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Very nice looking with the white dial !!The white/red/blue forms a complete whole .Nicely balanced design ..

28 March 2007, 03:11 AM	#18
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	Thats one fat lady I wouldnt mind taking home! j/k

28 March 2007, 03:43 AM	#19
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Great thread, great pics and some great info there, Mike. Thanks a million - you're a gem!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

28 March 2007, 06:53 AM	#20
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	What can I say? Another fantastic vintage piece. I don't know how you do it, Mike. You must have some fabulous contacts. Congrats, and thanks for sharing the info. I always learn something from your great posts and photos! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

28 March 2007, 07:02 AM	#21
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Mike, the 1675 Gilt does it for me.

28 March 2007, 11:56 AM	#22
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Thanks everyone for the wonderfull comments! It's truly fun to share with fellow WISers. New or old, the GMT is such a great watch!

28 March 2007, 11:58 AM	#23
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Opps, double post! Last edited by mike; 28 March 2007 at 12:06 PM.. Reason: double post

28 March 2007, 12:28 PM	#24
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	Great post.. Mike As always, stunning photos and informative. At 3 time zones per watch and 6 watches you only need 2 more and you've got the world covered.

28 March 2007, 01:29 PM	#25
ofelas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On the Edge Watch: Dinged & Gouged Posts: 204	Great collection, great accquisition & great pix Mike...

28 March 2007, 10:14 PM	#26
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Mike Congrats on another great find to add to that wonderful collection. Wear it in good health. John.

29 March 2007, 02:52 AM	#27
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	What a collection you have! Exquisite !! __________________ ..33

31 March 2007, 06:07 AM	#28
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	Well done on another beautiful vintage purchase Mike

31 March 2007, 06:10 AM	#29
Remember2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Claus Location: Denmark Posts: 294	Wauw - nice !! Glad to see one more spot filled out in your wonderful collection!

31 March 2007, 07:29 AM	#30
watchdawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Vic Location: Colorado/UAE Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 494	Mike, You have an amazing collection thanks for sharing in with us.

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