Rolex
Reference 116710LN GMT-Master II | A stainless steel automatic dual time wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 2017
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December 10, 07:43 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 3186 automatic, 31 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back
Case number: C5'55H'785
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex presentation box with outer packaging, International Guarantee card dated 28 April 2017, booklets, and hang tags
The GMT-Master’s origins trace back to the early 1950s, when Pan American World Airways commissioned Rolex to create a watch tailored for their pilots, who required simultaneous access to multiple time zones. Drawing design cues from the Submariner, another model Rolex was developing at the time, the GMT-Master introduced a distinctive fourth hand displaying 24-hour time, paired with a bi-colored bezel insert to indicate AM and PM hours. The iconic red and blue bezel, famously known as the “Pepsi” colorway, paid homage to Pan Am’s branding, culminating in the release of the reference 6542 GMT-Master in 1953.
This groundbreaking model was succeeded by the reference 1675, which evolved through numerous subtle updates during its 21-year production run. In the 2000s, the introduction of the six-digit references offered significant technical and design enhancements in the collection’s history.
The present example is a collectors dream. It retains its factory stickers and comes with all the desirable accessories.