1988 Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 “Coke” – R-Serial – Vintage GMT
This 1988 Rolex GMT-Master II Ref. 16710 “Coke” is a first-year production example, featuring the classic red and black aluminum bezel insert that earned it the "Coke" nickname. As an R-serial piece, this reference marks the beginning of the GMT-Master II generation—offering independent hour-hand adjustment and true dual-time functionality.
Housed in a 40mm stainless steel case, this tool watch is powered by the Rolex Caliber 3185 automatic movement and features a black tritium dial with white gold surround markers. The bezel insert shows period-correct color tones, and the case remains in vintage condition with full chamfered lugs.
This watch is sold as a watch-only example, with a full-link Oyster bracelet and end links correct for the era. A rare opportunity to own an early production GMT-Master II with true collector appeal.
Key Features:
First-year production R-serial (1988)
40mm stainless steel case
Caliber 3185 automatic GMT movement
Black tritium dial, SWISS-T<25
Black/red aluminum “Coke” bezel
Oyster bracelet, code L12, full links
Watch only
This 1988 Rolex GMT-Master II Ref. 16710 “Coke” is a first-year production example, featuring the classic red and black aluminum bezel insert that earned it the "Coke" nickname. As an R-serial piece, this reference marks the beginning of the GMT-Master II generation—offering independent hour-hand adjustment and true dual-time functionality.
Housed in a 40mm stainless steel case, this tool watch is powered by the Rolex Caliber 3185 automatic movement and features a black tritium dial with white gold surround markers. The bezel insert shows period-correct color tones, and the case remains in vintage condition with full chamfered lugs.
This watch is sold as a watch-only example, with a full-link Oyster bracelet and end links correct for the era. A rare opportunity to own an early production GMT-Master II with true collector appeal.
Key Features:
First-year production R-serial (1988)
40mm stainless steel case
Caliber 3185 automatic GMT movement
Black tritium dial, SWISS-T<25
Black/red aluminum “Coke” bezel
Oyster bracelet, code L12, full links
Watch only
This 1988 Rolex GMT-Master II Ref. 16710 “Coke” is a first-year production example, featuring the classic red and black aluminum bezel insert that earned it the "Coke" nickname. As an R-serial piece, this reference marks the beginning of the GMT-Master II generation—offering independent hour-hand adjustment and true dual-time functionality.
Housed in a 40mm stainless steel case, this tool watch is powered by the Rolex Caliber 3185 automatic movement and features a black tritium dial with white gold surround markers. The bezel insert shows period-correct color tones, and the case remains in vintage condition with full chamfered lugs.
This watch is sold as a watch-only example, with a full-link Oyster bracelet and end links correct for the era. A rare opportunity to own an early production GMT-Master II with true collector appeal.
Key Features:
First-year production R-serial (1988)
40mm stainless steel case
Caliber 3185 automatic GMT movement
Black tritium dial, SWISS-T<25
Black/red aluminum “Coke” bezel
Oyster bracelet, code L12, full links
Watch only