Rolex
GMT-Master
Ref. 16710 Coke / 40mm / 1989/4 - 2005
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About the GMT-Master
The original Rolex GMT-Master was developed in 1955 at Pan American World Airways' request, giving jet-age pilots the ability to track two time zones simultaneously via a 24-hour hand paired with a rotatable 24-hour bezel. The red-and-blue "Pepsi" bezel was functional by design: red distinguished daytime hours from blue nighttime hours. From the fragile Bakelite bezel of the Ref. 6542, through the…
Buying Highlights
- • Vintage Rolex collectors seeking the origin story of the travel watch genre
- • Travelers and aviation enthusiasts who appreciate the Pan Am connection
- • Bezel authenticity: On 6542s, original Bakelite vs. Aluminum replacement is the single biggest value differentiator. On …
Investment Grade
S-tier for the 6542 (trophy collectible). A-tier for the 1675 (blue-chip vintage). A-tier for the 16750 (undervalued transitional: best current value). The GMT-Master I is among the strongest-performi…