The Rolex GMT-Master 16700, introduced in 1988 and produced until 1999, stands as a significant piece in the lineage of Rolex’s iconic GMT-Master series. Renowned for its blend of functionality, robustness, and aesthetic appeal, the 16700 is often celebrated by watch enthusiasts and collectors for its unique place in the history of horology.
Rolex GMT-Master 16700 Origins and History
The GMT-Master series was originally designed in collaboration with Pan American World Airways (Pan Am) for their pilots who required a reliable and accurate timepiece to track multiple time zones during long-haul flights. The first GMT-Master, the reference 6542, was launched in 1954. Over the years, the series evolved, incorporating technological advancements and design changes. The GMT-Master 16700 succeeded the reference 16750 and was produced alongside the GMT-Master II 16710. It marked the end of an era as the last of the GMT-Master series, before the GMT-Master II fully took over.
Rolex GMT-Master 16700 Design and Features
The Rolex GMT-Master 16700 features a 40mm stainless steel case, which has become a standard size for many Rolex sports watches. Its bi-directional rotating bezel, an essential component for tracking a second time zone, is adorned with the iconic red and blue “Pepsi” insert. This vibrant bezel not only enhances its visual appeal but also serves a practical purpose, allowing the wearer to differentiate between day and night hours easily.
One of the notable aspects of the 16700 is its movement. Powered by the Rolex Caliber 3175, this model offers a quickset date function, enabling the user to adjust the date independently of the hour hand. This was a significant improvement over its predecessors, making the watch more user-friendly. However, unlike the GMT-Master II models, the 16700 does not feature an independently adjustable 24-hour hand, which means the second time zone cannot be adjusted separately from the main time.
Rolex GMT-Master 16700 Dial Variations
The GMT-Master 16700 is available with either a black or white dial, both featuring luminous hour markers and hands. The use of tritium for luminescence, identifiable by the “T<25” marking on the dial, gives these watches a distinct vintage charm as the tritium has aged over time. Later models transitioned to using Luminova, enhancing the watch’s readability in low-light conditions while also being more environmentally friendly.
Collectibility and Legacy
Despite being overshadowed by the GMT-Master II in terms of functionality, the 16700 has garnered a dedicated following among collectors. Its relatively short production run, combined with its transitional nature, makes it a sought-after piece. The 16700 represents the last of the simpler GMT-Masters, a bridge between the original concept and the more complex GMT-Master II.
The 16700 is often praised for its reliability and durability, characteristics synonymous with the Rolex brand. Its classic design, combined with the historical significance of the GMT-Master series, ensures that the 16700 remains a desirable watch for both seasoned collectors and new enthusiasts.
Conclusion
The Rolex GMT-Master 16700 stands as a testament to Rolex’s commitment to innovation and excellence in watchmaking. While it may not boast the same level of functionality as its successors, its charm lies in its simplicity and historical context. For those who appreciate the heritage of the GMT-Master series, the 16700 offers a perfect blend of vintage appeal and modern reliability, making it a timeless classic in the world of horology.
Breguet pays tribute to the emblematic Year of the Dragon with the unveiling of two new watches. 
A symbol of power, courage, nobility, tenacity, and success, the dragon is regarded in Chinese culture as a supernatural creature with many talents. 
The case, in platinum, measures 46mm x 16.8mm. It has double sapphire crystals and it is water resistant to 30 meters. 
Movement is the Swiss manual-wind Breguet in-house caliber 588N1 with 81 jewels, 18,000 vph, and a power reserve of 60 hours. It is adjusted to 6 positions. It features a Breguet balance spring. Double rotating tourbillon, hand-engraved gold dragon, rhodium-plated hand-guilloché plate, engraved allegorical motif on the back of the movement. The gold bridge below the main plate features an anthracite galvanic treatment and guilloché-work with a Clous de Paris hobnail motif. Functions are hours and minutes. 
Dial: chapter ring on a sapphire disc with open-tipped Breguet hands. Roman numerals and minutes laser-engraved and coated with black varnish. The flange is engraved with 12 Roman numeral hour markers in black varnish, representing the shadow of the numerals on the chapter ring.
The 18kt rose gold case measures 40mm x 6.9mm. It has double sapphire crystals and is water-resistant to 30 meters.
