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. 16710 is a fantastic option for someone who wants the practicality of a sapphire crystal and "quick set" date feature in a GMT yet wants something more refined. We believe this era to be highly practical for this reason and love these transitional pieces which will mark the end of the "classic" era for the brand. This particular example has remained in fantastic condition with a mint dial and sharp case/bracelet. It comes accompanied by its papers, boxes and a booklet. The icing on the cake is the addition of a mint and correct black bezel insert to get more smiles per mile out of this set. 

Dial: Fantastic preservation no notable blemished under a loupe. All of the tritium plots have aged evenly and match the hands. Bezel insert: Is stunning and in mint condition with no blemishes. Hands: Are matching. All of their lume is present and stable. Case: Extremely sharp with original chamfers still visible. All of the lugs are thick and even. Correct signed crown. Bracelet: Correct oyster with almost no stretch. Very sharp, fully linked and will fit up to an 8.25 inch wrist. Crystal: Clear. Accessories: Papers, correct inner and outer boxes, booklet and correct new old stock insert in black to switch into the watch (this can be done at home with a guitar pick). The movement is running well on our timegrapher and comes with our 1-year mechanical warranty.

Year/era: 1996 Reference: 16710 Serial: T87XXXX Dimensions: 40mm wide, 20mm lug width. Movement: Automatic Rolex caliber 3185.