1991 Rolex GMT Master Coke Tritium Dial Ref. 16710 (Full Set)

 

Model:
Year of issue: 1991
Reference number: 16710
Condition: mint
Status: sold
Dealer country: Dubai
Dealer name: Tariq Malik
Price in US $ n/a

Description

This Rolex GMT Master II is an early example of the reference 16710 and dates to 1991. 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 very strong and seems to have been only lightly polished in the past. The original fat font and serif insert is in very good condition with the red portion of the insert having slightly aged to a lighter shade. Apart from being a very early example and having the Tritium dial, this watch stands out because of its factory Jubilee bracelet making it an attractive combination of a sports watch with a dressy touch. We are happy to offer this watch in excellent condition and in a full set with box, certificate and booklets. So much goodness in one watch

SKU 3.2.106
Brand Rolex
Model GMT Master II
Ref. No. 16710
Serial No. N149XXX
Year 1991
Gender Gents
Case Size 40mm
Case Excellent case that has been lightly polished in the past and shows only little wear from age. The numbers between the lugs remain crisp and fully intact. The bezel is sharp and has a Fat Fint Serif Coke insert which is also in excellent condition. The red portion of the insert has faded a shade lighter
Bracelet / Strap Excellent and matching 62510H Jubilee bracelet only showing little wear from age
Dial Excellent black glossy dial with original Tritium luminous which has aged to a very light cream color
Price Sold
Crystal Sapphire
Movement Automatic
Functions Date, GMT
Condition Mint
Box Period Box and Carton
Papers Original Warranty Certificate from Germany (LC100) and booklet

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.