2017 Rolex GMT-Master II 40mm Black Discontinued 116710LN

Here we have a modern icon: the 2017 Rolex GMT-Master II 116710LN, a definitive pilot's dive watch discontinued in 2019, making it the last of the monochromatic ceramic GMTs. This specific "Lunar Noir" marks a pivotal era for Rolex, being the reference that introduced the revolutionary Cerachrom ceramic bezel and the robust "Super Case" proportions to the GMT line. Featuring a 40mm 904L stainless steel case that offers a bold, architectural presence, it sits securely on the wrist with a lug-to-lug length of 48mm and a relatively slim 11.5mm thickness. The bi-directional rotating bezel features a diamond-polished black Cerachrom insert with platinum-filled numerals, framing a deep gloss black "Maxi" dial. This layout is celebrated for its oversized, luminous markers and hands, which provide exceptional legibility. Adding a signature pop of colour, the vibrant green GMT hand coordinates perfectly with the "GMT-Master II" text at 6 o’clock—a nod to Rolex’s corporate green. At 3 o’clock, a date window sits beneath the classic Cyclops magnification of the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Down the right side, the Triplock screw-down crown features deep knurling protected by crown guards. Inside beats the COSC-certified Rolex Calibre 3186, a self-winding "True GMT" movement featuring a Parachrom hairspring for superior shock and temperature resistance. Beating at 28,800 BPH, this movement allows the local hour hand to be jumped independently in one-hour increments without disturbing the 24-hour hand—the ultimate complication for the frequent traveller. It comes paired with its original 20mm brushed-and-polished 3-link Oyster bracelet, featuring the ingenious Easylink 5mm comfort extension within the Oysterlock folding clasp; all links are provided.

This watch is sold with its original Rolex box, swing-tags and paperwork. It comes paired with its original 20mm brushed-and-polished 3-link Oyster bracelet, featuring the ingenious Easylink 5mm comfort extension within the Oysterlock folding clasp; all links are provided. The watch is from October 2017 and is sold in worn condition, but overall, it is in very fair condition, as you can see, coming fresh from a service and light polish. The watch comes with our 12-Months Warranty.

I personally find this to be the most attractive modern "Maxi-Case" Rolex GMT-Master II, outside of the white gold models. The black is simple and attractive and doesn't scream as loudly as I find that the "Pepsi" and "Batman" do on the wrist; it just works so well on and off the wrist. This example is fresh from a service and light polish and is ready to go. Snap it up and add it to your collection today!

Reference : 116710LN
Movement : Automatic Rolex Cal. 3186
Age : October 2017
Year : 2017
Case Size : 40mm
Case Thickness : 11.5mm
Lug to Lug : 48mm
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

In 1905, German-born Hans Wilsdorf and his brother-in-law Alfred Davis set up a company in London that imported Swiss movements which were installed in British cases and sold to jewellers who put their names on the dials. Recognising the potential for their brand, Wilsdorf created the brand name Rolex in 1908. In 1910, a Rolex became the first wristwatch to carry the Swiss Certificate of Chronometric Precision, awarded by the Official Watch Rating Centre in Bienne, Switzerland. Demand for Rolex watches rose swiftly, and British taxes on the Swiss movements Rolex used prompted Wilsdorf to move the business to Geneva, Switzerland, in 1919. With production costs lowered, Wilsdorf quickly set out to solve the age-old problem of moisture and dust entering a watch case and damaging the movement. The Rolex watchmakers came up with a fully sealed watch case, which Wilsdorf named the Oyster, and released to an appreciative audience in 1926. In 1931, Rolex introduced the first automatic winding wristwatch, giving it the legendary name Oyster Perpetual. In 1945, they released the Datejust. The Datejust was the first watch to have the date jump instantaneously at midnight. The 1950s saw a whole lot of releases such as the Air-King (1958), the Explorer (1953), the Submariner (1953), the GMT Master (1955), the Day-Date (1956), the electromagnetic field resistant Milgauss (1956), the Lady-Datejust (1957) and the first Deep Sea model (1960). Wilsdorf’s death in 1960, saw ownership of Rolex S.A. (a collection of sub-companies) passed to the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation which was founded by Wilsdorf in 1945, the mission of which is simply to sustain Rolex S.A. indefinitely.