Rolex GMT-Master II Ref 126711 ‘Root Beer’ Model

This Explorer II is in overall great attractive vintage condition. The case is in good condition with normal signs of wear. The inside caseback is stamped "1655" and the serial and reference numbers are visible. The Mark III bezel is in good attractive condition with some wear. The dial is in overall great condition with light patina. The lume on the dial has developed patina and has aged to a lovely pale yellow color.  The hands have developed patina and the lume in the hands have aged to a matching pale yellow color. The orange 24-hour hand has remained vibrant. The 78360 Oyster bracelet has 12 links and 580 end links. The clasp is stamped "VF" indicating it is from 1981. The bracelet is in overall good condition with normal signs of wear and a bit of stretch between the links which is common for this style bracelet. 

Rolex GMT Master II ref 16718 (1994) is the gold iteration of the long-running 167XX series which remained in production in various forms between the late 1980s and the mid-2000s before it was discontinued and replaced with the ceramic bezel 6-digit generation. If you appreciate the aesthetic of the older-style GMT before it received modern upgrades this is the watch to buy. Features include an outstanding 18k yellow gold finish a black aluminum bezel decorated with a lovely gold 24-hour scale a black dial with Tritium and a classic Oyster bracelet. This mid-1990s model also sports the caliber 3185 Perpetual movement. A must-have with past notable owners including Lance Armstrong Brad Pitt Keanu Reeves and Tom Selleck.