Introduced in 2007, the 116710LN represented the first stainless steel GMT-Master II to feature a Cerachrom ceramic bezel insert and the upgraded Maxi dial layout. Rolex ceased production of this black-bezel variant in 2019, concluding the era of single-color bezel configurations in the modern GMT-Master II collection.
The 40mm stainless steel case houses the caliber 3186 automatic movement, equipped with a Parachrom hairspring and an independently adjustable local hour hand. A green 24-hour hand tracks a second time zone against the bidirectional ceramic bezel, operating in conjunction with the standard Mercedes handset and cyclops-magnified date window.
Founded in 1905 by the visionary Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex was born from a singular, revolutionary idea: to transform the wristwatch from a fragile piece of jewelry into a robust, precise, and reliable daily companion. This ambition was masterfully realized in 1926 with the invention of the Oyster, the world's first waterproof and dustproof wristwatch case. Proven by a triumphant swim across the English Channel on the wrist of Mercedes Gleitze, the Oyster case established the foundational pillar of the brand's identity—performance and dependability in the most demanding conditions—a standard to which every Rolex is held to this day.
Building upon this foundation, Rolex went on to pioneer the defining features of the modern watch, including the self-winding Perpetual rotor in 1931 and the date-displaying Datejust in 1945. The brand then cemented its legend by creating the "professional tool watch" category, developing iconic models engineered for specific endeavors: the Submariner for deep-sea diving, the GMT-Master for intercontinental pilots, and the Cosmograph Daytona for the world of motorsports.
Today, Rolex positions itself as the universal symbol for success, quality, and prestige. As a fully integrated manufacturer, the brand exercises complete control over every component, from smelting its own proprietary gold alloys to assembling its "Superlative Chronometer" certified movements with uncompromising precision.
Overall Grade: 7.5 / 10 | Great Condition, Visible Wear Production: 2014 Contents: Full-set Genre: Sports Watch
Size: 40mm Thickness: 12mm Lug Width: 20mm
Case: Stainless steel, mirrored sides, brushed lugs, visible wear Bezel: Bidirectional, black Cerachrom insert, mirrored, visible wear Dial: Black gloss dial, applied white gold markers, date display Hands: White gold Mercedes hands, green GMT hand
Crown: Triplock screw-down crown, visible wear Crystal: Sapphire crystal, cyclops lens, visible wear Bracelet: Stainless steel, Oyster bracelet, visible wear Caseback: Stainless steel, solid, screw-on, visible wear Movement: Automatic GMT Caliber: 3186