Rolex’s GMT-Master was one of the most revolutionary timepieces available when it was first released in 1954. Introduced at the dawn of the “Jet Age” and developed in collaboration with Pan-Am airlines, it featured a historic innovation that permitted travelers to simultaneously tell time at both their “home” and “local” destination. The model is so cherished by watch collectors and enthusiasts that sixty-six years after it was first introduced, it remains one of the brand’s top selling wristwatches. The GMT-Master evolved over the decades with several design changes. A major upgrade came with the introduction of the GMT-Master II in 1982, employing for the first time a quick-set hour hand that could easily be moved forwards and backwards.

The present Rolex GMT-Master II reference 16713 was produced alongside its stainless steel counterpart reference 16710 from the end of the 1980’s up to the early 2000’s. The attractive silvered dial is set with 8 diamond indexes and 3 rubies giving the watch its nickname “Sultan”. Powering the watch is the Rolex caliber 3185 offering a hacking second feature and the ability to set the hour hand independently from the GMT hand for easy time adjustments.