Rolex
Reference 16718 GMT-Master II 'Rootbeer' | A yellow gold, ruby and diamond-set automatic dual-time zone wristwatch with date, bracelet and Serti dial, Circa 2005
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December 10, 07:19 PM GMT
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25,000 - 45,000 USD
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Description
Dial: champagne Serti, ruby and diamond-set
Caliber: cal. 3185 automatic, 31 jewels
Movement number: 3 0'716'841
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw down case back
Case number: F'624'896
Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 185 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Introduced in the late 1970s and 1980s, Rolex’s Serti dials offered clients a more opulent interpretation of the brand’s professional models. First seen on the Submariner and later on the GMT-Master and Yacht-Master, these factory-set dials incorporated diamonds, sapphires, or rubies as hour markers, paired with metallic finishes in champagne, slate, or silver. Derived from the French term sertissage, the art of gemstone setting, Serti dials were executed by Rolex’s own gemologists and dial makers, ensuring precise placement and consistent brilliance.
Appearing on watches originally designed for diving, aviation, or sailing, the Serti aesthetic created a striking contrast between rugged functionality and refined luxury. Within this lineage, GMT-Master II Serti dials remain especially sought after, combining the model’s dual-time capability with the distinctive elegance of factory-set stones.