Basic Information
| Name | Rolex GMT Master | Rolex GMT Master II |
|---|---|---|
| Reference | 16700 | 16710 |
| Movement | 3175 | 3185 |
| Diameter | 40mm | 40mm |
| Thickness | 11,8mm | 12,4 |
| Lug to lug | 47,5mm | 47,5 |
| Lug width | 20mm | 20mm |
| Material | Steel | Steel |
| Water Resistance | 100m | 100m |
The two watches are very similar, but they have a few key differences. The movement of 16710 is more advanced and allows user to move hour & GMT hand independently. The 16700 works like any other watch, except GMT hand completes a single revolution in 24 hours.
There are also other differences: 16700 was never offered with a SEL bracelet, and its manufacturing stopped at 2000 and 16710 came with two movements, cal 3185 and cal 3186.
Features
| Feature | 16700 | 16710 |
|---|---|---|
| Bezel | Only Pepsi / Black | Black, Pepsi and Coke |
| Tritium | Before 1998 | Before 1998 |
| Swiss only/Luminova | 1998-1999 | 1998-1999 |
| Super luminova | Never | After 1999 |
| Lug holes | Always | Before 2003 |
| Solid end-link bracelet | Never | After 2000 |
| Cal 3186 movement | Never | After second half in 2007 |
Personal Preference
Despite the fact that I own a 16700, my personal preference is 2001-2003 GMT Master II because:
- Superluminova
- SEL bracelet
- Lug holes
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