Rolex sports watches set with precious stones are amongst the rarest and most in-demand models created by the brand. The present GMT-Master II SANR - referring to the black sapphire setting: SA(pphire) NR(noir) - is distinguished by its unusual color scheme: the contrast of black sapphire with the white diamond provides an incredibly attractive final result, and - from a practical standpoint - is one of the most legible gem-set bezel configurations.

The quality of Rolex’s gem-setting is simply astounding: the baguette-cut gems (and the three triangular stones at 12 o’clock) are set with surgical precision with no visible gaps between them. They are perfectly complemented by the brilliant-cut diamonds on the crown guards and lugs ensuring a dazzling spectacle on the wrist, but the show is not over yet. While many such models feature a simple black dial, the present example represents an even higher echelon of decoration, as the dial features a full diamond pave’ decoration - a detail as opulent as it is uncommon. This example is offered in excellent condition, a true must have for the collector of outstandingly rare and unusual Rolex wristwatches. A final layer of exoticism is given by the retail location, the sleepy town of Pesaro in the Marche region of Italy. It brings a smile to one’s face to try and guess who, at a time when gem-setting was not as fashionable as they are today and in a place that is not known for being the economic engine of the country, decided to gift themselves such a spectacular timepiece.