ROLEX GMT EYE TIGER HISTORY
The Rolex GMT Tiger Eye is considered one of the most iconic and beautiful GMT that was first introduced in 1965, with Ref 1675. Extremely unique with its stunning brown red dial and bezel like a tigers eye.
It is considered a bold and strong statement watch that reflects the power of the tiger. Throughout the years it keeps a unique position among collectors limited pieces creating a desirable piece to add in your collection. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Rolex GMT Eye Tiger.
ROLEX GMT TIGER EYE MODELS
ROLEX GMT TIGER EYE 1675/3
REFERENCE: 1675/3
CIRCA: 1978
MOVEMENT: Caliber 3075 Automatic Movement with Center Second
DIAL: Nipple Dial Tiger Eye Root Beer
CASE: Two-Tone STEEL/GOLD case
DATE DISPLAY: Date function
SIZE: 40 MM
CALIBER: 1570 Automatic
ROLEX GMT TIGER EYE 1675/8
REFERENCE: 1675/8
CIRCA: 1975
DIAL: “Nipple-Dial”, Signed “T SWISS T”.
CALIBER: Cal. 1575 Automatic
SIZE: 40 MM
ROLEX GMT TIGER EYE 16753
REFERENCE: 16753
CIRCA: 1987
DIAL: Tiger Eye, Signed “Swiss-T<25”
CALIBER: Cal. 3075 automatic, 27 jewels
CASE: stainless steel, 18k yellow gold bezel, screw down caseback
SIZE: 40 MM
ROLEX GMT TIGER EYE 16758
In 1981 Rolex first introduced the 18k yellow gold version of 16758 and discontinued in 1988. It gave to its owners the opportunity to use the 24 hour bezel alongside with the 24hour hand in order to use it in a second time zone. What is interesting is that although Rolex adopted an acrylic crystal in 16578 in the yellow gold version it was replaced with a scratch resistant sapphire one.
REFERENCE: 16758
CIRCA: 1984
DIAL: Tiger Eye
CALIBER: Cal. 3075 automatic, 27 jewels
CASE: Yellow Gold, Screw-Down Back
SIZE: 40 MM
ROLEX GMT TIGER EYE 16713
REFERENCE: 16713
CIRCA: 1993
DIAL: Tiger Eye
CALIBER: Cal. 3185 Automatic Movement, 31 Jewels
CASE: Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold, Screw Down Caseback
BRACELET: Jubilee Bracelet
SIZE: 40 MM
ROLEX GMT TIGER EYE 16718
REFERENCE: 16718
CIRCA: 1992
DIAL: Tiger Eye
CALIBER: Cal. 3185 Automatic, 31 Jewels
CASE: 18k Yellow Gold, Screw Down Case Back
BRACELET: 18k Yellow Gold Rolex Oyster Bracelet
SIZE: 40 MM
Want to learn more about Rolex History? Check out our article that describes how everything started.
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