Reference 116718 was introduced at Baselworld in 2005 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the famed GMT-Master model. The iconic model born in 1955 with reference 6542 and developed for professional pilots has been transformed to the present days into a supremely sporty and elegant wristwatch.
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Condition report
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
The present lot is offered in fair overall condition. The dial is clean and the indices are uniform. The hands are uniform and consistent with the indices. The bezel is in fair condition with some discoloration at the “2” numeral on the “12” o clock marker. There is light wear at the 24 hour marker on the GMT bezel. The case is in overall fair condition with signs of wear present all throughout. There are signs of wear and scratching on the sides of the case, as well as, light scratching on the crown. The bracelet is in worn condition with heavy signs of wear throughout. The clasp is in worn condition consistent with the wear on the bracelet. The clasp is stamped: “Rolex”, “Geneva”, “Swiss Made”, St Bernard Assay Mark, “Rolex SA”, “750”, “15/423”, and “OP2”. The hallmarks are legible but slightly worn from wear. The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.