Rolex GMT- Master 16700 Unpolished with Black Bezel on Oyster Bracelet
In remarkable condition, this Rolex GMT-Master Reference 16700 remains in fully unpolished state and still retains its original caseback sticker, two attributes that together define the benchmark for a collector-grade example of the reference. Produced in 1991, it is fitted with a striking all-black bezel insert and features the characteristic "cream" colored indices, a transitional detail common to Rolex sport watches manufactured between 1990 and 1991 that collectors actively seek as a period-correct marker of early 16700 production.
The Reference 16700 occupies a distinct position in the GMT-Master lineage as the transitional model between the classic 16750 and the later 16710. Fitted with the Calibre 3075 and the quickset date function, it retained the single-color bezel options of its predecessor while introducing incremental refinements to the case and bracelet. The black bezel configuration of this example presents a more understated and versatile aesthetic than the iconic Pepsi or Batman variants, making it a watch that wears as naturally in a business context as it does as a travel companion. The combination of unpolished case, intact sticker, and cream indices makes this a particularly desirable and honest example of the reference.
Key Specifications
Reference
16700
Year
1991
Case
Stainless steel, 40 mm, fully unpolished, original caseback sticker intact
Bezel
Black (single color) aluminum insert
Dial
Black, cream-colored indices (1990-1991 transitional production)
Bracelet
Stainless steel Oyster bracelet (blind clasp)
Movement
Automatic, Cal. 3075 (quickset date, GMT function)
Collector's Note
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Rolex
16700
1991
Black
Automatic
40mm
GMT-Master
Steel
Index
Oyster Blind






















