About Kendji Girac’s watch collection
Kendji Girac is a French singer who rose to national prominence after winning The Voice France Season 3 in 2014. Born Kendji Andrieu in Périgueux, he quickly became one of the most commercially successful French artists of his generation, releasing a string of platinum-certified albums and singles that blended pop with flamenco-influenced guitar. His debut album sold over 800,000 copies in France alone, and he has sustained that momentum across multiple releases, arena tours, and major festival appearances. He is also the first artist of Romani heritage to achieve mainstream chart dominance in France at that scale.
The Kendji Girac watch collection, as spotted so far, centres on Rolex — specifically a GMT-Master II reference 16710 in the so-called 'Coke' configuration. This variant is distinguished by its black-and-red bidirectional bezel insert, a colour combination that earned it the 'Coke' nickname. The 16710 was manufactured between 1989 and 2007, powered by the calibre 3185 automatic movement beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour. It was the last GMT-Master II to feature a bidirectional bezel before Rolex standardised to unidirectional rotation on later references. Finding one in clean condition today requires some searching, which makes Girac's choice a considered one rather than a casual purchase.
The 16710 'Coke' sits in an interesting position in the Rolex catalogue — it is vintage enough to carry collector credibility, yet recent enough to still function as a practical daily wear piece. For a performer who has spent the better part of a decade navigating both mainstream pop audiences and a devoted fan base with more discerning tastes, it is a fitting parallel. We have one confirmed sighting in our database so far, but it is a strong opening entry.