Rolex GMT Master II "Batgirl" 2020
Among the catalogue of Rolex's most popular models sits the GMT Master II. The GMT Master II, aptly named from its celebrity status as the premier travel watch, has long since remained the go-to timepiece for pilots, travelers, and those looking simply for a reliable watch. First produced in the late 1950s, the GMT Master was conceived under the idea that pilots should deserve their own tool watch -- divers had the Submariner, mountaineers had the Explorer, and linemen had the Milgauss. A gap in the market was spotted, and Rolex went to work. First contracted by PanAm Airways, the early GMT Master sported a simple red GMT hand, a small date window, and the infamous blue and red colorway to serve the PanAm clientele. This configuration is now known as the "Pepsi", and since the days of servicing primarily airline pilots, Rolex has expanded its designs to encompass several different colors, sizes, and features.
Our model, a 2020 edition 126710BLNR, sports several premium features among the movement, case, bracelet, and dial. To begin, the movement, a calibre 3285, supports up to seventy hours of power reserve, maintains COSC standards, sports a Perachrom hairspring, and utilizes Rolex's patented chronergy escapement. The movement is also fitted with Rolex's patented Flex Shock Absorbers. In order to protect and house the calibre 3285, Rolex has ensured its case design maintains top-shelf quality; the case and caseback are constructed of the same proprietary Rolex Oystersteel. Oystersteel has been a staple of Rolex for several decades now. and it provides both hardy protection and scratch resistance. The case finishing, in classic Rolex fashion, combines a mixture of elegant brushing and flamboyant high polishing. The bracelet finish matches that of the case perfectly, with high polished center links flanked by brushed end pieces to bring the ensemble together. The dial is a simple glossy black, dotted throughout with 18k white gold luminous indices. The dial also sports a patented Rolex cycloptic lens, providing a clear and visible view of the date. Our model, pictured above, is new, and contains the original box and papers.
Specs:
- 40mm Case Diameter
- 12mm Case Thickness
- Oystersteel Case Material
- Cerachrom Bezel Insert
- Blue and Black Bezel Colorway
- Blue Independent GMT Hand
- Date Display and Cycloptic Lens
- Glossy Black Dial
- 18k White Gold Luminous Indices
- Automatic Rolex Calibre 3285
- 70 Hours Power Reserve
- Anti Magnetic and Anti Shock Properties
- New, with Box and Papers
- 2020 Model Production