Reference:16713: Difference between revisions

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The reference uses GMT-Master II movement logic, which is the main thing separating it from the older two-tone GMT-Master references. Caliber 3185 powers most of the run, and the Field Manual lists late 3186 examples for the final years. Both calibers drive the independent hour hand that defines the GMT-Master II, rather than the older linked-hand system carried by the [[Reference:16753|16753]].

Within this reference, the 3185 to 3186 changeover lands late. The broader Rolex rollout of the 3186, with its Parachrom hairspring and revised GMT wheel, is commonly placed in the mid-2000s, and the 16713 ran until roughly 2007. That compresses the 3186 window inside this reference to the last couple of years of production. In practice, most surviving ~~examples~~ are 3185 ~~watches. A 3186-equipped 16713 is not a mythical creature~~, ~~but it is uncommon, and~~ a ~~seller who claims one~~ should be ~~able to show an original Rolex service invoice or movement photograph. No public Rolex archive confirms the exact serial boundary~~.

Within this reference, the 3185 to 3186 changeover lands late. Most surviving watches are still 3185 examples, so a claimed 3186 should be backed up clearly.

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== Historical market and auction record ==

The auction record for the 16713 is still thin, but the retail side is enough to ~~write~~ the ~~market story honestly. Sotheby's carries direct brown and black pages for~~ the ~~reference, and the Bob's Watches listings add deeper image and bracelet coverage. Together they show the reference~~ is not one-colour and not one-bracelet~~. A true auction-house 16713 lot would still sharpen the picture, particularly for any 3186-equipped late example or any serious Coke or Pepsi claim~~.

The auction record for the 16713 is still thin, but the retail side is enough to make the basic point: the watch is not one-colour and not one-bracelet.

== Sources ==

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 The reference uses GMT-Master II movement logic, which is the main thing separating it from the older two-tone GMT-Master references. Caliber 3185 powers most of the run, and the Field Manual lists late 3186 examples for the final years. Both calibers drive the independent hour hand that defines the GMT-Master II, rather than the older linked-hand system carried by the [[Reference:16753|16753]].
-Within this reference, the 3185 to 3186 changeover lands late. The broader Rolex rollout of the 3186, with its Parachrom hairspring and revised GMT wheel, is commonly placed in the mid-2000s, and the 16713 ran until roughly 2007. That compresses the 3186 window inside this reference to the last couple of years of production. In practice, most surviving examples are 3185 watches. A 3186-equipped 16713 is not a mythical creature, but it is uncommon, and a seller who claims one should be able to show an original Rolex service invoice or movement photograph. No public Rolex archive confirms the exact serial boundary.
+Within this reference, the 3185 to 3186 changeover lands late. Most surviving watches are still 3185 examples, so a claimed 3186 should be backed up clearly.
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 == Historical market and auction record ==
-The auction record for the 16713 is still thin, but the retail side is enough to write the market story honestly. Sotheby's carries direct brown and black pages for the reference, and the Bob's Watches listings add deeper image and bracelet coverage. Together they show the reference is not one-colour and not one-bracelet. A true auction-house 16713 lot would still sharpen the picture, particularly for any 3186-equipped late example or any serious Coke or Pepsi claim.
+The auction record for the 16713 is still thin, but the retail side is enough to make the basic point: the watch is not one-colour and not one-bracelet.
 == Sources ==