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Rolex · GMT-Master II

Rolex GMT-Master II

Ref. 126718GRNR · GMT

$50,800
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Case

Diameter
40mm
Material
18kt Gold
Finish
18 kt Everose gold
Water resistance
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Shape
Flat
Dial colour
Black
Indices
Index
Lume
Chromalight

Movement

Caliber
3285
Type
Automatic
Beat rate
28,800 vph
Power reserve
70h
Jewels
34
Hacking
Yes
Hand-winding
Yes
Complications
GMT, Date

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
rotating_bidirectional
Bracelet
metal_jubilee

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GMT-Master II collection · 3 watches

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02The community take

Owners talk.

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Owners widely praise the Rolex GMT-Master II for its exceptional legibility, robust build, and comfortable bracelet taper, with many considering it the best stainless steel GMT ever made. Some find the two-tone variants a perfect balance between sports and dress, while others highlight the versatility of the "Batman" or the iconic status of the "Pepsi." The grey and black variant offers a more reserved aesthetic, and some owners view the all-black 116710LN as the best value buy. However, the bidirectional bezel's lack of satisfying clicks and the Oystersteel's proneness to scratching are noted drawbacks. Some owners find the green GMT hand and text difficult to see, and one owner considers it a downgrade from the Submariner due to its lack of quick-set date and lower water resistance. The Rolex GMT-Master II is difficult to obtain at retail, with wait times averaging 12-24 months.

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