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Rolex
REFERENCE 16700, GMT-MASTER STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CENTRE SECONDS DUAL TIME ZONE WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND BRACELET CIRCA 1990
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December 11, 10:10 AM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Rolex
REFERENCE 16700, GMT-MASTER
STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CENTRE SECONDS DUAL TIME ZONE WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND BRACELET
CIRCA 1990
Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 3175 automatic lever movement, 31 jewels
Movement number: 5'403'865
Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back
Case number: E'205'906
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp
Dimensions: 40mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 175mm.
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Rolex guarantee (without serial number), Service guarantee dated May 2006, leather wallet and presentation case
The Rolex GMT-Master reference 16700 superseded the 16750 and enjoyed a rather long production run spanning between 1988 and 1999. This GMT-Master brought several innovations to the market, such as the introduction of the hacking seconds and quickset-ready calibre 3175. The reference 16700 introduced the use of a sapphire crystal, transitioning the GMT-Master into the modern design age. The 16700 was given the GMT-Master denomination and was sold alongside the slightly more advanced reference 16710, bearing the GMT-Master II name.
The present timepiece dates from 1990 and is accompanied by a guarantee and presentation case. Still retaining strong proportions, it stands as a perfect example of Rolex's ability to swiftly upgrade their legendary dual-time wristwatch to cater for an increasingly demanding market.