Year: Circa 2010
Reference No: 116748SARU
Movement No: 1’273’111
Case No: Z384554; interior stamped 2348
Model Name: GMT-Master II “SARU”
Material: 18K yellow gold
Calibre: Automatic, cal. 3186, 31 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet, max overall length 195mm
Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold Rolex deployant clasp, numbered 15/423, stamped OP5
Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex service guarantee card, warranty booklet, leather wallet, fitted presentation box, and outer box.

For Rolex, experimentation with gem-set sports watches in the 1980s gave way to a more expansive offerings of gem-set pieces in the 21st century. Though this decadent treatment is mostly identified with the Cosmograph Daytona, the Submariner and the GMT-Master have not escaped such luxurious livery. Following in the footsteps of the reference 16758, the first Rolex sports wristwatch to be fitted with precious stones – notably, the ruby, sapphire, and diamond-set bezel reflecting the identifiable “Pepsi” bezel of the stainless steel variant. The updated case and movement that was introduced with the 116748 continued to be called “SARU”, and was made available in yellow, pink, and white gold. Now discontinued, the present, well-preserved example is offered with minimal signs of wear with vibrant and internally flawless sapphires and rubies on its bezel, accompanied by a service card and presentation box.