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  • Condition Report

  • Description

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  • Manufacturer: Rolex
    Year: Circa 1991
    Reference No: 16710
    Movement No: 6’424’206
    Case No: X591’794
    Model Name: GMT-Master II, "Coke"
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 3185, 31 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet stamped “78360”, endlinks stamped “501 B”, max length 200mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster deployant clasp stamped “78360, R9”
    Dimensions: 40mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped Gioielleria Rizzo, Italy dated December 1993, product literature, leather wallet, fitted presentation box and associated outer packaging.
    Provenance: Former property of the Guido Mondani collection
    Literature: This watch is illustrated in “Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches” book by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Edition 2001, p. 336.

  • Provenance

    Former property of the Guido Mondani collection

  • Catalogue Essay

    Produced from 1989-2007, the Rolex GMT-Master II ref. 16710 succeeded its esteemed predecessor while retaining coveted aesthetic codes. Spanning a remarkable 18-year production run, subtle upgrades distinguished transitional variants. Early models featured Tritium luminosity like the present example, followed by Luminova and later Superluminova. Recently, demand for the ref. 16710 has surged among discerning collectors. Rolex issued it with three iconic bezel options: Pepsi, Coke, and all black. This provides appealing diversity for this reference.

    With exceptional provenance, the present “Coke” bezel example previously belonged to Guido Mondani and was sold at Antiquorum Geneva’s “The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wristwatches” in 2006. It is also illustrated in Osvaldo Patrizzi’s renowned Rolex reference book, “Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches”, cementing its literary importance.

    Further distinguishing this watch is its well-preserved condition, with sharp case edges and bevels. As its iconic red and black bezel remains unavailable from Rolex’s current ceramic bezel lineup, this reference holds significant collectible value. This landmark GMT-Master II represents Rolex at a pivotal moment transitioning to the modern era. With special provenance linking prestigious collections, it is sure to be a highlight for the astute Rolex enthusiast.

  • Artist Biography

    Rolex

    Swiss • 1905

    Founded 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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Ref. 16710
An important and well-preserved stainless steel dual-time wristwatch with bracelet, center seconds, date, guarantee and presentation box, from the Guido Mondani colletion

Circa 1991
40mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$80,000 - 160,000 
€9,600-19,200
$10,300-20,500

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Thomas Perazzi
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Head of Sale, Hong Kong
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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024