Rolex GMT Master 2 Yellow Gold Factory Diamond and Sapphire Bezel Ref: 116758SA 2008

The Rolex GMT-Master II Yellow Gold Factory Diamond and Sapphire Bezel Ref: 116758SA is one of the most extravagant and exclusive interpretations of Rolex’s iconic dual-time sports watch, combining high jewellery craftsmanship with professional travel functionality. Introduced in the mid-2000s, the 116758SA is crafted entirely in 18k yellow gold and distinguished by its spectacular factory-set bezel featuring alternating blue sapphires and diamonds, creating a luxurious reinterpretation of the traditional GMT bezel while retaining its practical 24-hour functionality. The watch is powered by the in-house Calibre 3186, an automatic movement known for its reliability and independently adjustable local hour hand, offering approximately 48 hours of power reserve and certified chronometer precision. Its defining complication is the GMT dual time-zone function, allowing the wearer to track a second time zone using the 24-hour hand and rotating gem-set bezel, a feature rooted in the GMT-Master’s origins as a pilot’s watch developed in 1955 for international travel. Produced in relatively small numbers due to its specialised gem-setting and ultra-luxury positioning, the 116758SA occupies a rarefied place within the Rolex lineup as one of the brand’s most opulent GMT-Master II references, appealing to collectors seeking a fusion of technical functionality, exclusivity, and factory jewellery craftsmanship. Reference: 116758SA Date: 2008 with 2021 Factory Service Size: 40 mm Condition: LNIB Included with sale: Watch Box and both Original Warranty Card and Service Card