Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 Pepsi 2006

In 1983 the GMT-Master was renamed to the GMT-Master II under the new reference 16760. This new reference featured sapphire crystal glass, a quick-set date function and a glossy dial with gold hour markers

In 1989 Rolex renewed the GMT-Master II under the reference 16710. This watch contained the new 3185 caliber. The most noticeable difference with the updated model is the slimmer case. This change in the profile and silhouette of the watch was appreciated by many buyers who found the "Fat Lady's" case too thick. The GMT-Master II 16710 was a huge success and remained in production for 18 years, up until 2007.

This GMT-Master 16710 with pepsi bezel is in beautiful condition. The watch dates from 2006 and falls under the ''D-series''. The movement has been fully checked by our watchmaker. The case is very sharp and the oyster strap shows no stretch for its age. The watch comes as a full-set and with 12 month warranty.

Rolex GMT-Master

The first Rolex GMT-Master was introduced in 1954 under the reference 6542. The watch was housed in a classic steel Oyster case of 38 mm. The GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) function is a useful tool for pilots and those who have traveled extensively over different continents. The ability to track local and home time was especially useful for commercial pilots. The American airline Pan America Airlines (Pan Am) approached Rolex and asked them to develop a watch for pilots. This led to the development of the 6542. The iconic red-and-blue bezel made its debut on the 6542, known to collectors as the pepsi.

In 1959 Rolex launched their second series of the GMT-Master, the reference 1675. The case had been enlarged by 2mm and has a diameter of 40mm's. This reference would run until about 1980's.