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Rolex GMT-Master II ref 16713 (1993 - 1994) has a fascinating history.  Rolex introduced the GMT Master II in the 1980s via ref. 16760 featuring a similar design as the previous GMT but with an independent 24-hour hand.  This innovation required a slightly thicker movement and a thicker case to house it. However it didn't remain in production for long. In true Rolex fashion the Crown replaced the ref. 16760 with ref. 16710 which featured a thinner movement and case for a better wrist-wearing experience.  This watch was a massive success and remained in production until the mid-2000s when it was discontinued and replaced with the first ceramic bezel generation.  Ref. 16713 is the steel and gold edition of that famous watch.  It was produced in the 1990s and features Tritium a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with a laser-etched coronet at 6 o'clock and the caliber 3185.