Rolex GMT-Master II 116758SARU Sapphire Ruby SARU Pavé Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Luxury Men’s Watch

A radiant interpretation of the GMT-Master II, transformed into a high-jewelry sculpture of light. Each surface erupts with hand-set diamonds, while the SARU bezel—ruby, sapphire, diamond—forms an imperial halo. This is not merely a Rolex. It is an artefact of modern haute horlogerie.

“Vault of Rarities”

Within the private vaults of global collectors resides a category of Rolex where gem-setting becomes language, and timekeeping becomes theatre. This piece belongs to that rare echelon—created in microscopic volumes, traded in whispers, and admired for its architectural extravagance and mineral perfection.

Description

The Rolex GMT-Master II 116758SARU represents the fusion of gem artistry and mechanical endurance—an 18K yellow gold chassis enveloped in full pavé diamond brilliance. The champagne diamond dial radiates with an unbroken field of light, while the tricolor “SARU” bezel—arranged in a precise symphony of blue sapphires, rubies, and tapered diamonds—forms a graduated chromatic arc unique to this reference.

The weight of the piece in hand conveys immediate authority: gold mass balanced by the measured geometry of the Oyster case. The pavé-set lugs, crown guards, and bracelet shoulders amplify the architecture with gem-laden propulsion. Under the theatrics sits the stalwart Rolex GMT calibre, preserving the line’s aviation DNA, making this rarest of high-jewelry iterations both a visual spectacle and a fully capable travel instrument.

Collected globally as one of the definitive high-jewelry GMT-Master executions, the 116758SARU is revered for its scarcity, its uncompromising gem selection, and its monumental presence on the wrist. A cornerstone investment for collectors of Rolex’s jewelled golden era.

Highlights & Features

• Full pavé diamond case and lugs
• Tricolor SARU bezel (Sapphire × Ruby × Diamond)
• Champagne diamond-set dial
• 18K yellow gold Oyster case
• GMT dual-time functionality
• Date display
• Rotating bezel
• 100m water resistance
• Iconic calibre with proven reliability
• Exceptional wrist presence and weight
• High-jewelry Rolex collectible piece

Item Details

Model: 116758SARU
Material: 18K Yellow Gold / Diamonds / Rubies / Sapphires
Dial: Diamond Champagne
Size: Case 40.0mm, Bracelet approx. 19.5cm
Movement: Automatic
Functions: Date, Rotating Bezel, GMT
Water Resistance: 100m
Inclusions: International Guarantee, Presentation Box, Booklets, Repair/Service Card

Condition Report

Dial: Immaculate diamond-set dial; full brilliance; no visible disturbances under normal viewing.
Case: High-jewelry pavé surfaces intact; light handling traces only; diamonds stable and visually flawless.
Bezel: Precious stones with clean facet edges; uniform saturation; rotation smooth.
Crystal: Clear and unmarred; no chips or aberrations.
Bracelet: Yellow gold links retain tension; diamond-set shoulders bright and aligned.
Movement: Strong amplitude; GMT and date mechanisms engage smoothly.
Accessories: Presentation materials preserved and in refined condition.

Why Collectors Want This Piece

The 116758SARU stands as one of the most iconic jewelled GMTs—an execution where Rolex’s gemology division showcases its highest-level selection and hand-setting mastery. The SARU bezel is revered for its graduated chromatic architecture, and complete pavé casing elevates it into the upper pantheon of ultra-rare golden-era references.

Its market trajectory has historically demonstrated resilience and upward appreciation, supported by microscopic production, celebrity visibility, and its status as a cornerstone of Rolex’s gem-set lineage.

Brand Heritage

Rolex’s mastery in high-jewelry watchmaking emerges through a unique internal gemological department—one of the few in the industry capable of cutting, calibrating, and setting stones to microscopic tolerances. The GMT-Master II, born for intercontinental pilots, evolves in pieces like the 116758SARU into a jewel that preserves functionality while ascending into sculptural craftsmanship.

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