Rolex GMT-Master II 116758SA Full Pavé Diamond Dial × Sapphire Bezel × 18K Yellow Gold – High Jewelry GMT – Collector-Grade Investment Piece

⭐  HIGH JEWELLERY HOROLOGY EDITION™

Where time becomes sculpture, light becomes language, and a watch becomes a legacy.

Stepping into the uppermost stratum of gem-set Rolex craftsmanship, this 116758SA is not merely a GMT—it is a radiant micro-architecture of gold, diamonds, and celestial sapphire. Pieces of this calibre sit at the crossroads of haute horlogerie and high jewellery, speaking to collectors who understand that rarity is no longer defined by reference numbers alone, but by the almost mythical scarcity of flawless gem-setting at this level.

Welcome to the summit of Rolex artistry—where utility becomes beauty, and beauty becomes permanence.

DESCRIPTION

The Rolex GMT-Master II 116758SA presented here is a masterwork of gem-setting discipline and architectural precision—an 18K yellow-gold monolith adorned with a full pavé diamond dial and framed in solid baguette-cut blue sapphires. It stands proudly within Rolex’s rarest territory: the high jewellery executions that elevate the GMT beyond tool-watch dynamics and into an objet d’art built for generational continuity.

The pavé dial is a constellation of meticulously matched diamonds—individually hand-set to achieve perfect balance, luminosity, and flame. Against this living field of brilliance, the white-gold indices rise like sculptures of light. The sapphire bezel, composed of deep blue baguettes, forms a perfect chromatic counterweight to the gold case—a composition that recalls both maritime luxury and celestial navigation.

What distinguishes this reference is not only its visual command, but its profound cultural and economic stability. Gem-set Rolex sports models have, in the last decade, become a protected class of horological assets—traded globally as alternative stores of value, and collected with the same seriousness once reserved only for vintage Daytonas or independent high complications.

This example carries its presence with dignity: warm, commanding, and resolutely built for a future far beyond its wearer. As an investment, as an heirloom, and as a piece of aesthetic architecture, it represents the intersection of rarity and desirability that defines the high-end of the contemporary Rolex market.

HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES

• High Jewellery Rolex execution with full pavé diamond dial
• Baguette-cut blue sapphire bezel, exceptional color consistency
• 18K yellow gold case and bracelet
• GMT function with independent hour setting
• Diamond-set lugs enhancing architectural geometry
• 40mm case with imposing wrist presence
• Sapphire crystal, Cyclops date magnification
• Automatic calibre with dual-time functionality
• Guaranteed authenticity with international warranty documentation
• Increasingly scarce gem-set Rolex category

ITEM DETAILS

Model: GMT-Master II 116758SA
Material: 18K Yellow Gold, Diamonds, Sapphires
Dial: Full Pavé Diamond Dial
Bezel: Sapphire Baguette Set
Case Size: 40.0 mm
Bracelet Size: approx. 17.0 cm
Movement: Automatic
Functions: GMT, Date
Water Resistance: 100m
Inclusions: International Guarantee (G card), Rolex box, repair estimate paper
Condition: Used B – light wear and minor surface marks consistent with careful use

CONDITION REPORT

Dial: Pavé diamonds intact, exceptional brilliance, no setting disturbance observed.
Hands & Markers: Clean, oxidation-free, stable luminosity.
Bezel: Sapphire baguette bezel excellent; minimal handling marks; no chips.
Case: Surface marks consistent with B-grade usage; no deformation; edges remain strong.
Bracelet: Mild stretch, superficial hairlines; normal for reference age.
Crystal: Clear; no major blemishes.
Movement: Operational with GMT function stable; service history not provided but performance consistent with maintained use.
Accessories: Full set elements as listed; strong collector desirability.

WHY COLLECTORS WANT THIS PIECE

The 116758SA sits in a micro-category of Rolex that blends tool-watch iconography with haute jewellery execution. Sapphire-set GMTs exist in extremely limited production runs, and pavé executions raise the rarity multiplier exponentially.

Collectors pursue this reference because:
• It represents the apex of Rolex gem-setting capability
• High jewellery GMTs are notably rarer than their Daytona counterparts
• Asset-class stability: gem-set Rolex has entered the global “alternative investment” sphere
• Replacement gem-setting by Rolex is nearly impossible—originality becomes priceless
• It serves both as wearable art and as a hard-asset luxury investment

BRAND HERITAGE

Since 1905, Rolex has evolved from tool-watch pioneer to the most symbolically powerful horology brand on Earth. While its professional references define reliability, the High Jewellery division represents pure artistic expression—where precision engineering meets gemological mastery. Pieces like the 116758SA sit at the heart of this legacy, exemplifying the rare moments when Rolex allows architecture, sculpture, and light manipulation to coexist inside a single watch.

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