ROLEX | GMT MASTER II, REFERENCE 16718YELLOW GOLD DUAL TIME WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND BRACELETCIRCA 1993

Dial: blackCalibre: cal. 3185 automatic, 31 jewels Movement number: 7'850'607Case: 18k yellow gold Oyster, screw-down crown and back Case number: S'428’244 Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet with integrated folding clasp Dimensions: 40mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 170mmSigned: case, dial and movement Accessories: instructions manual, booklets, original warranty dated November 1999 and presentation case

DIAL: in very good condtion, luminescent material surpassing the gold trim baton at 9 o'clock and the dagger at 12 o'clock, luminescent material does not show signs of aging or typical patination of tritium, therefore reason to believe the dial may have been relumed. Hands have been replaced during service. CASE: heavy wear throughout, sticker on back still visible, larger scratches on the upper right side of the case and large scratch on upper left lug, hallmarks remain visible, bezel in very good condition, bezel was likely replaced during service, lug profile remains intact MOVEMENT: running at time of cataloguing, date advances and seconds hack when crown pulled out, GMT function working. Bracelet: has seen a lot of wear, stamped 46B The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion. Please note Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The online condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance purposes only. The images of the lot also form part of the online condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Any reference to condition in the online condition report does not amount to a full description of condition. The online condition report may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the online condition report of the lot or shown in the online images of the lot (for example, the online condition report may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome). Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. The online condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the online condition report is a statement of subjective, qualified opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's (for example, information regarding colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's). Please also note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. In addition, certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot (for example, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades). For these reasons, the online condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. Prospective buyers should also refer to the Buying at Auction guide which includes important notices concerning the type of property in this sale. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species. Please be advised that wristbands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS (ONLINE ONLY).

Rolex started production on the first GMT Master in 1954, which became popular with transatlantic pilots, especially with the Pan-Am. The popularity was due to the introduction of the GMT-hand and the bi-directional 24-unit bezel, which made it possible to read two time-zones at one glance. The introduction of the GMT-Master II in 1989 brought with it some major changes, most importantly the possibility of individually setting both the hour hand and GMT-hand independently. This gives the wearer the possibility to read three time-zones on one watch. This particular watch bearing the reference 16718 was made around 1993 only four years after the introduction of the 16710. This piece comes with a complete set and would be a great addition to a collection or equally attractive to someone looking to start off a watch-collection or wanting to find an exciting watch to wear and enjoy.