Rolex GMT 16710 with 3186 movement THE MOST DEMANDED MODERN ROLEX

I am very happy to share and write about the most collectible modern Rolex out there.

Rolex GMT master 16710 was produced since the early 90s till 2008 when it made room for the new 6 digits ceramic GMT.

The last specimens of reference 16710 were fitted with the new caliber 3186 ,we are talking about roughly 30000 pieces (which is peanuts compared to Rolex productions) that went to the US market and the Hong Kong market mainly.

The dial also has a peculiar font in the II after GMT Master that can be either stick or a rectangle.

So far we have found the 3186 movement on specimens starting with serial z6 (like the last one in my collection,earliest found so far) all the way to M3 serial.

Collectors have been scooping up all the pieces around and paying top dollar for them especially when they are in New Old Stock conditions and fully accessorized.

Below you will see pics of a pair of 3186 GMTs I sold recently (one coke and one pepsi) , New old stock and fully accessorized.

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Getting to know our collectors part 8: Segun from Nigeria

Segun had emailed me prior to his vacation in NY. He was coming with his wife for leisure to the US and had in mind to buy a Rolex.

It was a good email exchange and he decided to visit me in my shop and buy the GMT he had dreaming about. We kept in touch since and we enjoy each other’s pics on instagram.

Segun is a really nice man and it’s a pleasure to serve him. My man, I look forward to your next watch!

Let’s hear it from the man himself!

Where are you from? 

– Nigeria

 
Age?

– 43

 
Occupation?
– Marketing & Corporate Affairs
 
How did you find Classic Watch?

– Instagram 

 
What did you buy?

– Rolex GMT II (two-tone)

 
What’s your dream watch?
 
Patek or Rolex?

– Patek

 
Royal Oak or Nautilus?

– Nautilus

 
What’s next on your list?

– probably Rolex GMT II Blue Black or Patek Nautilus 5712r 

 
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(gift from his wife, he strongly cherishes it)

Getting to know our collectors part 4: Allen from NYC

I met Allen to deliver his watch one night after work here in NYC. He was a warm and fine gentleman with fine taste and good manners.

We hit it off well and now I look forward serving him again to add the next prized possession to his collection.

Let’s hear it from the man himself!

Where are you from?

              Brooklyn NY

 
Age?

             36

 
Occupation?

             Attorney

 
How did you find Classic Watch?

            Google

 
What did you buy?

             95 coca-cola GMT (so far)

 
What’s your dream watch?

             Realistic – Nipple dial-era all gold root beer GMT

             or

            Unrealistic – Eisenhower’s Rolex

 
Patek or Rolex?

            Rolex

       
            Royal Oak or Nautilus?
           Abstain

 
What’s next on your list?

             What you got?

 
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