{"id":5700,"date":"2022-11-11T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-11T17:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/?p=5700"},"modified":"2024-10-23T09:39:20","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T16:39:20","slug":"vintage-rolex-gmt-master-16753-root-beer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/watch-review\/vintage-rolex-gmt-master-16753-root-beer.html","title":{"rendered":"Rolex GMT-Master 16753 Review: Ultimate Buying &amp; Collecting Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex\/gmt_master-16753\">Rolex GMT-Master 16753<\/a>, with its warmer tones and unique design set, is one of the most distinctive editions of the famous pilot\u2019s watch. While most GMT-Master watches feature bezels in black, blue, and red tones, ref. 16753 opts for shades of brown and cream. Of course, there\u2019s also the option for traditional hour markers filled with lume on other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-gmt-master-1.html\">Rolex GMT-Master<\/a> watches, but our vintage of the week features faceted nipple hour markers in yellow gold instead &#8211; another departure from the typical GMT-Master design code. With that in mind, let\u2019s take a closer look at what makes this vintage of the week GMT-Master 16753 so fascinating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rolex GMT-Master II 16753 Review\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oBRgKO-QS2s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><\/br>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rolex 16753 History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While many dual-time watches have hit the market since the GMT-Master&#8217;s debut in the 1950s, the GMT-Master is one of the most iconic and recognizable. It is, arguably, the criteria for which all other GMT watches are measured. The first model, ref. 6542, was only produced for a few years before ref. 1675 replaced it in the late 1950s. It featured a red and blue aluminum insert to distinguish between day and night hours and a 24-hour scale. The wearer can track two time zones simultaneously by reading the arrow hand against the bezel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While we might take this feature for granted today, it was an innovation of its time when transatlantic flight was still in its infancy. Also known as the \u201cPepsi\u201d bezel, the red and blue colorway is a mainstay of the GMT-Master collection and is among the most sought-after bezel variations. However, the unique <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-root-beer-1.html\">Rolex Root Beer<\/a> is also very collectible in its own right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7928-Edit-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 16753 Jubilee Bracelet\" class=\"wp-image-55345\" title=\"Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 16753 Jubilee Bracelet\" vspace=\"5\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7928-Edit-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7928-Edit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7928-Edit-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7928-Edit-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7928-Edit.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reference 1675 introduced the GMT-Master to crown guards and featured either a glossy or matte dial, depending on the year the watch was produced. Reference 1675 also featured an acrylic crystal, Tritium lume, and either an Oyster or Jubilee bracelet. Eventually, the 4-digit series gave way to ref. 16750 and its two-tone counterpart, ref. 16753, featuring a higher-beat movement and increased water resistance up to 100 meters\/330 feet. With ref. 16753, the GMT-Master still sports an acrylic crystal, Tritium lume, and the option for a Jubilee or Oyster bracelet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rolex produced ref. 16753 until around the late 1980s when ref. 16700 took its place. Interestingly, the GMT-Master II with an upgraded independent 24-hour hand (ref. 16760) was introduced in 1983, overlapping production with the GMT-Master for several years. However, ref. 16753 remained the only two-tone option between the two models at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rolex 16753 Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7924-Edit-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 16753 Brown Nipple Dial\" class=\"wp-image-55348\" title=\"Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 16753 Brown Nipple Dial\" vspace=\"5\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7924-Edit-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7924-Edit-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7924-Edit-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7924-Edit-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7924-Edit-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The vintage Rolex GMT-Master 16753 is a special two-toned variant of the Rolex GMT-Master 16750. Ref 16753 offers a mix of stainless steel and yellow gold. However, the watch\u2019s dial and bezel are what really draw the eye. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dark brown dial, which is even more valuable if it is faded, is topped with gold nipple hour markers and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/just-because\/rolex-mercedes-hands.html\">Rolex\u2019s signature Mercedes hands<\/a>. Like other GMT-Master models, ref 16753 features a date window at the 3 o\u2019clock mark and a magnifying Cyclops lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bottoms Up To The GMT-Master 16753<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7934-Edit-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 16753 Root Beer\" class=\"wp-image-55350\" title=\"Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 16753 Root Beer\" vspace=\"5\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7934-Edit-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7934-Edit-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7934-Edit-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7934-Edit-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7934-Edit-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The watch\u2019s rotatable bezel also draws the eye, continuing the vintage two-toned look of the watch with stainless steel and yellow gold as well as a monochrome brown and cream aluminum insert. Because of its unique look, ref 16753 has been fondly nicknamed the \u201cRoot Beer Rolex\u201d and the \u201ceye of the tiger\u201d due to its dial\u2019s resemblance to the semi-precious stone with the same name, but the watch itself is very luxurious.