First, a correction that matters. There is no Rolex reference 116710LNR. The black-bezel GMT-Master II is the 116710LN. The blue-and-black one is the 116710BLNR, nicknamed the Batman. When you see "116710LNR" in a search box, you are almost always looking at a keyword built by replica sellers, not a watch Rolex ever made.
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That matters because it tells you something about the listings you are about to scroll past. A seller who cannot get a reference number right is a seller who will not get the watch right either.
Why I won't write the comparison you asked for
I get this request a lot. People want a ranked list: which factory, which version, which "best." I don't write those guides.
- Replica watches are counterfeit goods. They carry a trademarked name and logo without permission, which makes the sale illegal in the US and most of Europe.
- The money trail is not clean. Counterfeit watch sales are a known funding channel for organized crime, and seizure data from customs agencies backs that up.
- Buyers lose. Most people who wire money to a replica dealer get a watch that arrives broken, arrives wrong, or never arrives. Chargebacks are close to impossible.
So there is no first pick and no runners-up. If that is what you came for, I would rather you keep your money.
What to buy if you want the 116710LN look
The GMT-Master II formula is simple: 40mm steel case, 24-hour hand, ceramic bezel, Oyster bracelet. Plenty of legit brands do their own version of it.
- Tudor Black Bay GMT. Same parent company, genuine GMT movement, pepsi or black bezel. Roughly a third of the Rolex price on the secondary market.
- Seiko 5 Sports SSK series. Under $500, real GMT function, and nobody will mistake it for something it isn't.
- Steinhart GMT-Ocean. Swiss movement, classic styling, a few hundred dollars used.
- Christopher Ward C63 GMT. Cleaner, more modern case, solid finishing.
None of these pretend to be a Rolex. That is the point. You get a real warranty, a real service network, and resale value.
If you want the actual 116710LN
It was discontinued in 2019 and prices have stayed well into five figures. Buy from a dealer with a return policy or a seller with verifiable history. Ask for the full set: box, papers, and service records. Have a watchmaker open the caseback before you pay. Check the clasp code and the rehaut engraving. If the deal feels fast, it is wrong.
A fake GMT tells time. It never tells you the truth about what you own.