Rolex GMT Master II – Stick Dial 3186 Ref. 16710B Year 2008 (Full Set)

Model:
Year of issue: 2008
Reference number: 16710B
Condition: mint
Status: sold
Dealer country: Dubai
Dealer name: Tariq Malik
Price in US $ n/a

Description

The Rolex GMT Master 16710 was launched in 1989 and replaced the 16760 aka Fat Lady with a new caliber and a slimmer design. It had a production run until 2007 and had minor modifications over time. A very special variant of the 16710 is the Stick dial lacking the serifs of the roman II. It was produced with the Ca.3185 but also with the Cal.3186, the movement which was also used for the later ceramic models. This particular example is preserved in mint unpolished condition and comes in a complete collectors full set and two additional bezel inserts to make it a complete set. A very strong collectible and investment at the same time.

SKU 3.1.999
Brand Rolex
Model GMT Master II - Stick dial 3186
Ref. No. 16710B
Serial No. M362XXX
Year 2008
Gender Gents
Case Size 40mm
Case Excellent and probably untouched case with minor wear from age. Super fat lugs which remain straight and even.
Bracelet / Strap Excellent and original SEL bracelet with very minor wear from age
Dial Excellent and rare Stick dial. The watch also comes with a full black and 'Coke' insert to make it a full collectors set
Price Sold
Crystal Sapphire
Movement Automatic, Cal.3186
Functions Date, GMT
Condition Mint
Box Orig. box and carton
Papers Original waranty card dated 2008

Dealer

Tariq Malik

THE GMT-MASTERĀ 1955

The GMT-Master was developed to meet the specific needs of airline pilots. It became the official watch of several airlines, among them the famous Pan American World Airways, better known as Pan Am. Its most distinguishing visual feature was the two-tone bezel which marked daytime from nighttime hours.

THE FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL FLIGHTS

As intercontinental travel developed in the 1950s, airliners began to fly swiftly across several successive time zones. For the first time it became important to know the time in various places in the world, simultaneously. It was the dawn of the jet age, and Rolex responded with a watch to match the spirit of the times.