GMT-Master II (5-Digit & Vintage)

Rolex GMT-Master II 16700

The simpler GMT

  • 40mm
  • Stainless steel
  • Cal. 3175 automatic
  • 1988 to 1999
  • Men's
The Rolex GMT-Master II (5-Digit & Vintage), reference 16700. Produced 1988 to 1999. The reference number itself is decodable, and it is broken down below. Below are the full specifications, plus what each part of the reference number means. If you own this reference and want to know what it is worth today, we buy it outright and appraisals are complimentary.

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Full specifications

Case

Case size40mm
Case materialStainless steel
Lug width20mm
CrystalSapphire with cyclops over the date
Water resistance100m

Bezel

Bezel type24-hour
Bezel materialStainless steel with anodized aluminum insert

Dial

Dial colorBlack
Dial variantsBlack gloss; offered with Pepsi (red/blue) or all-black aluminum insert

Band

Bracelet typeOyster
BraceletOyster with flip-lock clasp
ClaspFolding Oysterclasp with Fliplock extension

Movement

MovementCal. 3175 automatic, 24h hand linked to the hour hand, date
Caliber3175
Power reserve48 hours
Beat rate28800 vph
FunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, quickset date, 24-hour GMT hand linked to the hour hand, bidirectional rotating 24-hour bezel

Reference

Wears asMen's
Produced1988 to 1999

What reference 16700 means

167 GMT-Master case family, trailing 00 for the non-II GMT-Master in steel. The 24-hour hand is linked to the main hour hand, so the rotating bezel sets the second time zone rather than an independent hour hand. Final 5-digit non-II GMT-Master.

How the 16700 compares

Side by side with the other Rolex GMT-Master II references we document. Only the specs that actually differ are listed.

16700 vs 116710

Spec16700 116710
Produced 1988 to 1999 2007 to 2019

16700 vs 116710BLNR

Spec16700 116710BLNR
Produced 1988 to 1999 2013 to 2019

16700 vs 116710LN

Spec16700 116710LN
Produced 1988 to 1999 2007 to 2019

Common questions about the Rolex GMT-Master II 16700

How big is the Rolex GMT-Master II 16700?

The case measures 40mm across, with a 20mm lug width. Case material: Stainless steel. Case size alone is a poor guide to how a watch wears; lug-to-lug length and how the bracelet drops off the case matter more, which is why we suggest trying one on before you commit.

What movement is in the 16700?

Cal. 3175 automatic, 24h hand linked to the hour hand, date. Power reserve is 48 hours. It beats at 28,800 vph.

Is the 16700 water resistant?

It is rated to 100 meters, about 328 feet. That is enough for swimming and snorkeling, but not for scuba diving. One caution that applies to every watch on this page: a water resistance figure describes a new watch with fresh gaskets. On a piece that is years past its last service, treat the rating as unknown until it has been pressure tested.

When was the Rolex GMT-Master II 16700 made?

Rolex produced this reference from 1988 to 1999. Production years matter when you are valuing one, because dial, bezel and bracelet details often changed inside a single reference run.

What does the reference number 16700 mean?

167 GMT-Master case family, trailing 00 for the non-II GMT-Master in steel. The 24-hour hand is linked to the main hour hand, so the rotating bezel sets the second time zone rather than an independent hour hand. Final 5-digit non-II GMT-Master.. Reading the reference is the fastest way to confirm that a watch is what the seller says it is, before you get anywhere near the movement.

Does the 16700 have a nickname?

The simpler GMT. Collector nicknames are not official Rolex names, but they are what people actually search for and what they are called across a showroom.

Does San Diego Jewelry Buyers buy the Rolex GMT-Master II 16700?

Yes. We buy this reference outright, and we lend against it if you would rather keep it. We are a family-owned San Diego buyer established in 2006, our appraisers are GIA-trained, and the appraisal is complimentary with no obligation to sell. You can bring it to our Gaslamp showroom at 907 Sixth Ave or start online. If you are looking to buy this reference instead, tell us and we will let you know when one comes in.

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