8011
Rolex
Ref. 16713
GMT Master II, “Root Beer”
A fine and rare two-tone stainless steel and yellow gold dual-time wristwatch with center seconds, date, bracelet, guarantee and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$60,000 - 120,000€7,400 - 14,800$7,700 - 15,400
HK$100,800
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Rolex
- Year
- Circa 2004
- Reference No
- 16713
- Movement No
- 0’340’103
- Case No
- F412’005
- Model Name
- GMT Master II, “Root Beer”
- Material
- Stainless steel and 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 3185, 31 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet, stamped “78793A”, max length 195mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster deployant clasp, stamped “CL5” and “78793A”
- Dimensions
- 40mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped Goldsmiths Group UK dated 28th July 2004, product literature, cloth, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
I have a friend who is nuts for Root Beer Rolexes and he would talk endlessly about them which eventually rubbed off on me. The Root Beer is a certainly a quirky colour combination but that's what makes it so attractive. - Mark Cho
To the new owners of the watches in the sale: The Armoury will custom-make the winner one of The Armoury’s signature garments as a gift. For further details please visit the link below.
More Details: https://www.thearmoury.com/the-beauty-in-everything-gifts
- The Rolex “Root Beer” ref. 16753 is among the rarest variants within the GMT family, flaunting a distinct stainless steel and yellow gold case that is made to turn heads. Its nickname was coined thanks to the irresistible combination of a delicious sun-burst brown dial, paired with a caramel and chocolate bezel. Enhanced with an even layer of light patina, the bezel on the present Root Beer is exemplary, displaying a striking golden top half and a warm earthy bottom half.
- This timepiece is preserved in excellent overall condition with sharp satin finishes on the top of the lugs and crisp edges. The proportions are robust, and the bevels are wide and visible. Even the case back retains a strong satin finish. While the dials of ref. 16753 are prone to flaking, this example remains unblemished throughout and exhibits a scintillating sun-kissed complexion. Combining its rarity, condition and complete set of accessories, the present lot will no doubt please discerning enthusiasts of fine Rolex collectables.
To the new owners of the watches in the sale: The Armoury will custom-make the winner one of The Armoury’s signature garments as a gift. For further details please visit the link below.
More Details: https://www.thearmoury.com/the-beauty-in-everything-gifts
- The Rolex “Root Beer” ref. 16753 is among the rarest variants within the GMT family, flaunting a distinct stainless steel and yellow gold case that is made to turn heads. Its nickname was coined thanks to the irresistible combination of a delicious sun-burst brown dial, paired with a caramel and chocolate bezel. Enhanced with an even layer of light patina, the bezel on the present Root Beer is exemplary, displaying a striking golden top half and a warm earthy bottom half.
- This timepiece is preserved in excellent overall condition with sharp satin finishes on the top of the lugs and crisp edges. The proportions are robust, and the bevels are wide and visible. Even the case back retains a strong satin finish. While the dials of ref. 16753 are prone to flaking, this example remains unblemished throughout and exhibits a scintillating sun-kissed complexion. Combining its rarity, condition and complete set of accessories, the present lot will no doubt please discerning enthusiasts of fine Rolex collectables.
Rolex
Swiss | 1905Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.
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