Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 16753 "Root Beer" - Vintage of the Week Episode 38 | Bob's Watches

This episode of Vintage of the Week features a special edition of the two-tone Rolex GMT Master ref. 16753 - aka the Rolex Root Beer. Shop: https://www.bobswatches.com/vintage-rolex-1.html NAVIGATE THIS VIDEO 00:00 INTRO 00:22 Wrist Check 00:40 Rolex 16753 Root Beer History 01:21 Features 01:50 Bracelet 02:11 Date 02:42 Box & Papers 02:57 Case 03:08 Rolex Rootbeer Bezel 03:14 Nipple Dial & Hands 03:28 Bracelet 03:39 Clasp 04:08 Condition 04:38 Availability 04:46 OUTRO Shop the largest collection of certified pre-owned Rolex watches in the world only at Bob’s Watches: https://www.bobswatches.com/luxury-watches/ The Vintage of the Week series showcases a different remarkable vintage watch from our inventory, diving deep into its history, condition, and features that make them unique. If you enjoyed this video and want to see more, subscribe to the Bob’s Watches YouTube channel to receive notifications for more watch-collecting content. THE ROLEX GMT MASTER REF. 16753 Rolex developed the GMT Master in the 1950s. Transatlantic flight was in its infancy, and the Pan American Company needed a dual-time watch to issue their pilots – and the GMT Master was born. With its reliable Perpetual movement with automatic winding, 24-hour bezel, and dedicated GMT hand, the GMT Master has since become the watch after which all GMT watches are measured. It is legendary. Ref. 6542 – aka the Pussy Galore – was the first reference in the series. It features a blue and red bezel nickn