Rolex 16710

GMT-Master II · 40 mm · Oystersteel (stainless steel)

The Rolex 16710 is the GMT-Master II in Oystersteel (stainless steel), a 40 mm watch made from around 1989 to 2007. It runs on calibre 3185 / 3186 with about 50 hours of power reserve.

16710 specifications

CollectionGMT-Master II
ModelGMT-Master II
Case diameter40 mm
Case metalOystersteel (stainless steel)
BezelAluminium 24-hour insert (black, blue/red or black/red)
MovementCalibre 3185 / 3186 (automatic)
Power reserveAbout 50 hours
Production1989 – 2007
Date displayYes
Replaced by116710LN

What "16710" means

  • 1671x: the GMT-Master II generation this reference belongs to.
  • Last digit 0: Oystersteel (stainless steel).

What to check on a 16710 before you buy

  • The reference 16710 engraved between the lugs at 12 o'clock matches the warranty card exactly.
  • The case measures 40 mm and the metal is Oystersteel (stainless steel) — weight and colour should match.
  • The bezel is: Aluminium 24-hour insert (black, blue/red or black/red).
  • If the case is opened by a watchmaker, the movement is calibre 3185 / 3186.
  • The serial should date to roughly 1989–2007. Check it with our serial-number decoder.
  • The date jumps cleanly at midnight and sits centred under a 2.5× cyclops lens.
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Check that this 16710 isn't stolen

A genuine 16710 can still be a stolen one. Search its serial number against stolen-watch reports before money changes hands, and keep the dated result with your purchase records.

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Frequently asked questions

When was the Rolex 16710 made?

The 16710 was made from around 1989 to 2007. An individual watch can be dated more precisely from its serial number with our decoder, if it was made before 2010.

What movement is in the Rolex 16710?

Calibre 3185 / 3186, a Rolex automatic movement with about 50 hours of power reserve.

How can I check if a Rolex 16710 is stolen?

Ask the seller for the serial number (between the lugs at 6 o'clock or on the rehaut) and search it in our stolen-watch check before you pay. A clean result documents your due diligence; a match means walk away and report it.

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