Rolex GMT Master 2 White Gold Factory Diamond and Sapphire Bezel Ref: 116759SA 2012

The Rolex GMT-Master II White Gold Factory Diamond and Sapphire Bezel Ref: 116759SA is an ultra-luxury interpretation of Rolex’s iconic travel watch, blending high jewellery craftsmanship with professional dual-time functionality. Introduced in the late 2000s, this reference is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a factory-set bezel adorned with diamonds and blue sapphires, transforming the traditionally utilitarian GMT bezel into a refined, jewel-like display while retaining its functional 24-hour scale. The watch is powered by the in-house Calibre 3186, an automatic movement equipped with Rolex’s Parachrom hairspring, offering strong resistance to shocks and magnetism alongside an approximate 48-hour power reserve, all certified to chronometer standards. Its core complication is the GMT dual time-zone function, allowing the wearer to independently adjust the local hour hand while tracking a second time zone via the 24-hour hand and rotating bezel—an innovation originally developed for Pan Am pilots in 1955 to support intercontinental travel. Within the Rolex lineup, the 116759SA occupies an extremely rarefied position as one of the most opulent GMT-Master II references ever produced, sitting at the intersection of technical travel watch and haute joaillerie, and appealing to collectors seeking both exclusivity and mechanical heritage. 

Reference: 116759SA
Date: 2012
Size: 40 mm
Condition: LNIB
Included with sale: Full Set - Tags