GMT-Master 16700 - Tritium Patina - Coke Bezel - Original Papers - 1993

Rolex GMT-Master 16700 - Tritium Patina - Coke Bezel - Original Papers (1993)

A GMT-Master 16700 from 1993 with amazing patina on dial and hands, the tritium luminous plots and Mercedes hands having aged to a warm cream tone against the glossy black dial. Fitted with a black and red 24-hour bezel and accompanied by its original papers dated 1993, it is a characterful example of the final GMT-Master reference before the GMT-Master II took over the line.

Details:

• Reference: 16700
• Year: 1993
• Case Size: 40mm, stainless steel, sapphire crystal
• Bezel: Bidirectional rotating 24-hour bezel with black and red ("Coke") aluminium insert
• Dial: Glossy black with tritium luminous hour markers ("SWISS - T < 25"), Mercedes hands and red 24-hour hand
• Movement: Rolex Caliber 3175, automatic, approximately 48-hour power reserve, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified
• Bracelet: Oyster, stainless steel with folding Oysterclasp
• Water Resistance: 100 meters

Set Includes:

• Original papers dated 1993 (Bucherer stamp)
• Service card from 2021

Condition:

• Amazing patina on dial and hands
• Has a few dings at the case sides
• Honest used condition consistent with regular wear
• Movement running, all functions operating

The 16700 was the last GMT-Master to carry a 24-hour hand set in tandem with the hour hand and the first of the line fitted with a sapphire crystal, produced from 1988 until the reference was retired in 1999.