Rolex GMT-Master II 116769TBR Full Baguette Diamond 18KWG • Factory Set • World Limited 50pcs • Ultra-Rare Collector Grade A

⭐ A world-limited jewel of haute horlogerie. Factory-set diamonds at Rolex’s highest standard. A museum-tier GMT-Master for the true connoisseur.

Some creations were never meant to circulate in the ordinary world.
They exist in hushed conversations, in private vaults, in the quiet pride of collectors who understand the meaning of rarity.
This is one of them.

DESCRIPTION

The Rolex GMT-Master II 116769TBR stands among the most exalted stone-set references ever produced by the Crown. Crafted in 18K white gold and paved with factory-set baguette diamonds across the bezel, case, dial, and bracelet, it represents the apex of Rolex gem-setting mastery—an arena where only a handful of artisans are certified to work.

World-limited to just fifty examples, the 116769TBR occupies a singular position within modern Rolex history: the rare intersection of functional professional watchmaking and high jewellery execution. Every diamond is factory-graded, individually selected, and set within precious metal tolerances measured to the micron. The entire presentation—proportions, brilliance, refractions across the dial—achieves an astonishing equilibrium between precision engineering and jewellery architecture.

This example presents with exceptional clarity and sharpness across its diamond surfaces, retaining strong geometry along the case flanks and bracelet links. The dial, a full pavé field of diamonds, maintains a luminous, crystalline depth that refracts light with remarkable purity. The GMT complication, 100m water resistance, and automatic movement remain integral, confirming the identity of the Rolex Professional lineage even at its most opulent expression.

Pieces of this calibre seldom emerge on the open market. They are typically held long-term by private collectors, family offices, and global connoisseurs of haute horlogerie. This reference is not an accessory—it is a statement of patronage, refinement, and generational collecting.

HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES

• Factory Rolex full baguette diamond setting
• World limited to 50 pieces
• 18K white gold case and bracelet
• 40mm case diameter
• Full pavé diamond dial
• Baguette diamond bezel
• GMT function with date
• Automatic movement
• Exceptional clarity and brilliance across stones
• Collector Grade A presentation
• Full set: warranty card, Rolex box, accessories

ITEM DETAILS

Model: 116769TBR
Case: 18K White Gold
Bracelet: 18K White Gold with factory diamonds
Dial: Factory Full Diamond Pavé
Bezel: Factory Baguette Diamond
Case Size: 40.0mm
Bracelet Size: approx. 19.0cm
Movement: Automatic
Functions: GMT, Date
Water Resistance: 100m
Inclusions: International Warranty Card, Pure Rolex Box, Repair Guarantee Card
Weight Class: High-density precious metal

CONDITION REPORT (Museum-Standard Assessment)

Dial: Exceptional factory diamond pavé with uniform brilliance; no visible disturbances.
Case: Strong edges with minimal handling traces; diamonds secure and bright.
Bezel: Full baguette array with excellent alignment and clarity; no clouding observed.
Bracelet: Diamonds exhibit consistent fire; articulation tight and even.
Crystal: Clear with no visible scratches.
Movement: Smooth operation; timekeeping stable.
Accessories: Complete set in refined condition.

WHY COLLECTORS WANT THIS PIECE

Because the 116769TBR belongs to a micro-category of Rolex:
factory gem-set grails produced in commercially insignificant quantities.
At only 50 pieces worldwide, it is rarer than many Patek grand complications and represents the pinnacle of gem-setting at Rolex—a discipline guarded by master artisans whose work is never outsourced.
For UHNW collectors, this reference is a trophy, a vault-class asset, and a symbol of ultimate connoisseurship in the realm of modern Rolex jewellery.

BRAND HERITAGE

Rolex has engineered a reputation for absolute consistency, resilience, and precision across professional and precious-metal timepieces. Within this legacy, the factory gem-set division occupies an elite, nearly mythical status—hand-selecting stones and executing settings to standards unattainable outside the Crown’s workshops.
The GMT-Master II, born from aviation heritage, finds its most opulent expression in the 116769TBR: a meeting point of technical mastery and haute joaillerie rarely matched in contemporary watchmaking.

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