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. 

The ref. 16713 features a striking look, most notably in it's black/gold accents via dial text and bezel insert. Of all the "two tone" Rolex models, this is one of our favorites as it has an adventurous feel that almost can't be put into words. This particular example has remained in stunning and near "safe queen" condition with mint dial and unpolished (still stickered) case/bracelet. It has clearly been worn sparingly due to the lack of visible wear and near new feeling bracelet. To top it off, the inner and outer boxes have remained in mint condition with an original price tag remaining intact. And yes, it retailed for $3,900 back in 1988. We could not be more thrilled to offer this time capsule example in the shop, ready for its next chapter of enjoyment. 

Dial: Fantastic preservation no notable blemished under a loupe. All of the tritium plots have aged evenly and match the hands. Bezel insert: Excellent with very light signs of use. No distracting marks. Hands: Are matching. All of their lume is present and stable. Case: Appears completely unpolished with thick and even lugs. All of the factory chamfers remain distinct. Caseback remains stickered. Correct signed crown. Bracelet: Correct Jubilee with almost no stretch. Appears completely unpolished, fully linked and will fit up to an 8.25 inch wrist. Crystal: There is a scuff in the lower right portion but it is not distracting. We can have the crystal updated at a small additional charge at the next owner's request. Accessories: Correct inner and outer boxes which happen to be beautifully preserved. The outer box even displays it's original retail price. The movement is running well on our timegrapher and comes with our 1-year mechanical warranty.

Year/era: 1988 Reference: 16713 Serial: L59XXXX Dimensions: 40mm wide, 20mm lug width. Movement: Automatic Rolex caliber 3185.