ROLEX. THE ONLY KNOWN AND HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC DUAL TIME WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTER SECONDS, DATE AND BRACELET, RETAILED BY PATEK PHILIPPE

This truly exceptional example of a ‘Patek Philippe’ Rolex reference 16718 in yellow gold and dating from 1991, will capture the attention and hearts of all Rolex collectors. Since its beginnings in 1905, Rolex watches were sold by the world’s most exclusive jewelers and retailers, including Tiffany & Co., Serpico y Laino and Joyeria Riviera, their relevant names proudly featured on the dials or papers. The present timepiece is believed to be the only known sold to Patek Philippe.

Of course, the magical ‘Patek Philippe’ stamp on the Warranty lifts this watch into another dimension. It can only be best speculated that the watch was ordered by Patek Philippe for one of their important clients who had requested this specific watch from them, or possibly for an important employee at Patek Philippe.

Reference 16718
Reference 16718 is considered as the legitimate successor to the GMT-Master ref. 16758 in 18k gold. The new caliber 3185 movement includes the functions of the independently advance or reverse of the hour-hand and an enabling of the instantaneous setting of the second time. It is the first GMT-Master II model fitted with an 18k gold case.