1 Step 1



ROLEX PASSION MARKET

Newsletter


Would you like to gain more knowledge in the field of collecting Vintage Rolex and learn of the latest market developments? Then feel free to sign up for the Rolex Passion Market newsletter!

Nameyour full name

We will never give your email address to any 3rd parties and promise to use it solely for the sake of this newsletter!

Previous
Next

1989 Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi Jubilee Ref. 16710 (Full Set)

Model:
Year of issue: 1989
Reference number: 16710
Condition: mint
Status: sold
Dealer country: Dubai
Dealer name: Tariq Malik
Price in US $ n/a
1 Step 1
Ask for more information about this particular watch.
Share more personal information
Are you a collector?
keyboard_arrow_leftPrevious
Nextkeyboard_arrow_right

Description

This Rolex GMT Master II is from the first year the reference 16710 was launched. It has the sought after Tritium dial and hands, which positions this watch in the vintage segment, though it has a sapphire crystal and some modern specs. The case is nice and strong and apart from some scuffs on the 5' lug in very good condition. The red on the Pepsi bezel has aged to a almost rosy pink color while the blue is still very prominent. Apart from being a very early example this watch stands out because of its Jubilee bracelet making it a mix between a sporty and dressy watch. We are happy to offer this watch in a full set with box, certificate and booklets.

SKU 1.1.785
Brand Rolex
Model GMT Master II Pepsi
Ref. No. 16710
Serial No. L597XXX
Year 1989
Gender Gents
Case Size 40mm
Case Very nice case showing some wear from age. The 5' lug has a some scuffs which are also visible at the lower part of the bezel. The insert has aged to a nice blue/rose combination. Reference and serial numbers are crisp and fully intact.
Bracelet / Strap 62510H Jubilee bracelet showing some wear from age. The stretch is moderate, considering this watch is 31 years old. The clasp code is PJ dating it to 2006.
Dial Excellent Tritium dial showing no wear from age. The Tritium plots and hands correctly react to UV, lighting up when exposed and falling at the same rate
Price Sold
Crystal Sapphire
Movement Automatic
Functions Date, GMT
Condition Very good
Box Orig. Box & Carton
Papers Orig. Certificate and booklets

Dealer

Tariq Malik

THE GMT-MASTER 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.