Rolex GMT-Master II
+83 % above RRP
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ℹ️ 1-month trend
Price change over the past 30 days. Shows the short-term market movement — relevant if you want to buy or sell soon.
ℹ️ 4-month trend
The central metric behind the momentum score. It filters out short-term swings and shows the true, medium-term market trend of this reference.
ℹ️ Volatility
Annualised price fluctuation. Below 10 % = very stable, 10–20 % = normal, above 20 % = volatile. With high volatility the price can change quickly — in both directions. Be cautious about buying without checking the current price.
ℹ️ Momentum score
ChronoCheck's own indicator from 0 to 100, calculated from the 4-month trend, volatility and market direction.
- Above 60 — Upward trend. Good time to sell, prices are rising.
- 40 – 60 — Neutral. Stable price level, no pressure to act.
- Below 40 — Downward trend. Wait or enter at a good price.
ℹ️ Investment Grade A/B/C/D
ChronoCheck's own rating for each reference. A 0–100 point scale, made up of four weighted components:
- Momentum (40 pts) — trend strength from the momentum score.
- Liquidity (25 pts) — number of active live listings.
- Stability (20 pts) — inverse volatility — the calmer, the better.
- Source robustness (15 pts) — number of independent market sources.
- A · 75+ Trend is right, liquidity good, data broad.
- B · 55–74 Solid, but one component weaker.
- C · 35–54 Average, volatility or market breadth weigh on it.
- D · below 35 Downward or too little data — a collector's piece.
Not investment advice. Pure data analysis from aggregated market sources.
The current market value of the Rolex GMT-Master II (Ref. 116710) is $15,688. The trend points down (-10.8% over four months). Last sold at auction: $17,206 (Sotheby's, 12/2025).
What if you had bought back then …
What would a purchase at the median market price back then have become — at today's level of $15,688. A pure return calculation, excluding insurance, servicing and transaction costs.
Data from an aggregated median time series (watch_market_daily). CAGR = Compound Annual Growth Rate, normalized to 365 days. Not an investment recommendation.
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Technical data
Lift angle 52° — important for timing-machine diagnosis: with this value a watchmaker can correctly measure rate deviation, amplitude and beat error. ChronoCheck verifies such technical details directly from the manufacturers' factory specifications.
Rolex Ref. 116710 — Variants and collector names
Known as: LN, Lunette Noir, Stealth GMT, Batman, Black GMT
Production phases and changes
- 2007: Launch 116710LN: First steel GMT-Master II with Cerachrom ceramic bezel (all-black), Maxi-Case, Maxi-Dial, Triplock crown, Cal. 3186
- 2008: Serial number engraving from this point exclusively on the rehaut; case engraving between the lugs discontinued
- 2011: Switch to fully randomised serial numbers
- 2013: Introduction of the 116710BLNR 'Batman': world premiere of the two-tone Cerachrom bezel (Blue/Black); simultaneous introduction of Chromalight lume on the dial
- 2019: Discontinuation of both 116710 variants (LN + BLNR); successor 126710BLNR introduced with Jubilee bracelet and Cal. 3285
Movement variants
- 3186 (2007–2019) · 28800 bph
Bezel variants
- 116710BLNR Black-Blue Cerachrom Insert "Batman Bezel"
- 116710LN Black Cerachrom Insert "All-Black / Lunette Noir"
Dial variants
- Chromalight Dial — GMT-MASTER II / Oyster Perpetual / Swiss Made; Maxi indices; date at 3 o'clock with Cyclops; 18k white gold index settings
- Pre-Chromalight Dial / Green Lume — GMT-MASTER II / Oyster Perpetual / Swiss Made; Maxi indices; date at 3 o'clock with Cyclops
Crystal variants
- Saphirglas mit Cyclops
Bracelet variants
- President Ref. 78200
Serial numbers
- M000001 – Z999999 (2007–2007) — Early serial numbers 116710LN: M- and Z-prefix (2007). Sequential system. From 2005, rehaut engraving in addition to case engraving; from approx. 2008, rehaut only.
- V000001 – V999999 (2008–2008) — V-prefix corresponds to approx. 2008–2009. Timed auction sales documentation confirms V669xxx for a 116710 from 2010.
- G000001 – G999999 (2010–2010) — G-prefix = last sequential letter prefix before the switch to randomised serial numbers from approx. 2011.
- randomisiert – randomisiert (2011–2019) — From approx. spring 2011, fully randomised alphanumeric serial numbers. Dating via serial number no longer possible; warranty card or Rolex service documentation is the only reliable means of dating.
