Last GMT-Master II with an independently adjustable 24-hour hand before the current 126710; the "LNIB" market for this reference is strong.
Originality matters on this reference. An original dial and hands command a significant premium. Service replacements typically trade at a 20-40% discount to original examples.
Early 16710 Pepsi examples with matte dials are harder to find in honest condition than the later glossy versions. Collectors prize the matte surface for its tie to the vintage 1675.
The late-production 16710 with Coke bezel and glossy dial is the most common configuration. It is a straightforward buy with no dial-specific premiums or pitfalls beyond the usual bezel fade concerns.
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The 16710 is the last steel GMT before the ceramic-bezel generation and carries strong collector demand. Bezel inserts and bracelets are the most frequently misrepresented components.
| Area | What to check | What is correct | Red flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| dial | GMT arrow hand presence and color | Additional red GMT hand with arrow tip at 24-hour scale; should track smoothly through 24-hour bezel | GMT hand replaced with standard hour hand; incorrect red color or arrow shape |
| case | Oyster Perpetual Date GMTMaster II engraving on case side | Text runs along the case midband; crisp and deep consistent engraving in Rolex typeface | Shallow engraving; incorrect text; case midband engraving absent |
| caseback | Serial and reference alignment | 16710 reference between the lugs at 12; serial between lugs at 6; both in period-correct Rolex typeface | Serial number outside the 1989-2007 production range for this reference; inconsistent font |
| movement | Cal. 3185 vs. 3186 determination | Early 16710 uses Cal. 3185; later production upgraded to 3186 with Parachrom hairspring; both are correct depending on serial range | Non-Rolex movement; Cal. 3135 (no GMT function) in a case stated as GMT |
| bracelet | Jubilee or Oyster bracelet correctness | Original 16710 shipped on Oyster; Jubilee was an option; both are correct; end-link numbers should match bracelet generation | End-link numbers inconsistent with known 16710 production period; non-Rolex clasp |
The 16710 is the last steel GMT-Master II before the ceramic-bezel era and carries strong collector demand. Aluminum bezel inserts fade and are frequently replaced; bracelet end-link matching and movement caliber confirmation are the next priorities.
