This variation of the GMT-Master II model is dressed with breathtaking baguette-cut rubies, diamonds and sapphires to the bezel and brilliant-cut diamonds to the lugs. Even the most cursory glance at the gem-set bezel is enough to appreciate the superb level of skill achieved by Rolex jewellers: the gems perfectly fit the bezel and are secured with what can be dubbed “invisible setting”, leaving absolutely no gap between each stone. Remarkable, the design itself is as impressive as its execution: it is no easy feat to adorn a sport’s watch with gems without landing into gaudy territories, but with this watch Rolex managed to achieve a perfect balance between the sporty ethos of the watch and its dazzling decoration. In fact, the gem-set bezel has a sheen and “glossiness” of sorts which are actually reminiscent of the early bakelite bezels.

This piece is offered complete of all its accessories and in virtually “as-new” condition. Even under a mechanical point of view it can be considered in top shape: it was fully serviced by Rolex no longer than 2 years ago, in 2018.