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As the first steel GMT-Master II to feature a Cerachrom bezel, the Ref 116710LN was always going to be in demand. But the shiny new bezel is not the only thing that made this watch attractive. Rolex also borrowed several technical advances from other models.

The secure Triplock crown came from the Submariner. This crown uses three sealed zones to ensure watertight security akin to a submarine’s hatch. Rolex chose not to increase the watch’s 100m water resistance rating though. Probably because it’s a pilot’s watch and not a dive watch. Also taken from the Submariner was the Maxi dial design. It’s distinguished by thicker hour and minute hands and larger round markers. Not everyone likes the Maxi dial as it is a bit more in your face. It does seem to improve legibility though.

The original black bezel GMT-Master had a red 24-hour hand. For the Ref 116710LN, Rolex changed this to green. The name “GMT-Master II” also appears in green text on the dial. Subtle changes sure but ones that helped this model become highly recognisable.