Rolex
GMT-Master II
116710LN
The definitive steel GMT — black dial, ceramic bezel, COSC-grade precision.
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Overview
The Rolex GMT-Master II reference 116710LN represents a landmark chapter in the GMT-Master II lineage, pairing a 40 mm Oystersteel case with a crisp black dial and a monochromatic black Cerachrom bezel insert. Introduced in 2007, it was among the first GMT-Master II references to adopt Rolex's proprietary ceramic bezel technology, replacing the aluminium inserts that had defined the line for decades. The reference remained in production until 2019, earning a reputation as one of the most versatile and enduring two-timezone watches in the modern Rolex catalogue.
History
The GMT-Master II line traces its origins to a collaboration with the aviation industry, designed to track multiple time zones simultaneously — a function that remained central to the 116710LN's identity. When Rolex unveiled this reference at Baselworld 2007, the shift to a Cerachrom ceramic bezel marked a decisive technological step forward, offering superior scratch and fade resistance compared to its aluminium predecessors. Powering the watch is the in-house Calibre 3186, a movement featuring a Parachrom hairspring and independent GMT hand, allowing the local hour hand to be set in one-hour increments without stopping the seconds. The reference was succeeded in 2019 by the 126710BLNR and 126710LN, which introduced the updated Calibre 3285 and a redesigned case architecture.
Notable points
- The black Cerachrom bezel insert — one of the first on a GMT-Master II — offers exceptional resistance to scratching and UV-induced fading compared to earlier aluminium bezels.
- Calibre 3186 features a Parachrom hairspring, providing increased resistance to shocks and magnetic fields, and is chronometer-certified to COSC standards.
- The independent GMT hand allows the wearer to track a second time zone without disrupting the running of the main timekeeping display.
- The all-black bezel and black dial combination gave the 116710LN a distinctly understated, tool-watch character that set it apart from the two-tone bezel variants in the GMT-Master II family.
- A production run spanning roughly twelve years cemented the 116710LN as one of the longer-lived references in the modern GMT-Master II series, building a substantial collector following.
