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820RolexRef. 16710 A fine and rare stainless steel dual-time wristwatch with center seconds, date, bracelet, guarantee and presentation box勞力士，「GMT-Master II, Coke」型號16710，精細罕有，精鋼自動兩地時區鏈帶腕錶，備中心秒針、日期顯示，約2002年製。附原裝證書、錶盒Circa 2002 40mm diameter Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed Estimate HK$55,000 - 110,000 €6,000-12,000 $7,100-14,100 Place Advance BidContact Specialist Thomas Perazzi Head of Watches, Asia +852 2318 2031 WatchesHK@phillips.com
Condition ReportSign UporLog InDescriptionOur Buyer's Premium has been updated. View our Conditions of Sale.Manufacturer: Rolex Year: Circa 2002 Reference No: 16710 Movement No: 8’510’276 Case No: K197’046 Model Name: GMT-Master II "Coke" Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Automatic, cal. 3185, 31 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet stamped “78790A”, endlinks stamped “801”, max length 195mm Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster deployant clasp stamped “DE8” Dimensions: 40mm diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex guarantee dated 19th October 2002 stamped Guangzhou Friendship Co. Ltd., China, instruction manual, product literature, service invoice, green wallet, hang tags, outer packaging and fitted presentation box. Catalogue EssayThe Rolex GMT-Master timepieces play a pivotal role in the history of Rolex sports watches and aviation. Initially introduced in the 1950’s, the collaborative effort between Rolex and Pan-Am Airways led to a groundbreaking wristwatch that would continue to become one of the most iconic timepieces in the world. In 1983, Rolex released the GMT-Master II ref. 16760 equipped with a thicker case, a wider bezel and larger crown guards, earning the nickname the “Fat Lady”. Three years later, Rolex introduced an upgraded GMT-Master II ref. 16710 with a slimmer case and a new bezel insert featuring “black” instead of “blue” and earned its nickname the “coke”. The present example Rolex GMT-Master II ref. 16710 “Coke” from circa 2002 is presented in attractive condition and offered with the original guarantee from Rolex China and other accessories that came with the watch when it was purchased by the original owner from the boutique in 2002. Superbly valued, the present example will surely delight collectors of Rolex sports timepieces.Read MoreMaker BiographyRolexSwiss • 1905 Follow Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.View More Works