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ransom · 12 September 2012, 11:31 AM

Need help from the Rolex experts. Was a Rolex GMT II ever made with the 16700 movement (the one where you can not set the hour hand separately, but instead set the date separately)? I am looking at buying a guy's GMT II, but it has the 16700 movement apparently, and I always thought that all GMT IIs had the ability to set the hour hand separate from the GMT hand. Am I wrong? This is an N serial if that helps. Help!

Tools · 12 September 2012, 12:25 PM

It doesn't matter what the serial number is.. The whole point of the GMT II is the jump feature.

I'd pass on this dodgy offer..

ransom · 12 September 2012, 12:55 PM

Thanks much Larry. I thought this seemed screwy. Appreciate the help.

U5512 · 12 September 2012, 01:14 PM

Maybe the dial was replaced with GMT II dial. I always take off the bracelet to inspect the reference and serial numbers. Did you do that and what is the reference number at the 12:00 side? If it says 16700 then the dial was replaced. Regardless, I would pass on the watch since it is definately a put together GMT.

Adam K. · 12 September 2012, 08:08 PM

16700 movement? No such thing exists. The number refers to the sapphire crystal GMT-Master (not GMT-II) that was produced alongside the GMT-Master II for a period of time, and does NOT have the independently adjustable hour hand, but does have a quick set date. It used the 3175 caliber, and the GMT-II (with independent hour hand capability) used the 3185.

This has been discussed here before: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=35245

Hope this helps!

12 September 2012, 11:31 AM	#1
ransom Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 34	Help! GMT II with 16700 movement? Need help from the Rolex experts. Was a Rolex GMT II ever made with the 16700 movement (the one where you can not set the hour hand separately, but instead set the date separately)? I am looking at buying a guy's GMT II, but it has the 16700 movement apparently, and I always thought that all GMT IIs had the ability to set the hour hand separate from the GMT hand. Am I wrong? This is an N serial if that helps. Help!

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Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	It doesn't matter what the serial number is.. The whole point of the GMT II is the jump feature. I'd pass on this dodgy offer.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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12 September 2012, 12:55 PM	#3
ransom Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 34	Thanks much Larry. I thought this seemed screwy. Appreciate the help.

12 September 2012, 08:08 PM	#5
Adam K. Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: WA Watch: All the Oysters Posts: 811	16700 movement? No such thing exists. The number refers to the sapphire crystal GMT-Master (not GMT-II) that was produced alongside the GMT-Master II for a period of time, and does NOT have the independently adjustable hour hand, but does have a quick set date. It used the 3175 caliber, and the GMT-II (with independent hour hand capability) used the 3185. This has been discussed here before: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=35245 Hope this helps!

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