Dial: black Calibre: cal. 3075 automatic, 27 jewels Movement number: 1'060'075 Case: stainless steel, screw-down back Case number: 8'631'078 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Dimensions: 40mm, bracelet circumference approx. 200mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex guarantee, booklets and presentation case

Movement: Running at the time of cataloguing. Case: In very good condition. Crisp overall with minor surface wear which is consistent with the age. The case back with crisp milled edge and the numbers between the lugs are very crisp. Dial: Is spiderwebbed throughout or the glazing to the dial has cracked given the finish a spiderweb look. The lumes and hands have aged consistently and the bezel with wear in places. The bracelet with minor wear and the links are a little stretched.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

This reference 16750 features a 'spider dial' and also represents a transition period and is signed simply 'Oyster Perpetual' and not 'Oyster Perpetual Date'.  It also features the best know iteration of the GMT bezel insert nicknamed 'Pepsi' by collectors due to its red and blue colouration.  Produced for less than 10 years between 1980 and 1988 the 16750 is recognised as a transitional reference featuring, for example, the new calibre 3075 which among other attributes features a quick-set mechanism that allowed the user to more easily set the date.