1999 Rolex GMT Master Ref. 16700 (Full Set)

Model:
Year of issue: 1999
Reference number: 16700
Condition: mint
Status: sold
Dealer country: Dubai
Dealer name: Tariq Malik
Price in US $ n/a

Description

The Rolex GMT Master 16700 series is the last one which also featured the exceedingly popular Pepsi Bezel before it was discontinued in ca 2006.Different movements were fitted in the different references. The 16700 does not allow to set the hour hand separately like the 16710. Values are steadily going up these models are gaining more and more interest.

SKU 1.1.819
Brand Rolex
Model GMT Master
Ref. No. 16700
Serial No. A245XXX
Year 1999
Gender Gents
Case Size 40mm
Case Excellent stainless steel case that has been polished. Reference and serial numbers remain crisp and clean
Bracelet / Strap Very good solid Oyster bracelet with little wear only
Dial Excellent glossy dial
Price AED53500 / USD 14550
Crystal Sapphire
Movement Automatic
Functions Date, GMT
Condition Mint
Box Box and carton
Papers Yes

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.