Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 - Pepsi - Box & Papers - 1999

Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 - Pepsi - Full Set (1999)

An A-serial example from the late 1990s production of the 16710, fitted with the iconic blue and red "Pepsi" aluminium bezel insert that defines the original GMT-Master lineage. Powered by the caliber 3185 with a true independent 24-hour hand, this is the last generation of GMT-Master II to feature the classic aluminium insert before the ceramic era.

Details:

• Reference: 16710
• Year: 1999
• Case Size: 40mm, stainless steel
• Bezel: Bi-directional rotating, blue and red "Pepsi" aluminium insert with 24-hour graduation
• Dial: Glossy black with luminous dot and baton hour markers, Mercedes-style hands and red 24-hour GMT hand
• Movement: Rolex Caliber 3185, automatic, 50-hour power reserve
• Bracelet: Oyster, stainless steel with folding Oysterlock clasp
• Water Resistance: 100 meters

Set Includes:

• Watch
• Original inner and outer Rolex boxes
• Original warranty papers

Condition:

• Very good overall condition with light signs of wear consistent with age
• Case retains strong lines with crisp lugs and original finishing
• Pepsi bezel insert well preserved with clear, legible numerals
• Glossy black dial clean 
• Crystal clear and free of significant scratches
• Bracelet tight with minimal stretch, clasp functioning correctly
• Running accurately, all functions operating perfectly

The 16710 represents the final evolution of the aluminium-bezel GMT-Master II before its replacement by the ceramic 116710 in 2007, making clean examples like this an increasingly important reference for collectors of the modern vintage Rolex sports watches.