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GMT-Master · 1983 to 1988 · Discontinued · Vintage
“Fat Lady”
Graded on the vintage scale: rank #16 of 26 rated vintage references
Market range centered on the median of 7 recorded eBay sales in the last 12 months (thin data, treat as a guide). Vintage sales include serviced and redialed examples, so the best original pieces can sell above it.
Median recorded eBay sale price for each quarter with 3 or more sales. Dashed line marks the 1986 retail price.
The first GMT-Master II ever made, and the watch that introduced the red-and-black 'Coke' bezel. It was the first Rolex GMT that let you jump the hour hand independently, which meant it could track a third time zone.
Its new movement was thicker than the old one, so Rolex made the case noticeably chunkier. Collectors nicknamed it the 'Fat Lady', and in Italy, where it is especially loved, it is called the 'Sophia Loren' after the famously curvy actress.
It was made for only about five years before Rolex slimmed the design down for the 16710, which makes it one of the shortest-lived and most distinctive sports references of its era.
The Coke bezel was its only factory option, so an original faded insert is a big part of the value. Sapphire crystal, gloss dial, and that thick case give it a look no other GMT shares.
Our verdict: A short-run first-of-its-kind with a cult following. Original bezel insert and unpolished case are what to pay for.
| Sizes | 40mm |
|---|---|
| Case & bracelet | Oystersteel (stainless) |
| Factory bracelet | Oyster or Jubilee |
| Factory bezels | Red and black aluminum 'Coke' (the only factory insert, and the first Coke bezel) |
| Notable dials | Gloss black with white gold surrounds |
| Caliber | 3085 |
| Production | 1983 to 1988 (discontinued) |
| Sold | Example | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | Pre-owned · eBay sale ↗︎ | $14,553 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Pre-owned · eBay sale ↗︎ | $9,750 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Pre-owned · eBay sale ↗︎ | $10,000 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Pre-owned · eBay sale | $10,797 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Pre-owned · eBay sale | $11,500 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Pre-owned · eBay sale | $11,999 |
Recorded eBay completed sales, logged at our last data refresh.
Recorded eBay sales from the last 12 months put the typical Rolex GMT-Master II 16760 at $11,500, with the middle half selling between $10,500 and $12,500 (7 sales). Condition, box and papers move the price within that range.
The Crown Index grades it C+ (66/100) from real resale data, and today's call is bargain hunt. Middle-of-the-pack resale; only worth it at a real discount. Past prices are not a forecast.