Rolex GMT-Master 16700
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Rolex GMT-Master 16700
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The reference 16700 is the perfect neo-vintage GMT-Master and with the iconic red and blue 'Pepsi' it doesn't really need any introduction.The ref. 16700 was introduced in 1988 and was the first GMT to feature both a glossy black dial with applied white-gold hour markers and a sturdy sapphire crystal. This specimen dates back to 1993 and features the iconic blue and red ‘Pepsi’ bezel inlay. The stainless steel case—measuring in at a hair under 40 mm— is nice and thick and comes on a sporty stainless steel Oyster bracelet. The watch runs on the improved caliber 3175 automatic movement allowing for a handy quickset adjustment of the date.To quote Jay-Z: "What more can we say?"
Introduction
Rolex GMT-MasterFasten your seatbelts for the story of the inimitable Rolex GMT-Master! As civil aviation took off after World War II, airlines began to fly over longer distances. As a result, pilots required accurate watches that could display multiple time zones simultaneously.In the early 1950s, Pan American Airways (Pan-Am) requested Rolex to develop a watch for this very purpose. The GMT-Master (‘GMT’ standing for ‘Greenwich Mean Time’) was introduced in 1954. It featured a 24-hour hand alongside the regular 12-hour hand. In combination with a bidirectional 24-hour bezel, this GMT hand could be used to read the home time zone while the 12-hour hand displayed the ‘local’ time.Despite its close links to aviation and its professional purpose, the Rolex GMT enjoys a fanbase far beyond the pilots it was originally intended for. Over the years Rolex has introduced many wonderful variations of the GMT: take your pick!
Specifications
- SKU 5494
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16700
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