Rolex GMT Master Ref. 16700 - Pepsi Bezel - Box and Papers

£9,450.00
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  • Year: 1991.

  • Movement: Rolex 3175 automatic calibre. GMT functions and quickset date.

  • Case: 40mm steel case in excellent condition.

  • Dial: Original Black dial and hands with red 24 hour hand. Tritium lume to hands and markers.

  • Bezel: Bi-directional bezel with red and blue aluminium insert.

  • Crystal: Sapphire Crystal glass.

  • Bracelet: Rolex Oyster 78360 Bracelet.

  • As with all watches bought from Watts On Watches, we offer a 12 month warranty on all purchases.

  • Comes with box and papers.

  • Want to pay with finance? Click here.

  • Year: 1991.

  • Movement: Rolex 3175 automatic calibre. GMT functions and quickset date.

  • Case: 40mm steel case in excellent condition.

  • Dial: Original Black dial and hands with red 24 hour hand. Tritium lume to hands and markers.

  • Bezel: Bi-directional bezel with red and blue aluminium insert.

  • Crystal: Sapphire Crystal glass.

  • Bracelet: Rolex Oyster 78360 Bracelet.

  • As with all watches bought from Watts On Watches, we offer a 12 month warranty on all purchases.

  • Comes with box and papers.

  • Want to pay with finance? Click here.

In 1988, Rolex shook up the watch world with the GMT-Master ref. 16700, boasting a sleek sapphire crystal, dazzling white gold indexes, and a cutting-edge movement. But here’s the twist: the GMT-Master II had already made its debut five years earlier! Having both models on the market was a savvy economic move.

The GMT-Master ref. 16700 enjoyed a decade-long run until 1999, when it gracefully bowed out, making way for the GMT-Master II to take center stage as Rolex’s premier pilot’s watch.

This 40mm steel beauty was water-resistant up to 100 meters, just like its predecessor, the ref. 16750. However, it was the first to sport a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, adding a touch of modern durability. Vintage enthusiasts love the lug holes, which not only enhance its classic tool watch vibe but also make swapping straps a breeze.

The 24-hour bezel is where the magic happens. When aligned with the 12 o’clock marker, the 24-hour hand mirrors the traditional 12-hour hand in a 24-hour format. But rotate the bezel, and voilà – the GMT-Master transforms into a dual time zone marvel, perfect for globetrotters and adventurers alike.