{"product_id":"rolex-gmt-master-pepsi-as06272","title":"Rolex GMT-Master 'Pepsi'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIn 1989, Rolex rolled out the first model of its now famous GMT-Master II - the Reference 16710. They are a seamless blend of old and new, with vintage looks and modern technology—all that we could ask for in a Rolex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhereas the current crop of GMT-Master IIs have gotten larger and heftier, the Reference 16700 is still a svelte 39mm, having the proportions of a GMT of yesteryear, with thin lugs and a bracelet with brushed—not polished—center links. The only obvious concessions to modernity are the glossy dial and and a sapphire crystal. Early versions used Tritium luminous material on the dial, before transitioning to Super Luminova for enhanced visibility in low-light conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example dates to circa 1996 and features an excellent \u003cem\u003eholey lug\u003c\/em\u003e Oyster case with a magnified sapphire crystal, a flawless luminous glossy black dial, a bidirectional rotating 24hr bezel with a 'Pepsi' insert, and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet with a signed blade clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you appreciate the functionality of a GMT-Master over a Submariner and are looking for a strong example of a Pre-Maxi case model, your search is complete!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40074328506455,"sku":"40921623","price":15670.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS06272_40921623_ROLEX_GMT-MASTER_16700-2-Edit.jpg?v=1674598842","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/rolex-gmt-master-pepsi-as06272","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}