The reference 116710LN launched at Baselworld in 2007, succeeding the 16710 and its aluminum bezel. Rolex fitted a steel sports model with a fully black Cerachrom ceramic bezel for the first time, paired with the Maxi case, its broader lugs, and the larger crown guard. Under the hood ticks caliber 3186, a movement that stayed in production until 2019. Collectors know the model today by names like Lunette Noire, Stealth GMT, or simply Black GMT.
Between 2006 and 2008, Rolex still engraved the serial number both between the lugs and on the rehaut. From 2008 on, the case engraving disappeared entirely, and the number has lived exclusively on the rehaut ever since, visible through the sapphire crystal at 6 o'clock. 2011 brought the next cut: Rolex switched to fully randomized serial numbers, putting an end to dating a watch by its number alone — a win for anti-counterfeiting, not collector convenience.
## 2013 brings the blue into the mix
At Baselworld 2013, Rolex unveiled the 116710BLNR, the brand's first two-tone Cerachrom insert. The upper half of the bezel is selectively blackened through a metal-salt reaction, and the blue GMT hand makes the variant instantly recognizable as the "Batman." From that year on, the LN and BLNR ran side by side, both fitted with Chromalight lume rather than the older SuperLuminova dials now prized for their green tint.
## The end of an era, 2019
In 2019, Rolex discontinued both 116710 variants. The BLNR gained a successor in the 126710BLNR, with a Jubilee bracelet and caliber 3285, whose 70-hour power reserve leaves the 3186 well behind. The pure LN version, by contrast, got no direct successor. That's exactly what turns the 116710LN into a collector milestone in its own right today, rather than just a stepping stone between the 16710 and the 126710.
Brand profile: Rolex
Rolex is the most counterfeited watch brand in the world. Super-clones (VSF, ARF, Clean — the latter inactive since a 07/2025 raid, only old stock remains) reach 95%+ similarity. Authenticity is almost always only identifiable through micro-details and caliber behavior.
- Case back: ALWAYS solid and closed — any viewing window means definitely fake (exception: vintage Ref. 6085 only)
- Minute hand length: genuine Rolex minute hands end EXACTLY at the minute chapter ring. 1 mm too long = fake. The strongest VSF tell.
- Seconds hand: smooth sweep without any hesitation — the slightest tick-tock means fake
- Cyclops lens (on Date models): must magnify exactly 2.5×, the date should nearly fill the entire window
Serial number format: Since 2010, a random alphanumeric combination (e.g. 'G3M9K721'). 2000-2010: a letter plus 6-7 digits. Serial number engraved on the rehaut at 6 o'clock (from ~2005 on). Older models: between the lug holes at 6 o'clock on the case.
Further sources
Buying guide: Rolex GMT-Master II
Market situation and price range
At $15,688 the GMT-Master II sits in a segment where first owners sell regularly — clean pieces with box and papers are not uncommon. The jump from "good" to "very good" usually costs 1,000 to 2,000 euros more at purchase. You get that premium back on resale if the condition is preserved.
Where the price stands
The price has fallen by -10.8% over the past four months. No crash, but a clear downward trend. Buyers currently have room to negotiate; sellers are better off waiting for the market to bottom out — unless they have to sell.
Watch out for swings: This reference has an above-average volatility of 83.4 percent. In concrete terms: the price can move by several hundred euros within a few weeks. Check the current value before buying or selling — old listings or auction results from two months ago are of little help.
What to look out for when buying?
- Authenticity: The serial number and reference on the case must match the papers. A professional authenticity check of the Rolex GMT-Master II reliably rules out counterfeits.
- Condition: Check scratches on the case and bezel — professional refurbishment can leave traces.
- Service history: A documented service by the manufacturer or a certified watchmaker increases the value.
- Scope of delivery: Box, papers and warranty card make a noticeable price difference on the GMT-Master II.
- Independent certification: The CPS-52 standard covers 52 checkpoints — from the serial number and the timing machine to water resistance. The result is secured on the blockchain and can be verified at any time.
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Go to the market value tool →Auction results Rolex GMT-Master II 116710
Recent hammer prices for this reference from international auction houses:
| Price | House | Date |
|---|---|---|
| $17,206 | Sotheby's | 12/2025 |
| $285 | Sotheby's | 09/2023 |
| $22,591 | Sotheby's | 09/2022 |
| $19,697 | Sotheby's | 06/2022 |
| $14,445 | Sotheby's | 06/2022 |