Rolex
2002 Rolex GMT-Master II (Ref. 16710) "Pepsi"
The Rolex GMT is the jet-setting icon of the Rolex sports watch family. The history of this sophisticated, versatile style dates back to 1954 when Rolex received a request from Pan Am to create a technical pilots watch that could indicate two time zones simultaneously. As advances in aviation made transcontinental flights commercially available Pan Am needed a watch that could be issued to their crews on the long-haul international flights.
GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time - the time zone which regulates world clocks and is required for all aviation planning and schedules. The Rolex GMT Master has a fourth 24-hour hand that directly displays the same time zone as the standard 12-hour hand but on a 24-hour scale. The addition of this GMT hand enabled crews to set the watch to GMT or another time zone, and, using the rotating 24-hour scale bezel, correct the offset to display a second time zone on the 24-hour scale. This feature is just as useful today, allowing the modern traveler to easily keep track of his home time zone, no matter how far he may have journeyed.
This modern classic is absolutely stunning and would make a great stand-alone piece or a great addition to an existing collection!
| Stock # | RLXGMT16710-2002 | |
| Brand | Rolex | |
| Style | GMT Master II | |
| Model | 16710 | |
| Serial | Y,XXX,XXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | Stainless Steel | |
| Dial | Black Glossy | |
| Millimeters | 40 | |
| Strap | Rolex Oyster 78790A |
CASE & BRACELET
The case of this Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 remains in excellent condition with thick and even lugs with factory bevels showing. The 78790A bracelet with solid endlinks retains 13 links shows minimal stretch remaining in overall great condition. The original Pepsi insert like the watch itself remains in wonderful condition retaining a deep and rich coloration with no visible fading.
DIAL & HANDS
ACCESSORIES
The watch just received a full service and comes backed by a 1-year warranty on accurate timekeeping.