1979 Rolex GMT-Master ref. 16753 “Black Nipple Dial”

Up for grabs is a Rolex GMT-Master

Reference 16753 in steel and 14kt yellow gold, quickset date, acrylic crystal

6.3 mil serial number circa late 1979 production with nipple dial.

Excellent vintage condition case with thick lugs and crown guards. Clear numbers between the lugs.

Dial is original, black with nipple markers. Nice patina on  hands and plots. Original date disk with open 6’s and 9’s. Dial surface has matted from age. No chips.

Bezel is original, with original fat font insert. The insert has a deep purple hue from aging and fading.

Bracelet is aftermarket Jubilee with older Rolex clasp. Again, the end-links and bracelet links are aftermarket, not Rolex made.

Caseback is original, stamped 16750 inside.