1985 Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 16750 Tiffany & Co. "Spider Dial"

The Rolex Ref. 16750 was first introduced in 1979 and was in production until 1988. The main difference between the Rolex GMT ref Ref. 1675 and the 16750 was the introduction of the Cal. 3075 movement which allowed for instantaneous date advancement also known as "quick set"
This specific 1985 Rolex GMT Master Ref. 16750 is insanely special for a couple of reasons. For starters, the case is unpolished retaining its factory finishing with the chamfers on the lugs clearly visible. This specific example retains its original dial and hands as well as its original bezel insert. The tritium lume has achieved a nice ivory patina with the dial acquiring a lovely spidering effect on the lacquering of the dial. But "Look Closer" yes this specific 16750 reference was retailed by Tiffany & Co. which makes this insanely rare and also insanely cool! This example would make a great daily driver for the man always on the go who needs a little extra something special!
Unpolished 1985 Rolex GMT-Master (Ref. 16750) Tiffany & Co. "Spider Dial"
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[@jimmysplit7729]

Outstanding example Cam and thank you for detailed information. Cheers mate

[@craftandtailored]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jimmysplit7729]

Thoroughly enjoyed it, your videos paired with your knowledge and wit are second to none! Keep em coming mate.

[@lv293]

In 1989 did they ever make a Tiffany dial for GMT or did they stop a few years before hand?

[@craftandtailored]

Sure did! If you search there are a few tiffany 16710's

[@lv293]

@@craftandtailored thanks for your input please keep up all the great work! I love seeing your content. I think it would be a great idea to make “your” dream watch collection for the viewers.

[@inCanada55]

Great video review and discussion. [My interest? I own a 1981 GMT-Master, all original down to the dial, hands and even bezel (red-backed factory, not blue-backed service), on original "GMT"-Jubilee 62510H/50/550 bracelet, with original accessories (box, booklet). It's made a keeper, versus a flipper, out of me! Classic as they come.] What did I find VERY surprising in this video review was the co-branded Tiffany & Co. signage on the GMT-Master dial, and it's incredible sloppiness as seen under magnification. This is indeed pointed out in the video. The Rolex signage at 6 o'clock is clean and crisp. The Tiffany signage is a mess, comparatively. Yes, print standards and technologies vary, but how in the world did Rolex allow Tiffany & Co to imprint the dials with such a lack of precision? I don't know the answer, but I assume that the co-branding was done well after the dial left the Rolex factory without the need for quality-approval by Rolex.

[@ID-Guy]

You have yourself a gem here, Cam. Wow... Keep it under lock and key ;) Loved the details in this clip, brother!

[@craftandtailored]

Glad you enjoyed it lets catch up soon!

[@edotedy]

Now, how to tell a mint unpolished vintage vs one that potentially had a laser welded professionally refinished case?

[@craftandtailored]

the lug holes are the tell.... also the width of the lugs... additionally factory finishing details look much different than a modern refinished case... Video idea Maybe??

[@edotedy]

@@craftandtailored Please do mate, it is getting harder as u definitely already know there are many very specialized firms that does this service well and it's not an issue if it's disclosed but I'm sure there are dckheads out there that'll try to pass a restored watch as 'unpolished original factory finish mint condition safe queen etc'

[@phmwu7368]

65 years since its introduction, the Rolex GMT-master remains the sole timepiece strictly chosen on a personal basis by both military & civil pilots, Russian cosmonauts and International & American astronauts ! #MoonwatchUniverse

[@sargentmcbadass]

A spider dial is interesting when it’s stamped like that. One must be really confident in being able to maintain the stamp. Arguably the stamp is the major value driver over it being a spider dial.

[@jeanlefranc3817]

Man, what magic do you do to source such incredible pieces ?

[@craftandtailored]

hah time and patience!

[@hcassar]

@@craftandtailored pun intended?

[@akcoop]

Well done vid brodie

[@phmwu7368]

great books on the shelves but I don't see the hardcover VRFM - Vintage Rolex Field Manual chevalier edition, a 266 pages reference guide by Rolex fans for Rolex fans !

[@craftandtailored]

Thats because that one is on my desk 😎

[@phmwu7368]

@@craftandtailored Hope You like our contribution 😎 #MoonwatchUniverse

[@BWo-bb1yw]

Could you please show the special feature of the watch when you are describing it, and please put the watch on much, much more. Thanks

[@jarisalmi6484]

I think its not real Tiffany. Letters are so poor.If you are happy with it...

[@vdbdg]

Excellent details, thank you

[@michaelrost9469]

No way that Tiffany stamp is real

[@thelucentcrow9084]

Real class as always

[@wc6502]

So cool to see all the close ups capturing those edges

[@craftandtailored]

glad you found this one useful!

[@ЯремаВеличко-я6и]

the Hottest watch ever made

[@craftandtailored]

Agreed! one of our favorites!

[@philchan2512]

Amazing!

[@craftandtailored]

Thank you! Cheers!