Rolex GMT-Master 16700 Black Bezel in Stainless Steel

A Legacy Born in the Jet Age

In 1954, Rolex partnered with Pan American World Airways to create a wrist-borne navigation tool for pilots pioneering transcontinental routes. The GMT-Master emerged as the definitive instrument of the golden age of aviation, enabling crews to track multiple time zones with absolute clarity and robustness. This reference 16700 carries that original spirit forward—purposeful, legible, and built for the long haul.

The Anatomy of a Pilot’s Instrument

• Reference Number: 16700
• 24-Hour Bidirectional Rotatable Bezel: Black 24-hour scale with bidirectional action for quick, intuitive tracking of a second time zone
• The Fourth (24-Hour) Hand: Dedicated GMT hand with triangular tip to indicate home time against the bezel’s 24-hour scale
• Case and Diameter: 40 mm stainless steel Oyster case offering durability, proportion, and everyday wearability
• Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet for secure comfort and timeless sport elegance
• Calibre: Rolex automatic Calibre 3175 with GMT function, hacking seconds, and quickset date; synchronized 12-hour and 24-hour hands for faithful, original GMT operation
• Water Resistance: 100 meters (330 feet) for confidence on land and over water
• Dial: Black dial with luminous markers for cockpit-ready legibility day or night
• Condition & Set: Condition: Good; includes The Luxury Closet Packaging

Owning a Piece of Aviation History

The GMT-Master 16700 connects you directly to the era when the world first shrank to a day’s flight and the pilot’s wrist became a cockpit instrument. It is a true professional tool with a pedigree unmatched in travel chronometry—an authentic expression of exploration, precision, and enduring design. Wear it as your daily compass and a tribute to the pioneers who charted the skies.