Reference:116710BLNR: Difference between revisions

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| key identity

| first ~~Rolex~~ with a two-~~tone ceramic bezel~~

| first GMT-Master II with a single-piece blue-and-black two-colour Cerachrom insert

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Caliber 3186 runs the whole production. It carries a blue Parachrom hairspring, Paraflex shock protection, and the revised GMT wheel Rolex used across its Super Case sports references. Power reserve is 48 hours.

The same 3186 powers the 116710LN, so the two ceramic-bezel references ~~are mechanically identical~~ and ~~separate only above the~~ dial. Caliber 3285 replaced it on the 126710BLNR in 2019, bringing a 70-hour reserve and the Chronergy escapement.

The same 3186 powers the 116710LN, so the two ceramic-bezel references share the movement. They remain distinct in bezel, 24-hour hand and dial printing. Caliber 3285 replaced it on the 126710BLNR in 2019, bringing a 70-hour reserve and the Chronergy escapement.

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~~A single~~ dial ~~ran the whole production,~~ glossy black in the Maxi layout with 18K white-gold markers, Chromalight plots, and a blue 24-hour hand. The printed text omits the green "GMT-Master II" signature that appears on the 116710LN, which is the fastest way to separate the two in a photograph.

The documented dial is glossy black in the Maxi layout with 18K white-gold markers, Chromalight plots, and a blue 24-hour hand. The cited record does not establish that every production-year dial was identical. The printed text omits the green "GMT-Master II" signature that appears on the 116710LN, which is the fastest way to separate the two in a photograph.

~~Beyond the~~ hand colour and ~~that~~ signature line, the ~~dial is~~ the ~~116710LN's, unmodified~~. ~~Rolex changed the bezel and left everything under the crystal alone~~.

The hand colour and signature line distinguish the two references in the cited photographs. Service history still matters when assessing an individual dial.

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The 116710BLNR ships exclusively on an Oyster bracelet with solid end links. The Oysterclasp carries the Easylink 5mm comfort extension. Glidelock, the longer micro-adjustment system Rolex uses on the Submariner and Deepsea, does not appear on the GMT-Master II. The Jubilee reaches the Batman family only with the 126710BLNR in 2019.

~~Full-set packaging is the Rolex~~ presentation box, ~~the~~ International Guarantee card, and ~~the~~ swing tags~~, which is~~ the ~~configuration auction catalogues expect on a complete~~ example.

Auction catalogues sometimes show a presentation box, International Guarantee card, booklets, and swing tags with the watch. Those accessories belong to the individual lot and do not prove standard delivery for every example.

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See also the [[Reference:gmt-master|GMT-Master family index]], [[Reference:Movements|movement reference]], [[Reference:Bracelets|bracelet & clasp guide]], and [[Reference:Serial-numbers|serial numbers by year]].

== Gallery ==

File:Ref 116710BLNR hero.webp|Whole-watch view

File:Ref_116710BLNR_dial-detail.webp|Dial and blue 24-hour hand

File:Ref 116710BLNR case-flank.webp|Case flank and crown

File:Ref_116710BLNR_caseback.webp|Caseback

File:Ref 116710BLNR_bracelet-detail.webp|Oyster bracelet and clasp

File:Ref 116710BLNR box-papers.webp|Box and papers

</gallery>

== Sources ==

* [https://www.fratellowatches.com/baselworld-2013-rolex-gmt-master-ii-116710blnr/ Baselworld 2013 - Rolex GMT-Master II 116710BLNR Live Pictures And Official Price], Fratello Watches

* [https://newsroom.rolex.com/watches/oyster-collection/gmt-master-ii Rolex, GMT-Master II newsroom — 2013 two-colour blue-and-black Cerachrom insert]

* [https://watchesbysjx.com/2013/04/baselworld-2013-rolex-gmt-master-ii-with-blue-and-black-ceramic-bezel-ref-116710blnr-with-specs-and-price.html Baselworld 2013: Rolex GMT-Master II with blue and black ceramic bezel ref. 116710BLNR], SJX, SJX Watches

* [https://monochrome-watches.com/history-rolex-gmt-master-and-gmt-master-ii-1955-2024-iconic-traveller-watch-in-depth-review/ In-Depth: The History of the Rolex GMT-Master and GMT-Master II], Monochrome

