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BIG MAMA aka the Rolex GMT Master II 16760
Hi all,
now a point on the 16760, the first Rolex GMT Master II.
This reference comes to market in 1983 and finished his career in 1988. A production period of 5 years is a relatively short in the history of the brand.
What can we say that fat lady?
It embeds the caliber 3085:
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First caliber with a detachable GMT hand, giving the possibility of obtaining three time zones.
This complication makes a great addition at the watch but the way it loses the quick date of the 16750 GMT Master (last plexi).
She is also the first sapphire and it introduces a new color combination for the insert, black and red.
Also new, a new bezel with 60 clics, a "modern" dial.
In the world of collecting Rolex, this GMT have the beautiful name FAT LADY that I voluntarily turned in BIG MAMA.
This is indeed the special characteristic of this watch. Wrist, the sensation is very close to a SD 16660/16600.
This picture above shows the well thickness of this fat lady. The crown shoulders are massive, very thick box.
There are several interpretations about this strange industry.
Personally I support the theory shows transition, it remains in the catalog from 83 to 88 in parallel with the 16750 (which offers a quick date but no free GMT hand).
The caliber 3085 is a "step" that will give the result as 3185, a motion to the same features but more flat.
To retract the 3085, Rolex has produced this thick box. I do not believe in recycling Explorer box, therefore, simply a plexiglass box is totally different from a sapphire box, it is impossible to mount a sapphire on a plexi and vice-versa.
The FAT LADY disappear in 88 and giving way to 16 710, at the same time, the 16750 also leaves the stage for the 16700 (the "Low Cost" GMT).
Like all GMTS this time, it was possible to opt for a Jubilee bracelet. I find it totally in agreement with this "offset" GMT Miami Vice, brother!
Here a picture of the beautiful patina on the dial:
And with his little sister who eats too many Big Mac:
I don't who is the Big Mama !
Best
Doug
BIG MAMA aka the Rolex GMT Master II 16760
Hi all, now a point on the 16760, the first Rolex GMT Master II. This reference comes to market in 1983 and finished his career in 1988. A production period of 5 years is a relatively short in the history of the brand. What can we say that fat lady? It em...
Yep, a really cool GMT.
As you said, unique and important. Unique because the thick case is really awesome. Important, because it can be considered at the first to announce the modern GMTs, while the 16750 matte dial was a first step, but not really detached from the vintage wor...
i like it
nice story, i like Sofia Loren ;) but despite everything i prefer the first (and only) configuration with red/black bezel insert! it's true, i had the chance to try it on my wrist and it fits like a sea-dweller... thanks for sharing... this is one of my c...
Very interesting post, Doug...
A nice GMT II, with a lovely patina on the dial and indexes. Very nice. Cheers Tony
Another view of the patina...
http://i42.servimg.com/u/f42/13/42/38/06/gmt211.jpg Best Doug ...
I like your big mama
I need to dig into this reference a little more. Thanks for sharing Bill
insatiable, you are :)
I know you will come in Paris soon. Requests to Nicolas to join you for a beer, the ocasion to see on site. Best. Doug
A beautiful example you have there.
The condition of your "big Mama" is exceptional. I like it on the jubilee and the all black bezel. I have both jubilee and oyster bracelets for my 16750 and enjoy them both. But my wife currently has the jubilee sized to her wrist so she can wear my GMT w...
Great post about a great watch ...
.. And time in the long story of the GMT's Best Hans
Thans Hans...
A great watch this Fat Lady, a perfect daily friend. Saphir glass, waterproof and a little patina, i love. http://i42.servimg.com/u/f42/13/42/38/06/1676020.jpg Best Doug ...