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The unusual Root beer bezel made another appearance within the Rolex catalog via the GMT-Master II ref. 16713. However, the current production GMT Root Beer (ref. 126711 in two-tone and 126715 in full gold) seems to stray from the famous Root Beer aesthetic because it now features a black and brown ceramic bezel instead of brown and cream and uses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/watch-review\/classic-rose-everose-gold-rolex.html\">Rolex\u2019s patented Everose<\/a> instead of yellow gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a 5-digit GMT-Master, ref. 16753 also features a standard 40mm case outfitted with crown guards and either a three-link Oyster bracelet or a five-link Jubilee bracelet with yellow gold center links and stainless steel outer links.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Clint Eastwood Rolex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7952-Edit-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 16753 Root Beer Bezel\" class=\"wp-image-55352\" title=\"Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 16753 Root Beer Bezel\" vspace=\"5\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7952-Edit-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7952-Edit-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7952-Edit-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7952-Edit-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7952-Edit-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hollywood icon and luxury watch aficionado Clint Eastwood was known to wear the Root Beer Rolex GMT-Master ref. 16753 both on and off the big screen, also earning it the nickname \u201cClint Eastwood Rolex.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His two-tone GMT-Master appeared on Eastwood\u2019s wrist in 1982\u2019s Firefox, 1984\u2019s Tightrope, and 1993\u2019s In The Line Of Fire. While Clint Eastwood has been in roughly 60 films, his Rolex is almost as famous as him in many watch-collecting circles, making the watch even more collectible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Movement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7932-Edit-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 16753 Two-Tone\" class=\"wp-image-55351\" title=\"Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 16753 Two-Tone\" vspace=\"5\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7932-Edit-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7932-Edit-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7932-Edit-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7932-Edit-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7932-Edit-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While on the exterior, references 16753 and 16750 look different, on the inside, they are the same. Thanks to its Oyster case, the watch is waterproof, up to 100 m or 330 ft. The 5-digit series was the first generation of Rolex GMT watches to use a 3000 series movement \u2013 the caliber 3075. It replaced the caliber 1575 used in the 4-digit series featuring a higher frequency of 28,800 bph, up from 19,800 bph.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The movement still features the hacking seconds function introduced alongside caliber 1575 but also includes a Quickset date, which allows the wearer to set the calendar complication while the crown is in the second position instead of winding the crown a full 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rolex 16753 Price<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7944-Edit-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 16753 Two-Tone Root Beer Jubilee Bracelet\" class=\"wp-image-55347\" title=\"Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 16753 Two-Tone Root Beer Jubilee Bracelet\" vspace=\"5\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7944-Edit-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7944-Edit-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7944-Edit-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7944-Edit-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_7944-Edit-2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How much is the GMT-Master ref. 16753? The iconic steel and gold pilot\u2019s watch trades hands for around $12k on the secondary market. That\u2019s a reasonably competitive price for a steel and yellow gold watch, considering its all-steel counterpart, ref. 16750, currently resells for between $13k and $14k. However, that price disparity can be attributed mainly to the massive popularity of stainless steel Rolex sports watches. Still, two-tone watches are absolutely timeless and usually hold their value alongside the price of gold. A unique wristwatch with this much potential deserves a spot in any watch box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Root Beer is only one of many names. Additionally, with its collectible brown \u201cnipple\u201d dial and continuous two-toned look, it is an iconic vintage Rolex reference that would be a unique addition to any collection. When choosing a vintage watch to purchase, it can be fun and wise to invest in a piece that is not typical. The Rolex GMT-Master ref 16753 is far from normal, with its eye-catching two-toned look, making it the perfect collector\u2019s piece.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The vintage Rolex GMT Master 16753 is a special two-toned variant of the Rolex GMT Master 16750. Ref 16753 offers a mix of stainless steel and yellow gold. However, the watch\u2019s dial and bezel are what really draws the eye. The dark brown dial, which is even more valuable if it is faded, is topped with gold nipple hour markers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":80,"featured_media":55379,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2171],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[2307],"class_list":["post-5700","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-watch-review"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Rolex GMT-Master 16753 Review: The Iconic Root Beer<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The vintage Rolex GMT-Master 16753 is a special two-toned variant of the Rolex GMT Master 16750. 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