1996 Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 16710 'Full Set' UNPOLISHED

The first GMT-Master in production ever was the ref. 6542 and was introduced in 1954. But, perhaps one of the most popular vintage Rolex GMT-Master watches is this ref. 1675. Introduced in 1959 and produced till 1980.

 

In 1988 Rolex released the 16700, it was only a GMT-Master, and the brand made it until 1999. The purpose of the 16700 was to replace the 16750.  At the time, the 16700 was cheaper than the 16710, which came out roughly together with the 16700. Our watch, reference 16710, had a very long lifespan. Rolex produced it from around 1989 to 2007 as you can imagine it received many updates through the years.

 

Just like the 16700, reference 16710 also came to the market as a replacement. You can guess it; for the 16760. This was the second GMT-Master II, and Rolex offered it with a Coke bezel as well. Other options were BLRO (blue/red), AKA Pepsi, or LN (black). If you fancied a different case material, you could opt for a two-tone steel/gold (16713).

This 16710 offered here is preserved in outstanding original condition.

 

It features a flawless black glossy dial, light and matching tritium patina hour markers and hands, along with the original faded to red burgundy ‘Pepsi’ Serif font insert make the face of this watch stunning in contrasts.

 

The 40mm stainless steel case remains unpolished with very sharp bevels. The case back also remains unpolished.

 

It comes fitted in the original 20mm Rolex Oyster 93150 stainless steel bracelet with 501B end links and date code V10 that shows very little stretch.

 

The watch is running excellent and keeping time although service history is unknown.

 

It is presented as a full set which includes outer box, inner box, hang tags (one with serial number), GMT-Master and Oyster manuals, Rolex Factory Service manual, boxed original case back sticker with reference number, guarantee holder, and stamped guarantee papers showing it was sold in July 1997 by Ben Bridge Jewelers.