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 |-
 | key identity
-| first Rolex with a two-tone ceramic bezel
+| first GMT-Master II with a single-piece blue-and-black two-colour Cerachrom insert
 |}
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 Caliber 3186 runs the whole production. It carries a blue Parachrom hairspring, Paraflex shock protection, and the revised GMT wheel Rolex used across its Super Case sports references. Power reserve is 48 hours.
-The same 3186 powers the 116710LN, so the two ceramic-bezel references are mechanically identical and separate only above the dial. Caliber 3285 replaced it on the 126710BLNR in 2019, bringing a 70-hour reserve and the Chronergy escapement.
+The same 3186 powers the 116710LN, so the two ceramic-bezel references share the movement. They remain distinct in bezel, 24-hour hand and dial printing. Caliber 3285 replaced it on the 126710BLNR in 2019, bringing a 70-hour reserve and the Chronergy escapement.
 <span id="dial-map"></span>
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 [[File:Ref_116710BLNR_dial-detail.webp|thumb|right|300px|alt=Blue/black Batman dial|Blue/black Batman dial]]
-A single dial ran the whole production, glossy black in the Maxi layout with 18K white-gold markers, Chromalight plots, and a blue 24-hour hand. The printed text omits the green "GMT-Master II" signature that appears on the 116710LN, which is the fastest way to separate the two in a photograph.
+The documented dial is glossy black in the Maxi layout with 18K white-gold markers, Chromalight plots, and a blue 24-hour hand. The cited record does not establish that every production-year dial was identical. The printed text omits the green "GMT-Master II" signature that appears on the 116710LN, which is the fastest way to separate the two in a photograph.
-Beyond the hand colour and that signature line, the dial is the 116710LN's, unmodified. Rolex changed the bezel and left everything under the crystal alone.
+The hand colour and signature line distinguish the two references in the cited photographs. Service history still matters when assessing an individual dial.
 <span id="case-bezel-crystal-and-crown-notes"></span>
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 The 116710BLNR ships exclusively on an Oyster bracelet with solid end links. The Oysterclasp carries the Easylink 5mm comfort extension. Glidelock, the longer micro-adjustment system Rolex uses on the Submariner and Deepsea, does not appear on the GMT-Master II. The Jubilee reaches the Batman family only with the 126710BLNR in 2019.
-Full-set packaging is the Rolex presentation box, the International Guarantee card, and the swing tags, which is the configuration auction catalogues expect on a complete example.
+Auction catalogues sometimes show a presentation box, International Guarantee card, booklets, and swing tags with the watch. Those accessories belong to the individual lot and do not prove standard delivery for every example.
 [[File:Ref 116710BLNR box-papers.webp|thumb|right|300px|alt=Full set with box, warranty booklets, and warranty card|Full set: presentation box, warranty booklets, and warranty card naming the model and serial]]
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 See also the [[Reference:gmt-master|GMT-Master family index]], [[Reference:Movements|movement reference]], [[Reference:Bracelets|bracelet & clasp guide]], and [[Reference:Serial-numbers|serial numbers by year]].
+== Gallery ==
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
+File:Ref 116710BLNR hero.webp|Whole-watch view
+File:Ref_116710BLNR_dial-detail.webp|Dial and blue 24-hour hand
+File:Ref 116710BLNR case-flank.webp|Case flank and crown
+File:Ref_116710BLNR_caseback.webp|Caseback
+File:Ref 116710BLNR_bracelet-detail.webp|Oyster bracelet and clasp
+File:Ref 116710BLNR box-papers.webp|Box and papers
+</gallery>
 == Sources ==
 * [https://www.fratellowatches.com/baselworld-2013-rolex-gmt-master-ii-116710blnr/ Baselworld 2013 - Rolex GMT-Master II 116710BLNR Live Pictures And Official Price], Fratello Watches
+* [https://newsroom.rolex.com/watches/oyster-collection/gmt-master-ii Rolex, GMT-Master II newsroom — 2013 two-colour blue-and-black Cerachrom insert]
 * [https://watchesbysjx.com/2013/04/baselworld-2013-rolex-gmt-master-ii-with-blue-and-black-ceramic-bezel-ref-116710blnr-with-specs-and-price.html Baselworld 2013: Rolex GMT-Master II with blue and black ceramic bezel ref. 116710BLNR], SJX, SJX Watches
 * [https://monochrome-watches.com/history-rolex-gmt-master-and-gmt-master-ii-1955-2024-iconic-traveller-watch-in-depth-review/ In-Depth: The History of the Rolex GMT-Master and GMT-Master II], Monochrome