Fine Watches

Rolex

GMT-Master, Reference 16700 | A stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1996

Lot Closed

September 21, 02:10 PM GMT

Estimate

7,000 - 10,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Rolex

GMT-Master, Reference 16700

A stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with bracelet and date

Circa 1996

Dial: black

Calibre: cal. 3175 automatic, 31 jewels

Movement number: 7'098'756

Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back

Case number: W'153'966

Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: yes

Papers: yes

Accessories: Rolex Guarantee, spare bracelet link and presentation case with outer packaging

The Rolex GMT-Master reference 16700 superseded the 16750 and enjoyed a rather long production run spanning between 1988 and 1999.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.