Rolex GMT-Master II Coke ref. 16710 – 1993, S-Serial, SWISS-T<25, Serviced

Designed to enable the wearer to tell the time in two different time zones simultaneously, the GMT-Master was developed as a navigation instrument for professionals traveling the globe. Its combination of effortless functionality, robustness, and instantly recognizable aesthetics has made it a horological and cultural icon, which, over the last few decades, has blossomed into one of Rolex’s most diverse collections. The GMT-Master II Coke ref. 16710 is among the more sought-after reinterpretations of the original model. Rolex launched the ref. 16710 in 1989, superseding the 16760 with a slimmer case profile. It came equipped with one of three available bezel layouts: plain black, red and blue (Pepsi), or black and red (Coke). While the brand’s modern ceramic bezels are smoother and shinier, the older aluminum versions often come with richer, deeper colors, which many enthusiasts prefer over the alternative. The watch here sports a black dial that matches the black bezel segment, and a red GMT triangle-tipped hand, which complements the red one. The Rolex GMT-Master II Coke ref. 16710 is powered by the calibre 3185 – an automatic dual time superlative chronometer movement. The watch on offer here is in excellent condition with only a few scratches on the sapphire worth mentioning – a new one can be fitted upon request. It was just serviced by our master watchmaker and is ticking unsurprisingly accurately. Comes as watch only, on its original Oyster bracelet.

The watch is the larger example of the Ronde Solo family – the XL 42 mm ref. 3802 (also known as WSRN0022). This line up preserves the perfectly pitched classical elegance and signature Cartier features of the Ronde Louis Cartier watch that serves as its inspiration: Roman numerals, blued-steel sword-shaped hands and rail-track minute circle. The model here also features a 42 mm steel case, a Cartier automatic movement – cal. 49 (ETA cal. 2892-A2 based), the emblematic beaded crown set with a synthetic cabochon-shaped spinel, silvered opaline dial with a date window at 3 o’clock and a sapphire crystal. The strap is grained calfskin in one of their signature colors – Lie de vin, with quick change option and the steel double adjustable folding buckle. Our offering is in superb condition without any signs of use and is ticking as per specs. Comes in a very full set – all the boxes, papers and booklets.

Covered by a limited warranty of 1 year, starting on the date of purchase.