Rolex GMT-Master II Watch, Reference 116759SA, 18K White Gold, Diamond and Sapphire Bezel, Automatic

A Rolex GMT-Master II, reference 116759SA, in 18K white gold, with diamond-set lugs, a bezel of blue sapphires and diamonds, a black dial and an automatic movement.

The Piece

Rolex was founded in London in 1905 and moved to Geneva in 1919, and its GMT-Master, introduced in 1954 for airline pilots, was the first Rolex to show a second time zone.

This reference is the gem-set white gold version, with baguette-cut blue sapphires and diamonds around the bezel and diamonds across the lugs and the case flanks. The dial is black, a fourth hand marks the second time zone, and the Oyster bracelet closes with a folding clasp. The serial prefix places the watch around 2008.

The case is 40 mm (1.57 in) wide and 48 mm (1.89 in) tall including the lugs, with a thickness of 12 mm (0.47 in), and the bracelet fits a wrist up to about 19 cm (7.5 in). Included are a Rolex warranty card dated October 2010 and two international service guarantee cards. There is no box.

Details

• Maker: Rolex
• Model: GMT-Master II, reference 116759SA, M serial, about 2008
• Material: 18K white gold case and bracelet; diamond-set lugs; bezel set with blue sapphires and diamonds; black dial
• Movement: Automatic, with a second time zone and date
• Measurements: Case 40 mm (1.57 in) wide and 48 mm (1.89 in) tall including the lugs, 12 mm (0.47 in) thick; fits a wrist up to about 19 cm (7.5 in)
• Colour: White gold; black dial; blue sapphire and diamond bezel
• Fastening: Folding clasp
• Included: Rolex warranty card dated October 2010; two Rolex international service guarantee cards

Condition

• Grade AB in Japan: good, with light signs of wear.
• Slight scuffs are present on the bezel and the case back, with a small dent on the side of the case, slight scratches on the sapphires of the bezel and slight scuffs on the bracelet and clasp.

Condition grade AB (light signs of use) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.

Authenticity & Care

Case and caseback engravings, dial printing, movement, crown and bracelet are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Keep it away from magnets and damp, and have it serviced by a qualified watchmaker before regular wear.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything before you buy, and see our published policy.