Rolex
GMT Master II Pepsi L Series - Vintage Tritium Dial

ROLEX GMT-Master II Ref. 16710 Pre-owned 1989  40 mm Stainless steel Red/blue “Pepsi” 24-hour bezel — Date — Calibre 3185 — Sapphire crystal — 100 m water-resistance — Oyster bracelet

« To travel well is to live on two clocks at once. 

There are travellers who suffer jet lag, and travellers who manage it. The 16710 owner belongs to the second group. In a lounge, he doesn’t need a screen—he turns his wrist. Local time lives on the main hands; reference time stays anchored to the 24-hour hand, like a quiet lifeline across continents. After landing, the pattern repeats: others hesitate, he adjusts. One click of the hour hand, then another. The date follows naturally. The watch never stopped; accuracy was never compromised—it simply changed cities. And the Pepsi bezel becomes a small circular map of day and night, a reminder that while he moves forward, someone else is already asleep. A GMT is a true travel tool—useful, precise, discreet.

1989 matters: it marks the start of production for the GMT-Master II ref. 16710. Owning an example from that year means wearing a piece positioned at the very beginning of a reference that would become cult-classic for its longevity and versatility. Over the following years, the 16710’s sapphire crystal, interchangeable bezel inserts (including Pepsi), and practical GMT architecture shaped what many consider the definitive Rolex “travel watch.” The 40 mm steel case is made for motion: robust, comfortable, ready for a fast-paced life. Sapphire crystal protects the dial, while 100 m water-resistance supports everyday wear. Inside, the automatic Rolex calibre 3185 delivers the key advantage: the local hour jumps in one-hour steps independently of the 24-hour hand, making travel adjustments quick and preserving timekeeping continuity. The red/blue Pepsi 24-hour bezel provides a clear day/night reference and can be used, depending on how you set it, for an additional time-zone reading.

The 16710 is a rare “one watch” Rolex: sporty enough for movement, classic enough for the city. The Pepsi bezel adds character without shouting; steel keeps it versatile. It tells a practical story—travel, organisation, useful precision. Rolex GMT-Master II 16710, 1989, stainless steel, Pepsi red/blue bezel, steel bracelet. Delivered with a Mostra travel pouch.Mostra—renowned for its service and customer experience—has been recognized in the specialist press as the pre-owned specialist. Our customer reviews are verified and rated 5 stars, and we support each purchase with rigorous selection, advice, and follow-up. Every watch also comes with an exceptional three-year warranty, rare on the pre-owned market—so you can buy with confidence and wear it fully.