Rolex GMT-Master II Ref. 16710
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2003
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex GMT-Master II, reference 16710, is a self-winding stainless steel wristwatch produced in 2003. It features a dual time zone display with a bidirectional revolving red and blue 24-hour bezel and a dedicated 24-hour hand.
The 40 mm stainless steel case is polished and brushed, incorporating a sapphire crystal with a cyclops lens, a protected winding crown, and a screwed-down case back. The black dial contains luminous white gold indexes and skeleton hands, with a date aperture at the 3 o'clock position. Power is provided by the rhodium-plated caliber 3185, a self-winding movement featuring 31 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, and a monometallic balance adjusted to five positions.
The piece is fitted with a stainless steel Oysterlock bracelet, contributing to an approximate overall length of 195 mm.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Self-winding wristwatch with date and dual time zone
- Maker
- Rolex
- Movement
- Caliber 3185
- Reference
- 16710
- Case Serial
- F093590
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case dimensions
- 40 mm
- Balance mechanism
- Microstella regulating screws
- Case construction
- Three-body, polished and brushed
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
- Year of Manufacture
- 2003
Design
- Visible features
- • Red and blue bidirectional 24-hour bezel • Black dial with luminous white gold index hour markers • Date aperture positioned at 3 o'clock with cyclops lens • Stainless steel Oysterlock bracelet
- Case and Dial Construction
- The watch features a three-body stainless steel case measuring 40 mm in diameter and 12 mm in thickness. The exterior is finished with a combination of polished and brushed surfaces. It includes a bidirectional revolving bezel colored in red and blue, specifically graduated for 24-hour second time zone tracking. The case utilizes a screwed-down back and a protected winding crown to ensure water resistance. A sapphire crystal is fitted with a cyclops lens over the date aperture. The black dial is configured with luminous white gold indices and matching skeletonized hands. Outer minute and second divisions are marked along the periphery of the dial. The overall aesthetic is supported by the integrated stainless steel Oysterlock bracelet, which maintains the polished and brushed finish consistent with the case. The total approximate length of the bracelet is 195 mm, supplemented by one extra link included with the lot.
- Condition and Documentation
- The auction description provides a grading assessment for the watch, assigning a general grade of AA. Specifically, the case is described as good with minor surface scratches, while the dial is listed as being in as-new condition. The watch is sold as a complete set including a fitted box and chronometer certification. All primary components, specifically the dial, case, and movement, are reported as signed by the manufacturer.
- Movement and Mechanical Features
- The timepiece is powered by the Rolex caliber 3185 movement. This rhodium-plated, self-winding mechanical caliber is built with 31 jewels and a straight-line lever escapement. The oscillator consists of a monometallic balance that is adjusted to five positions and to temperature variations. The movement also incorporates a shock absorber system and a self-compensating, free-sprung Breguet balance spring. The caliber includes specific features for precise timekeeping and utility, such as a hack mechanism and Microstella regulating screws for balance timing. The watch provides a dual time zone functionality through the independently adjustable 12-hour hand, which allows for the tracking of local and secondary time zones in conjunction with the 24-hour bezel and central hand.
Identification
- Reference
- 16710
- Serial number
- F093590
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Condition report suggests overhaul recommended at buyer's expense
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