We’ve taken a look at the three key components of the GMT Master II Batman edition, but for those of you who love crunching the numbers, here’s some of the detailed stats! If you’re looking to pick up a Batman on the preowned market, you can often find custom modifications to the standard specification, with different bracelets commonplace if you would like your GMT Master to stand out from the crowd. The five link variation adds a class and stability to the piece, coming exclusively in stainless steel to again cement the classic styling of the GMT range. The GMT Master range drew upon the success of the Rolex DateJust in 1945 and incorporated the Jubilee bracelet into the design. And of course, the bezel of the 116710BLNR is the standout feature – the black and blue variation has become a collectors item in itself, even for those collectors with the regular or Pepsi GMT Master versions already. The 24 hour, bidirectional bezel works in conjunction with the designated 24-hour arrow tipped hand, which is controlled using a dedicated function on the winding crown. The GMT Master was created in collaboration with Pan Am airlines and was the first watch to help Pilot’s keep up to date across multiple time zones. Whilst the rotating Bezel like the GMT Master II’s is now commonplace within the current watch market, at the time of the original Master’s release in 1955, it was revolutionary.
The GMT Master II offers a date indicator at the 3 o’clock position helping the wearer keep track on the entire month thanks to its cyclops window.
The solid black face contrasts the luminous, 18ct gold hour markers and hands to make it readable and stylish at all times.Ĭircular hour markers are found outside of the 6 and 9 positions, instead replaced with a thick bar, and the 12 o’clock marker is replaced with the classic Rolex triangular touch.
The dial of the Batman follows the classic stylings of the GMT Master II’s wider range, which originally took inspiration from the Rolex Submariner. So, with the story behind the watch’s superhero nickname nailed down – it’s time to dive into the details of the GMT Master II to see if it packs the punch of its namesake – let’s take a look! When first released in 2013, the BL and NR stood for ‘Bleu’ and ‘Noir’ respectively, the French words for blue and black. If you’re searching the Rolex catalogue, the Batman can be found under the official model number – GMT-Master II ref. Again, take a look at the classic Batman design below and see how the colours match the GMT Master II almost perfectly. As with the Pepsi, the nickname quickly stuck and become widely known in the watch community. Given the success of the red and blue configuration, Rolex again decided to mix up their bezel design, this time going for a blue and black option – which very quickly became known as the ‘Batman.’ Classic Batman comics often depict the hero in a black and deep blue costume which does closely resemble the GMT Master’s latest bezel option. Take a look at the watch side by side with the Pepsi logo – it’s easy to see the resemblance! The first thing you’re probably wondering is how does this particular watch get the nickname of Batman? Well, it’s actually a clever story, especially given the watch itself has no official connection to any Batman film or comic.Īs the Rolex GMT Master range has developed, Rolex have experimented with different bezel colour options, starting off with a red and blue mix which is now commonly known as the GMT Master ‘Pepsi.’ Taking its name from the popular soft drink, the ‘Pepsi’ is now one of the most popular Rolex on the market and is iconic throughout the industry. The Rolex GMT Master II ‘Batman’ is one of the most recognisable and sought after Rolex watches in the world. But the watch we’re looking at today won’t just make you feel like a superstar but a complete superhero! Rolex is often the watch of choice for many superstars across the globe, including American rapper Kanye West, film star Arnold Schwarzenegger and sports royalty Conor McGregor. They’re known for their luxury, durability and cutting edge technology, which has set them at the forefront of the watch market since the early 1900’s. It’s not up for discussion that Rolex are the premier watch brand in the world, with an estimated $8 Billion turnover at the end of 2017.
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