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Rolex
Reference 16710 GMT-Master II ‘Khanjar Pepsi’ | A stainless steel automatic dual time wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 2006
Auction Closed
June 5, 07:33 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 3185 automatic, 31 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back engraved with 'Khanjar' logo
Case number: Z'178'124
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex presentation box with with'Khanjar' stamped outer packaging, Official Chronometer Certification dated April 11, 2006 and stamped by Omani retailer Khimji Ramdas (punched), leather cardholder, and booklet
In production from 1989 to 2007, the Rolex GMT-Master II reference 16710 succeeded the earlier reference 16760 while retaining many of its highly desirable aesthetic features. Over its 18-year production run, this reference underwent minor transitional upgrades, starting with Tritium luminous material, then Luminova, and finally Superluminova on the dial and hands. In recent years, there has been a notable increase in demand from collectors for the Rolex ref. 16710. It was offered with three different types of bezel inserts: the red/blue (Pepsi), red/black (Coke), and black, providing collectors with various options based on their preferences.
The present Rolex GMT-Master II ref. 16710 features a Pepsi bezel. Moreover, it is distinguished by a Khanjar engraving on its case back, making it even more exceptional. It comes accompanied by its punched Chronometer Certification dated 2006 and stamped by the Omani retailer Khimji Ramdas. While vintage Omani Rolexes were retailed by Asprey, Khimji Ramdas now holds this privilege.