Description
This is a rare (first version) 1984 Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master in all-original condition. This watch is known as the “Sophia Loren” or “fat lady” due to its very thick case, which is similar to the Rolex Sea-Dweller in stature. The new caliber 3085 needed to be housed in a thicker case prior to later modifications. This watch allows the hour hand to set independently. This watch is extremely rare, being the first version of the 16760, which was only produced for about one year with the wording “ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL” and omitting the word “DATE” as appears on the later version. The 16760 was only manufactured for four years in total, making it the most uncommon of all the modern sapphire watches. The original glossy dial has never been changed on this watch. This watch has some very minor marks that are only seen on an angle, where the hour hand touched the dial at one time. It is still spectacular in appearance. Most of these dials were defective and also suffered severe crazing or ‘tropical aging,’ which spurred Rolex to replace them with different lume dials. The only bezel manufactured for these watches (red and black) is also original and again, rare to find. Most have been replaced with newer versions that have a different font altogether. This unpolished case is excellent and retains the original bracelet that is in great overall shape. The original inner and outer box and 1984 (rare) 1670 booklet are also included, making this a valuable investment-grade Rolex.