Red Grand Feu enamel dial with hand-engraved rose gold applique dragon. White mother-of-pearl “pearl”. Roman numerals, minute track, and clouds are done in a golden powder-pink hue. Open-tipped Breguet hands.
The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M “Mondo Duplantis” is a special edition watch named after the Swedish pole vaulter Armand “Mondo” Duplantis. Omega, renowned for its precision timepieces and association with sports timing, designed this edition to celebrate Duplantis’s achievements in athletics. 
To celebrate, Omega introduces a new Seamaster Aqua Terra inspired by the brand ambassador. Crafted in the blue and yellow colors of the Swedish flag, it features several exclusive details in celebration of Mondo’s achievements in athletics. 
Armand Duplantis has been an Omega ambassador since 2020. In the four years since then, he has claimed multiple World and European Championships titles and won his first Olympic Games gold medal in Tokyo. 
In their third partnership collaboration, Breitling introduces the Chronomat B01 42 Triumph watch, a fusion of titanium and 18kt red gold graced with an anthracite dial. 
Triumph introduces the Speed Triple 1200 RR Breitling Limited Edition motorcycle. Those who purchase one of the 270 co-branded machines gain the privilege of acquiring the Chronomat B01 Triumph Owners Exclusive, featuring a carbon dial that mirrors the high-octane aesthetic of the limited-edition bike and a case back engraved with the motorcycle’s individual number. 
Originally designed for the Italian aerobatics team Frecce Tricolori in 1983, the Chronomat bucked the quartz trend by reinstating mechanical chronographs to their former prominence. 
“The Chronomat and the Speed Triple 1200 RR exemplify our joint devotion to the highest standards of design and performance,” says Georges Kern, CEO of Breitling. “With Triumph, we share a rugged spirit that combines artistry with adventure.” 
Echoing this sentiment, Triumph CEO Nick Bloor says: “Teaming up with Breitling, we’ve united two worlds with our shared passions for precision, speed, and impeccable style.” 
Technical Specifications:
Movement is the Swiss automatic Breitling in-house Caliber 01 with 47 jewels, 28,800 vph and a power reserve of 70 hours. Chronograph with column-wheel and vertical clutch. It is COSC-certified as a chronometer. Functions are: hours, minutes, sub-seconds, and date. Chrono with 1/4th second, 30-minute and 12-hour counters. 
Anthracite dials with black chronograph counters. Indices and hands with SuperLuminova. The Triumph logo is featured on the central seconds chronograph hand. The Chronomat B01 Triumph Owners Exclusive has a carbon dial with anthracite chronograph counters. 
It comes on a brown perforated leather strap with a titanium folding clasp. 
Limited Edition of 50 Pieces
Gerald Charles is proud to honor its founder, Mr. Gérald Charles Genta, by launching the Maestro 9.0 Roman Tourbillon.
Technical Specifications:
Movement is the Swiss automatic Gerald Charles in-house caliber GCA 3024/12 with 33 jewels, 28,800 vph, and a power reserve of 50 hours. 22kt rose gold rotor decorated with the Gerald Charles “Honeycomb” design, sandblasted finished with polished outlines. Gold tourbillon bridge and titanium flying tourbillon cage. Bridges are finely decorated with colimacon, Cotes de Genève, and perlage finishes. Diamond polished anglages. Radial Cotes de Genève finished the bridge of the tourbillon, with polished anglage. Yellow gold color engravings. Gerald Charles personalized tourbillon cage in titanium, designed by Octavio Garcia, representing the Gerald Charles logo. Functions are hours and minutes. Seconds on the tourbillon at 6 o’clock. 
Hand-hammered 18kt rose gold dial with
GC logo cartouche in rose gold. Printed “Suisse Martelé Main”. Minute track and indexes in white gold. Blue PVD appliques. Baton-shaped flat hands with SuperLuminova. 
It comes on a hand-stitched matte blue alligator leather strap with a polished stainless steel folding clasp.
Limited Edtion of 88 Pieces in Verde Mantis
Leading the charge in sports car-inspired watchmaking, Roger Dubuis has returned to the grid with the third dynamic edition of the Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph, the Verde Mantis, done in a limited edition. 
A tribute to its long-standing partnership with Lamborghini Squadra Corse, who are taking their sports car to the highest level by competing in the Le Mans Daytona Hybrid series. The watch is done in the signature color known as Verde Mantis a tone that has been used by Lamborghini Squadra Corse since it began racing over a decade ago. 
