Rolex GMT-Master II 116710LN

Artisans de Genève GMT-Master II 'The Uncatchable'

Box : Yes Papers : Yes Age : 2023 Movement : automatic Case Size : 40mm Case : Stainless Steel Dial : White Bracelet : Stainless Steel Oyster LOT : 76813 Location : London, United Kingdom Seller : AVL0112 Currency : GBP KEY FACTS This Artisans de Genève is offered by a private seller in the UK A GMT-Master II 'The Uncatchable' inspired by the legendary life of Frank Abagnale Jr. Presented with a display box, outer box and sleeve, certificate of authenticity, certificate of warranty, dust cloth and loupe Also included in the lot are two spare links where the bracelet has been sized The vendor confirms the watch to be in good working order ABOUT THIS WATCH Since 2005, Artisans de Geneve have customised and modified watches exclusively for individual clients Their customer list includes sporting stars and artists for whom the bespoke watchmakers combine traditional Swiss techniques with modern technology to remodel and transform standard manufacturer specifications This 'The Uncatchable' is a bespoke personalisation of a Rolex GMT-Master II ref. 116710, crafted for a private collector This project was inspired by the legendary life of Frank Abagnale Jr., whose storied past, immortalised in the movie 'Catch Me If You Can', serves as the foundation for the watch’s transformation Designed to evoke the elegance of 1960s America, the watch merges vintage aesthetics with modern craftsmanship and materials Every detail reflects the era’s style, from the riveted steel bracelet—an innovation by Artisans de Genève—to the aged 'Albino' dial and two-tone bakelite bezel The dial’s cream tones were achieved through in-house aging, with hand-painted indexes and a retro-inspired date disc The bezel insert features luminescent material, flat teeth, and hand-applied finishes for an authentic vintage appearance The case has been meticulously reworked to include a satin finish with polished facets, complemented by a display case back revealing the movement Powered by the modified Rolex calibre 3186, the movement features a 21K gold oscillating weight with Geneva stripes