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1991 Rolex GMT-Master 16700 "Pepsi" - Stainless Steel Black Dial

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A Classic Case And The Pepsi Bezel
This GMT-Master is configured with the most recognizable bezel in Rolex's history: the red and blue "Pepsi" insert. Set against a glossy black dial, the combination is a cornerstone of the brand's design language. The 40mm stainless steel case retains the more traditional proportions that preceded the modern "Super Case" era, giving it a classic profile on the wrist. This 1991 example combines vintage elements with the modern reliability of a sapphire crystal and the quick-set date function of the Caliber 3175 movement.
The Pilot's Solution To Time Itself
Developed in the 1950s for Pan American pilots on transatlantic routes, the GMT-Master was a direct answer to a real-world problem. Aviation professionals needed to track two time zones at once, and Rolex delivered a brilliantly functional solution: a fourth hand, read against a rotating 24-hour bezel. This reference 16700 is a direct descendant of that original tool watch. Produced from 1988 to 1999, it was the final watch to carry the GMT-Master name before the line was succeeded entirely by the GMT-Master II. It represents the end of an era, a modern refinement of a professional instrument that was born in the cockpit.
Sharp Lugs And A Clean Dial
The glossy black dial is in excellent shape, with its white gold marker surrounds and original tritium lume intact. The 40mm case is defined by sharp, thick lugs, and the red and blue aluminum bezel insert is clean. This watch is in Very Good Vintage Condition, showing honest and minimal wear consistent with its age. The stainless steel Oyster bracelet is in good order. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
A Foundational Piece For Any Collection
Few watches hold the same weight in a collection as the GMT-Master. This reference 16700 occupies a unique position, blending the vintage appeal of a tritium dial and classic case proportions with the durability of a sapphire crystal. It's robust enough for daily wear, yet significant enough to be a cornerstone piece. For a collection already established, it adds a foundational sport model. As a first serious watch, it offers a direct connection to one of the most important chapters in Rolex's history.
Key Specs
Reference: 16700
Model: GMT-Master
Year: 1991
Movement: Automatic
Case Size: 40mm (Excluding Crown)
Bezel: Stainless Steel, Pepsi
Bracelet: Oyster Stainless Steel
Bracelet Length: Up to 6.75in
Dial: Black
Metal: Stainless Steel
SKU: 1828
Fit & Customization
We want your watch to fit the day it arrives, so its next chapter starts the moment you put it on, and that's why we offer:
  • Any two-piece strap swapped out and customized in the material, color, and length you want
  • Links added or removed on a metal bracelet
  • Integrated bracelets resized, which few dealers will take on
Contact us about the listing or your order and we'll take it from there.