ROLEX | FINE AND RARE WHITE GOLD, DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE-SET DUAL TIME ZONE WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND BRACELETREF 116749SABLNR CASE 3961V664 GMT-MASTER II CIRCA 2017

Movement: cal. 3186 automatic, 31 jewelsCase: 18k white gold, screw-down case backBracelet/Clasp/buckle: 18k white gold Rolex bracelet and folding clasp Size: 41 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximatively 185 mmSigned: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex International Guarantee, instruction manual and presentation box

The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The dual time zone and date function is working properly. All diamonds and sapphires are intact. The watch is in excellent overall condition with minor signs of wear to the case and bracelet only. The upper right with an extremely minor wear towards the edges, hardly visible with the naked eye. Otherwise the watch is in excellent overall condition. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's expense. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports 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. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. 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.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands 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."

Reference 116710 has immediately earned its title as the fan’s favourite GMT-Master II after its debut at the 2013 Baselworld. With the strong blue and black colour contrast to cerachrom bezel, this watch was then given the nickname as the “Batman”. The present watch is a reference 116749SABLNR GMT-Master II which houses the same case and movement as the reference 11670, however, instead of have a cerachrom bezel, it has a blue, black sapphire and diamond-set bezel. Although being very similar to the reference 16758 “SARU” that both includes precious stone-set to its case, the present watch has a very impressive but humble persona. To the best of our knowledge, Rolex only made a very small number and this sapphire GMT is destined to be a long term collector’s item.

According to research, this is the first time this watch has ever appeared in auction.