The dial is the defining feature of this watch. Its warm champagne tone complements the reddish-brown 24-hour bezel, while the diamond hour markers are punctuated by deep red ruby accents at 6, 9 and 12 o’clock. The result is a considered combination of colour and texture that feels unmistakably of its era. The original hands have developed a beautiful dark vanilla patina, adding character and a subtle contrast against the golden dial.

The swiss-t<25 dial is extremely clean with zero marks or moist damage. The black printed text has a wonderfuol high gloss finish and the diamond and ruby setting is next level. Also note that the hands are without scratches and/or toolmarks, further contributing to the overall excellent condition of this remarkable dial configuration.

Beyond its striking appearance, the ref. 16758 remains a capable travel watch. Powered by Rolex’s automatic Calibre 3075, it features a second time-zone hand and a date display with the familiar cyclops magnifier. The quickset date function also makes everyday adjustment particularly convenient. The solid 18k yellow gold case is paired with a matching Jubilee bracelet, creating a cohesive look from case to clasp.

Both the case and Jubilee bracelet remain in excellent condition, retaining their original character and displaying a beautiful, warm patina to the gold that becomes particularly apparent upon closer inspection. The case preserves its original condition, while the bracelet shows only minimal stretch, a pleasing characteristic for a watch of this age. Even the clasp, which typically bears the greatest signs of everyday wear, remains remarkably fresh, with a sharply defined Rolex crown and well-preserved details throughout. The solid 18k gold Jubilee bracelet is fully linked and accommodates wrist circumferences of up to approximately 21 cm.

During the service, we deliberately left the gold untouched, with no polishing carried out on either the case or the bracelet. While we cannot claim that the watch has remained unpolished throughout its lifetime, its current condition speaks for itself. Both the case and bracelet are exceptionally well preserved

Overall, the case, bezel, lugs, bracelet and Serti dial remain exceptionally well preserved, with strong definition and an attractive overall presence. The dial and its gemstones are in very good condition, while the aged hands bring a welcome vintage character to this 1980s neo-vintage Rolex.

It truly is an expressive take on the classic Rolex GMT-Master, this 16758 combines useful horological functionality with the distinctive appeal of an all-gold Rolex and a beautifully executed gem-set dial. An appealing choice for aficionados drawn to unusual neo-vintage configurations, warm colours and a whole lot of character.

Fully serviced, this GMT-Master will be sold with our extensive two years of mechanical warranty.