Rare
Rolex GMT-Master II Ref. 16710 with box and papers in virtually unworn condition. This classic 40 mm GMT features the highly sought-after red and black “Coke” bezel and the rare “Swiss Only” dial. A particularly desirable and collectible version of the GMT-Master II.
Details
Material
Steel
Clockwork
Automatic
Ref NR.
16710
Dial color
black
Paper
Yes, from 1998
Condition
nearly unworn
Box
Yes
Diameter
40mm
Warranty
2 Years
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The Pilot's Watch
Rolex GMT-Master
The Rolex GMT Master was developed in collaboration with Pan American Airways, as in the 1940s and 50s, the flight distances were getting bigger and the pilots had to travel through multiple time zones. Pilots used the extra pointer to display the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) on the Lynette, which led to the name Rolex GMT Master. Although Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) was replaced by Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) in the aviation industry in 1972, the term GMT is still known and used in the name of the GMT Master.
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rare transitional modells
"Swiss only"
The "Swiss only" dials were produced between the years 1998 and 1999. They mark the transition between the until then produced tritium dials and the modern super Luminova dials. The luminous material used in the "Swiss only" dials was called Luminova. Due to the short production time and the interesting history as a transitional model, Rolex models with the "Swiss only" dial are very special watches in the Rolex collection and future collectors' items.
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Robust & sought after
Stainless steel Oystersteel
For a Rolex to retain its beauty and functionality in extreme conditions, Rolex uses its own stainless steel alloy - Oystersteel. It is particularly resistant to corrosion and distinguished by its special shine. Oystersteel belongs to the steel grade "Stainless Steel 904L" which is normally used in extreme areas such as the aerospace and chemical industries.
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Rolex GMT-Master II
2 Years Timelounge Warranty
Box included
Papers included
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