Model: GMT-Master II
Reference: 16710
Year: 1999
Seriennummer: A476XXX
Material: stainless steel
Bracelet: stainless steel
Diameter: 40 Millimeter
Condition: very good
boxpapers: yes, full set
Description: Rare 16710 GMT-Master II with SWISS ONLY dial in unpolished top condition
The case is in top condition. Unpolished, it shows perfect proportions, wonderful sharp edges and a great matte finish on the top of the case. The intact caseback sticker also testifies to the quality of the case.
There are minor signs of wear, but of course no deep scratches, dents or anything like that.
The dial is special. It is a so-called SWISS ONLY dial. In 1998, Rolex switched the production of luminous material from tritium to superluminova. During this change and only for a short period of about 2 years (1998 to 2000), dials with the SWISS imprint were used. From 2000 this changed to the well-known SWISS MADE.
Since the MADE is missing here, it is called SWISS ONLY.
Since this watch dates from 1999, it fits perfectly into the period mentioned. Therefore the dial and clock are 100% original and delivered as such.
The hands, just as the dial, are covered with Superluminova and are in top condition.
The bezel is wonderfully sharp, the sapphir glas is perfect and the Coke bezel inlay is a rare bold serif variant with only light signs of wear and a wonderful llight aging of the colors.
This great SWISS ONLY GMT delights its new owner with box and papers. It has been sold on September 27, 1999 by rolex authorized dealer Precision Watch Co. in Kongkong (LC 888). What’s particularly nice is that the original HangTag with serial number has been preserved.
The 78790 Oyster bracelet is also in top condition. The bracelet is also unpolished and shows light signs of wear. There is almost no stretch and the clasp code X7 for July 1999 is the original bracelet for the watch.
Conclusion: Cool 16710 GMT II in top condition with the rarest dial variant.