Technical Specifications:
Movement is the Swiss automatic Roger Dubuis in-house caliber RD780 with 38 jewels, 28,800 vph, and a power reserve of 3 days. It features a flyback function and a visible column wheel at 6 o’clock. Vertical clutch with Second Braking System (SBS) that is a patent-pending brake and brings extra stability to the chronograph seconds hand and drastically decreases its flicker. 120 Degrees Rotating Minute Counter (RMC) at 3 o’clock. Crafted with a radical isotopic shape, it includes a patent-pending tripartite hand that carries the 0, 1, and 2, accurately rotating past the 0-9 digits on the right. Counter with large red numbers. Diamond-coated silicon escapement wheel paired with diamond-coated silicon pallet stones, delivering anti-magnetic qualities. It bears the Poincon de Genève certification. 
Dial: The Lamborghini SC63 is distinctive for the emblematic “Y” shape of its headlights. To mirror this shared detail, the bar on the dial of the watch has been given the same sleek “Y” shape and is filled with SuperLuminova, echoing the headlights of the car racing at night. Floating tachymeter scale with highlighted 88 in tribute to Mr. Roger Dubuis’ lucky number 8. 
Evoking the spirit of travel, the latest Louis Vuitton watch collection, Escale, features intricate details that echo those found adorning the Maison’s iconic trunks. 
Merging watchmaking expertise with an iconic heritage, La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton reveals time-only three-hand models in an array of color and material variations for the first time on the Escale collection. 
The complex dials are punctuated with gold indices and studs, inspired by the metallic pieces and lozine nails of the Louis Vuitton trunks. 
Rendering exceptional visual texture, the grained finish center dial on the rose gold versions are an ode to Louis Vuitton’s iconic Monogram canvas. 
Technical Specifications:
Movement is the Swiss automatic Louis Vuitton in-house caliber LFT023 with 32 jewels, 28,800 vph, and a power reserve of 50 hours. 22kt rose gold micro-rotor. It is certified as a chronometer by the Geneva Chronometric Observatory. Functions are hours, minutes, and central seconds.
Blue and silvery stamped center dial and satin-finished tilted flange. 18kt Dauphine hour and minute hands, PVD coated titanium seconds hand. 18kt rose gold indexes. 
Gibeon meteorite center dials from Namibia with satin-finished tilted flange. 18kt Dauphine white gold hour and minute hands, PVD coated titanium seconds hand. 18kt white gold indexes. 
It comes on a camel color or blue calf leather strap with an 18kt rose gold pin buckle, or on a black calf with a platinum pin buckle. 
The LM Sequential EVO, released in 2022, was MB&Fs’ first chronograph and 20th calibre; it featured significant technical innovations and an unprecedented combination of timing modes thanks to its “Twinverter” binary switch: independent timing, split-second, cumulative and lap- timer modes. 
The new Flyback edition goes further than the previous EVO editions: on top of the previous timing modes typically associated with motor racing, it adds the flyback function originally conceived for pilots, bringing the Sequential into the world of aviation.
The Sequential and Sequential Flyback movements were conceived and developed by Stephen McDonnell, who previously created for MB&F the award-winning LM Perpetual. 
In 2022, MB&F unveiled its Legacy Machine Sequential EVO, a twin chronograph that opened up a world of timing possibilities. This ground-breaking chronograph redefined the chronograph as we knew it, winning the hearts of collectors and the coveted GPHG Aiguille d’Or award the same year.
But if the LM Sequential EVO wasn’t mind-blowing enough, there was another feature that Stephen and MB&F were keen to include: the flyback function. Stephen’s original prototype movement was actually designed with a flyback system on the left-hand chronograph and provisions for it were built into the LM Sequential EVO. But it was extremely complicated to perfect with the watch taking nine months of prototyping, four of which were dedicated to the flyback function alone. Add to this six different re-designs and all the work and components that went with them, and McDonnell felt that it would be unwise and reckless even to release the watch with a flyback when there were so many unproven elements in play.
The internal jewelling of the vertical clutches is the key to the whole Sequential chronograph, and the new flyback system also requires jewelling, without which it would not work. The system is very subtle, and a great deal of work went into reducing all the friction to a minimum so that the flyback did not cause the return-to-zero to block.
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