Why We Love It Understated excellence. The 16700 is the last classic GMT-Master before the II took over. Think clean dial, aluminum bezel, and proportions that just feel right. This one keeps it low-key with the black insert and a tritium dial that reads instantly. It’s the travel watch for people who actually travel, not just post. Why it matters You get real provenance: a Rolex warranty card and Rolex service paperwork. That is the paper trail collectors want because it tells you the watch has been cared for the right way and is set up for the next chapter. How it wears Light, balanced, and easy. The case slips under a cuff. The 24-hour hand tracks another time zone while the bidirectional bezel makes quick work of flights and calls home. It looks sharp with everything from denim to a blazer and never shouts for attention. The value play All the function and charm of a GMT without the premium that follows later references. Aluminum bezel, drilled lugs, classic build. This is a watch you buy to wear, then keep wearing. Another 25 years is not a stretch. Bottom line A straight, black-bezel 16700 with Rolex paperwork is exactly the kind of honest GMT we look for. If you want a timeless travel watch that stays cool long after the trends move on, this is it. Offered at $12,200 wire or Zelle email to [email protected] or text call to +16192899258 Condition Notes Dial flawless Case has brush scratches but no dings or dents Bracelet has very light stretch for its age Shipping & Returns Free, priority overnight insured shipping within the U.S. 3-day inspection window & returns allowed if watch is not as described Brand Rolex Model Rolex GMT Master Reference Number 16700 Year 1996 Case Size 40mm Case Material Stainless Steel Crystal Sapphire Crystal Dial Black Bracelet Oyster Stainless Steel Movement Automatic Water Resistance Pressure Tested - Passed Box/Papers Papers Condition Excellent