Fat Lady

Why it matters

Fat Lady is the Rolex GMT-Master II reference 16760, nicknamed for its noticeably thicker case and crown guards. It is also called the Sophia Loren, and it was the first GMT-Master II and the debut of the Coke red-and-black bezel in 1983.

The 16760 was only produced for a few years, which gives it a transitional, collectible status between vintage and modern GMTs. Originality of the bezel insert and dial matters, so check the reference and the production-year details before pricing.

Common questions

What is a Fat Lady Rolex?

It is the Rolex GMT-Master II reference 16760, nicknamed for its thicker case and crown guards. It is also known as the Sophia Loren and was the first GMT-Master II, introduced in 1983 with the Coke bezel.

Why is it called the Fat Lady?

The 16760 has a chunkier case than the GMT references before and after it. Collectors named it the Fat Lady, and also the Sophia Loren, for that heftier profile.

Related terms

• Coke

  Rolex GMT-Master with a red and black bezel, evoking the Coca-Cola brand colors. First introduced on the 16760 'Fat Lady' in 1983.

• Pepsi(Pepsi Rolex, Pepsi GMT)

  Rolex GMT-Master / GMT-Master II with a red and blue bezel. The most iconic Rolex nickname, inspired by the Pepsi logo color scheme.

• Root Beer

  Rolex GMT-Master with a brown and black (or brown and gold) bezel, reminiscent of root beer coloring.

• Batman(Batman Rolex, Batman GMT)

  Rolex GMT-Master II with a blue and black ceramic bezel on an Oyster bracelet.

• Discontinued / Disco'd

  A model no longer in production by the manufacturer. Often triggers price increases on the secondary market.