Lot #4318
Rolex GMT-Master II 16713 Patinated Ruby and Diamond Serti-Dial Two Tone
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Introduction
Released in 1954, the Rolex GMT-Master resulted from a collaboration between now-extinct airline Pan Am and Rolex on a watch that would display the time across two time zones at once. Thanks to the popularisation of commercial air travel, planes were becoming more advanced and traveling longer distances. This resulted in pilots crossing time zones during flights more frequently, and thus a need for uniformity across the aviation industry was highlighted. To eliminate errors caused by time confusion, the industry adopted a standard time-zone, Greenwich Mean Time. As such, the GMT-Master's fourth hand, its 2nd hour hand, was used to constantly display Greenwich Mean Time, as its model name implies, while its regular hour hand displayed local time. While the aviation industry's standard time-zone switched to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) in 1972, the name of the legendary GMT-Master was far too long in use for Rolex to change it. Today, the GMT-Master has become one of Rolex's most iconic models, with very few pilot's watches, if any, rivaling its level of fame, popularity, or signature design – and it certainly looks like it will stay that way.
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Grade
M 8.5
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Watch Only
Est. value range
$8,000 – $12,000
The Details
Brand
Rolex
Dimensions
40mm
Model
GMT-Master II
Movement
Automatic cal. 3085
Reference
16713
Bracelet
Stainless steel and 18kt yellow gold Jubilee bracelet
Year
1986
Condition
Excellent
Material
Stainless steel and 18kt yellow gold
Included
Watch only
Dial Color
Brown
THE DIAL
Fitted with a stunningly aged brown serti dial, the ref. 16713's golden hands, and diamond and ruby-set markers serve as a wonderful link to its two-tone yellow gold and stainless steel construction.
THE CONSTRUCTION
Presented in exquisite condition, this example's lines are sharp and its black aluminum bezel insert is almost perfectly preserved, which makes for a unique aesthetic when contrasted by its aged serti dial.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
The watch is in overall excellent condition. The steel case is well defined, with a number of surface scratches and a couple of small nicks, while the case back shows some light scratches. The yellow gold bezel is very well defined, and the black insert has a few light marks. The champagne dial with ruby and diamond hour markers has uniformly discolored across the surface, and the hands are very clean. The steel and yellow gold bracelet is in excellent condition, with moderate play between the links. The bracelet currently fits a 7 1/4” wrist, and has 20 links, 3 of which are removable.
Our Perspective
Unique in its aesthetic thanks to its beautifully aged brown diamond and ruby-set serti dial, this example is full of character and intrigue - the perfect combination for any vintage Rolex.
Eric Ku
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