Catalog example attributed to Rolex 16700 Black / Glossy tritium
Catalog example: Rolex 16700 Black / Glossy tritium. Sourced example; exact configuration not independently verified. Photo source: wannabuyawatch.com

GMT-Master reference

Rolex 16700

Black / Glossy tritium

Glossy tritiumBlackCollector notes

The final GMT-Master uses a sapphire crystal and calibre 3175. Unlike the GMT-Master II, its local hour hand cannot be adjusted independently. This catalog entry records dial: GlossyA dial surface with visible shine under light. Vintage glossy dials age differently from later matte dials. tritiumA radioactive luminous material used after radium and before Luminova. It usually ages to cream or yellow tones.; bezel: Black.

Dealer range
$11,000 to $16,000
Auction range
$8,000 to $13,000
Evidence
3 source links

A closer look

Notable examples

Explore the dial, bezel and case details through distinct examples, each linked to its original source.

Compare Rolex 16700 configurations

Same-reference variants appear first, followed by nearby configurations in the same model family. These are catalog comparisons, not matched sales. Blank specifications remain unrecorded rather than inferred from neighboring references.

Recorded specifications by configuration
Reference / configurationDialBezelEvidence links
16700 · Black / Glossy tritiumGlossy tritiumBlack0 reference; 0 price
16700 · Pepsi / Glossy tritiumGlossy tritiumPepsi0 reference; 0 price
16700 · Pepsi / LuminovaLuminovaPepsi0 reference; 0 price
16710 · Black / SuperluminovaSuperluminovaBlack0 reference; 0 price
1675/8 · Black / Black nippleBlack nippleBlack0 reference; 0 price
1675 · Black / GiltGiltBlack0 reference; 0 price

Questions to identify this configuration

  • Dial: Glossy tritium. Ask which reference document or item-specific photograph supports this recorded detail, and whether the offered watch differs.
  • Bezel: Black. Ask which reference document or item-specific photograph supports this recorded detail, and whether the offered watch differs.
  • Request clear reference and serial markings, a service history and disclosure of replaced components. Compare those documents with the exact configuration above before treating another example as equivalent.

Reference sources and price evidence

0 distinct reference sources are attached to these 1 catalog entry. 1 entry has no attached reference source; treat their specifications and historical notes as catalog claims awaiting verification.

0 of 1 entry has attached price-source links. Dealer ranges, auction ranges and catalog estimates are separate data categories, not live offers or verified transaction results. Check each linked page for asking versus sold price, sale date, currency, fees and the actual configuration; a source link alone does not establish those details.

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Collector Notes

Black-bezel 16700; the underrated one of the family

Pricing Ranges

Dealer range
$11,000 to $16,000
Auction range
$8,000 to $13,000
Links

Reference Details

Reference
16700
Collection
GMT-Master
Family
GMT-Master
Dial
Glossy tritium
Bezel
Black
Data
Comparable-driven
Photo set
3 images
Workbook source
GMT row 27

Reference Photos

Catalog example attributed to Rolex 16700 Black / Glossy tritium, photo 1
Sourced example; exact configuration not independently verified. wannabuyawatch.com
Catalog example attributed to Rolex 16700 Black / Glossy tritium, photo 2
Sourced example; exact configuration not independently verified. wannabuyawatch.com
Catalog example attributed to Rolex 16700 Black / Glossy tritium, photo 3
Sourced example; exact configuration not independently verified. dannysvintagewatches.com

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Ref. 16700

The final GMT-Master uses a sapphire crystal and calibre 3175. Unlike the GMT-Master II, its local hour hand cannot be adjusted independently.

Image Sources