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<small>[[Reference:gmt-master|Gmt-Master]] → '''16718'''</small>
<small>[[Reference:gmt-master|Gmt-Master]] → '''16718'''</small>


[[File:Ref 16718 hero.webp|thumb|right|300px]]
[[File:Ref 16718 hero.webp|thumb|right|340px]]
[[File:Ref 16718 bezel-closeup.webp|thumb|right|300px]]
 
[[File:Ref 16718 early-black.webp|thumb|right|300px]]
[[File:Ref 16718 gold-oyster.webp|thumb|right|300px]]


The [[Reference:16718|16718]] is the solid yellow-gold GMT-Master II of the [[Reference:16710|16710]] era. It takes the independent GMT-hand system and puts it into a full-gold case before the ceramic era rewrites the look of the family again. In the current source set, it is also one of the clearest reminders that precious-metal GMTs are not side notes. They are their own collector lane.
The [[Reference:16718|16718]] is the solid yellow-gold GMT-Master II of the [[Reference:16710|16710]] era. It takes the independent GMT-hand system and puts it into a full-gold case before the ceramic era rewrites the look of the family again. In the current source set, it is also one of the clearest reminders that precious-metal GMTs are not side notes. They are their own collector lane.
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== Dial map ==
== Dial map ==


[[File:Ref 16718 early-black.webp|thumb|right|280px|Early black 16718]]
The current package supports two branches, but not equally.
The current package supports two branches, but not equally.


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== Case, bezel, crystal, and crown notes ==
== Case, bezel, crystal, and crown notes ==


[[File:Ref 16718 bezel-closeup.webp|thumb|right|280px|Black 24-hour bezel close-up]]
The case is the expected full-gold five-digit Oyster case with sapphire and a 24-hour aluminum insert. The biggest unresolved issue here is not the case or crystal. It is the branch map.
The case is the expected full-gold five-digit Oyster case with sapphire and a 24-hour aluminum insert. The biggest unresolved issue here is not the case or crystal. It is the branch map.


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== Bracelets, end links, clasps, and packaging notes ==
== Bracelets, end links, clasps, and packaging notes ==


[[File:Ref 16718 gold-oyster.webp|thumb|right|280px|Gold Oyster bracelet]]
The direct black examples in the package both show gold Oyster presentation, and the later one adds stronger box-and-papers support.
The direct black examples in the package both show gold Oyster presentation, and the later one adds stronger box-and-papers support.