Introduced in 1954, the now cult classic Rolex GMT was initially designed as a pilots and travelers watch with its roots tied to Pan Am. The first examples featured a "Pepsi" bezel insert which provided ease of use for deciphering day/night in an alternate time-zone and remains in production to this day. Over the decades, various iterations of the GMT have been released from the "Root Beer" to the blue "Batman." Today, the GMT is as practical as it is popular with collectors, offering great beauty in it's vintage and neo-vintage examples which have taken on their own unique character over the decades. 

This particular GMT ref. 16700, circa 1999 has remained in beautiful neo-vintage condition. Not only is it a final production year example, it comes as a true full collector set, making it a compelling example. The dial is mint and the insert is very close to being "as new" aside from some very light wear that is not distracting. The case has been polished in the past but retains good dimensions. The bracelet shows a matching date code, remains tight and retains 11 links. It comes as a complete set, including inner and outer boxes, warranty papers (that are open and devoid of a previous clients name), matching booklets, wallet, serialized and wax hang tags. Its hard to beat the thinner proportions of the ref. 16700 and we're thrilled to offer this stunning example in the shop.

Dial: Is mint under magnification. Bezel insert: Extremely light signs of use. There is a very light mark by 6 but it is not distracting. Hands: Are matching. Case: Remains sharp with original chamfers still visible. All of the lugs are thick and even. Correct signed crown. Bracelet: Correct 78790 with 11 links and appears unpolished. Light stretch and some light marks but normal signs of use consistent with age. It will fit an approximate 7.25 inch wrist. Crystal: Clear. Accessories: Full kit including inner and outer boxes, warranty papers, serialized and wax tag, all booklets, paper wallet and cloth and anchor. The movement is running well on our timegrapher and comes with our 6-month mechanical warranty.

Year/era: 1999 Reference: 16700 Serial: A48XXXX Dimensions: 40mm wide, 20mm lug width. Movement: Automatic Rolex caliber 3175.