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Rolex
Ref. 116710BLNR
GMT-Master II, “Batman”
A “new-old-stock” and attractive stainless steel dual-time wristwatch with center seconds, date, Cerachrom black and blue bezel, bracelet, guarantee and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$50,000 - 100,000€6,000 - 12,000$6,400 - 12,800
HK$120,650
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Rolex
- Year
- Circa 2017
- Reference No
- 116710BLNR
- Case No
- K56744U3
- Model Name
- GMT-Master II, “Batman”
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 3186, 31 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, max length 200mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Rolex Oyster deployant clasp stamped “654”
- Dimensions
- 40mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped Time City Limited Hong Kong dated 28th July 2017, green card holder, hang tag, instruction manual, product literature, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The Rolex GMT-Master II reference 116710BLNR was a true revelation when it was first released at Baselworld 2013, making waves in the scene as it was the very first to feature a black and blue Cerachrom bezel insert. Loved by collectors at immediate glance, the model earned its nickname the “Batman” for its obvious colour combinations. Arguably one of the most desirable contemporary Rolex sports models ever created, the “Batman” is with no doubt a modern classic among its former references.
In production for 6 years until it was discontinued in 2019, it made way for the upgraded reference 126710BLNR featuring a new cal. 3285. Offered in “new-old-stock” condition from circa 2017, the present example reference 116710BLNR is offered with its full set of accessories.
In production for 6 years until it was discontinued in 2019, it made way for the upgraded reference 126710BLNR featuring a new cal. 3285. Offered in “new-old-stock” condition from circa 2017, the present example reference 116710BLNR is offered with its full set of accessories.
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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