1996 Rolex GMT Master Ref 16700 "Coke" Bezel - SOLD
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Like so many of Rolex's iconic models, the GMT Master was born out of necessity. In the early 1950s, Rolex collaborated with Pan-Am to develop a watch for commercial air pilots. With advancements in technology and longer flight times, pilots needed to be able to track changes in time zones along their routes. While modern pilots have other instrumentation to track time changes, the GMT Master has cemented itself as an immensely popular classic.
The reference 16700 embodies the spirit of the original GMT Master with the benefits of more modern technology. The 16700 was the final iteration of the original GMT Master, with a GMT Master II being introduced in 1989. Both models ran concurrently until the 16700s discontinuation in 1999.
Condition as follows:
Case: Excellent condition 40 mm stainless steel case with minor wear and nicks commensurate with use as shown in the photos. There is one small ding on the corner of the 5 o’clock lug shown in the photos. The watch is a late T serial, circa 1996 production.
Bezel: Original bidirectional Coke bezel in excellent condition with sparse surface scratches on the painted surfaces.
Dial/Hands: Original tritium dial and hands in excellent condition. The hands and markers do still glow when exposed to a light source.
Caseback: Excellent condition original caseback with only minor wear.
Crystal: Original sapphire crystal with no scratches or chips.
Movement: Caliber 3175 Rolex Automatic GMT movement keeping excellent time within COSC specifications. All functions work as they should.
Bracelet/Strap: Original bracelet showing no significant stretch. The bracelet is sized for a 7.25” wrist and does not include any additional links.
Accessories: None, sold as watch only.
The reference 16700 embodies the spirit of the original GMT Master with the benefits of more modern technology. The 16700 was the final iteration of the original GMT Master, with a GMT Master II being introduced in 1989. Both models ran concurrently until the 16700s discontinuation in 1999.
Condition as follows:
Case: Excellent condition 40 mm stainless steel case with minor wear and nicks commensurate with use as shown in the photos. There is one small ding on the corner of the 5 o’clock lug shown in the photos. The watch is a late T serial, circa 1996 production.
Bezel: Original bidirectional Coke bezel in excellent condition with sparse surface scratches on the painted surfaces.
Dial/Hands: Original tritium dial and hands in excellent condition. The hands and markers do still glow when exposed to a light source.
Caseback: Excellent condition original caseback with only minor wear.
Crystal: Original sapphire crystal with no scratches or chips.
Movement: Caliber 3175 Rolex Automatic GMT movement keeping excellent time within COSC specifications. All functions work as they should.
Bracelet/Strap: Original bracelet showing no significant stretch. The bracelet is sized for a 7.25” wrist and does not include any additional links.
Accessories: None, sold as watch only.
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