====== Rolex GMT-Master II ====== {{wst>image_cr|Rolex|GMT-Master II|[[Rolex GMT-Master II]]\\ with the additional feature of a **GMT** function (green hand)}} The **GMT-Master II** (full name: **Oyster Perpetual Date GMT-Master II**((Rolex officially calls these models the “Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date GMT-Master” and “Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date GMT-Master II” to reflect the “[[Oyster]]” waterproof case, “Perpetual” automatic movement, and Date complication. These additional terms are commonly omitted in modern times, even by Rolex.))) is a [[GMT]] watch from [[Rolex]] with two central hour hands. It is the successor of the [[Rolex GMT-Master|GMT-Master]]. The GMT-Master lacks an independently-adjustable 24-hour hand and uses the rotating bezel to "set" the remote time. The GMT-Master II has both an independently-adjustable 24-hour hand and rotating bezel and can thus be used to read three time zones at once. ===== History ===== In [[1983]], Rolex introduced the **GMT-Master II**, Ref. 16760, which was the first to offer an hour hand that could be set independently. The case is extra-thick to accommodate this larger [[Rolex 3085|Cal. 3085]] movement, giving rise to the nickname "Fat Lady" today. Like the contemporary Ref. 16750, this model was only produced until [[1988]]. Rolex updated both the GMT-Master and GMT-Master II in 1988 with a sapphire crystal and new case. The lower-end model, Ref. 16700 with [[Rolex 3175|Cal. 3175]], still lacked an independently-adjustable hour hand and was labeled "GMT-Master". The Ref. 16710 GMT-Master II had the independently-adjustable hour hand, thanks to [[Rolex 3185|Cal. 3185]]. The simple GMT-Master Ref. 16700 was phased out in [[1999]]. while the GMT-Master II continued through [[2007]]. Rolex introduced an updated GMT-Master II in [[2005]], now with larger lugs and crown guards (giving the impression of a larger case overall), [[Triplock]] crown, a green 24 hour hand, [[Cerachrom]] ceramic bezel, new movement, and [[Rolex 3186|Cal. 3186]]. The first to be released was the yellow gold 116718LN and an anniversary model with a green bezel. The two-tone (steel and yellow gold) Ref. 116713LN was introduced at [[Basel Fair]] [[2006]], followed a year later by the all-steel Ref. 116710LN. The "Batman" Ref. 1116710BLNR was introduced at [[Baselworld]] in [[2013]], the first Rolex to feature a bi-color ceramic bezel. The famous "Pepsi" bezel was retired in [[2007]] because Rolex could not produce a ceramic bezel insert in the correct shade of red. This was rectified in [[2014]] with the introduction of a white gold Pepsi model. In [[2018]], Rolex introduced an updated GMT-Master II, Ref. 126710, with [[Rolex 3285|Cal. 3285]], and retired the previous references. This new movement boasts 70 hours power reserve, while the look of the watch is updated with a [[Cerachrom]] bezel. A "Pepsi" model is once again available in steel, but the former models remained in production as well. In [[2019]], Rolex introduced an updated "Batman" model with the new [[Rolex 3285|Cal. 3285]] movement and Jubilee bracelet. ===== Two-Tone Models ===== {{wst>image_cr|Rolex|GMT-Master II 16710|Rolex GMT-Master II Ref. 16710A "Coke" bezel}} One aspect of the GMT-Master and GMT-Master II is the use of two-tone [[bezel]]s. This was part of the original spec for the model, and the longevity of certain color combinations has added to the affection of Rolex collectors. In all cases, the color changes at 6 00 and 18 00 on the bezel, indicating [[day/night indicator|day and night]]. ==== Pepsi ==== The classic GMT-Master color combination is "Pepsi", so-called for the red and blue bezel. This iconic Rolex timepiece has been in the lineup since the very beginning, debuting in [[1955]] as the original GMT-Master, [[Rolex GMT-Master 6542|Ref. 6542]]. This first model featured a luminous bakelite bezel which was prone to cracking, so Rolex replaced it with a metal insert in [[1956]]. The [[Rolex GMT-Master 1675|Ref. 1675]] followed in [[1959]] and was produced until [[1980]]. The next model switched to a new movement and Jubilee bracelet [[Rolex GMT-Master 16750|Ref. 16750]] was produced from [[1981]] through [[1988]]. The Pepsi bezel came to the new GMT-Master II line in [[1989]] as [[Rolex GMT-Master II 16710|Ref. 16710]]. This new model featured the new case and new movement and was produced until [[2007]]. When Rolex switched to [[Cerachrom]] ceramic bezels in [[2007]], they were unable to produce an acceptable two-tone combination. Therefore, the Pepsi went on hiatus for almost a decade. When the [[Rolex GMT-Master II 116710|Ref. 116719BLRO "Pepsi"]] was finally unveiled in [[2014]] it featured a white gold case and appropriately high price tag. The "Batman", introduced a year earlier, was the only steel two-tone offering. An [[Oystersteel]] model was reintroduced in [[2018]] with a Jubilee bracelet, anchoring the new-generation [[Rolex GMT-Master II 126710|Ref. 126710BLRO]] GMT-Master II line. This was joined by another white gold model, with blue or meteorite dial, in [[2019]]. ==== Root Beer ==== The original "Root Beer" GMT-Master featured a two-tone brown and cream bezel. This Ref. 16753 also featured a brown dial and two-tone steel and yellow gold case. It is also sometimes called the "Nipple Dial" due to the use of gold pips as [[marker]]s. These pips resemble a precious stone, giving the watch another name "Tiger Eye" or "Tiger Augen". Yet another name for this reference is "Clint Eastwood", after the American actor of the same name who favored it. These were produced through the 1980s. Rolex brought the "Root Beer" look to the GMT-Master II in [[2018]] with the introduction of the new [[Rolex GMT-Master II 126710|Ref. 126711CHNR and 126715CHNR]] in [[Rolesor]] and [[Everose]], respectively. These feature a brown and black bezel rather than brown and cream, and the dial is black rather than brown. ==== Coke ==== The black and red bezel of [[1983]]'s [[Rolex GMT-Master II 16760|GMT-Master II Ref. 16760]] earned the nickname "Coke", likely in response to the existing "Pepsi" name. This model anchored the GMT-Master II line until the Pepsi joined it in [[1989]] with the new [[Rolex GMT-Master II 16710|Ref. 16710]]. These were produced through [[2007]], and the Coke model has not been seen since. ==== Batman ==== The newest named color combination was introduced in [[2013]]. "Batman" has a blue and black bezel and black dial, technically "Lunette Noir" or [[Rolex GMT-Master II 116710|Ref. 116710BLNR]]. Rolex was unable to produce a blue and red bezel yet, so "Batman" was the only two-tone Cerachrom model for a year. This model was updated with a new movement and Jubilee bracelet in [[2019]] as [[Rolex GMT-Master II 126710|Ref. 126710BLNR]]. This time, Batman followed Pepsi by a year. ===== Chronology ===== {{wst>image_cr|Rolex|GMT-Master II 16713|180px}} * 1983-1988 - [[Rolex GMT-Master II 16760|Ref. 16760 "Fat Lady" or "Sophia Loren"]] - [[Rolex 3085|Cal. 3085]] * 1989-2007 - [[Rolex GMT-Master II 16710|Ref. 16710]] - [[Rolex 3185|Cal. 3185]] * [[Rolex GMT-Master II 16710|Ref. 16713]] - Two-tone (Steel/Gold) case * [[Rolex GMT-Master II 16710|Ref. 16718]] - Yellow gold case * 2007-2018 - [[Rolex GMT-Master II 116710|Ref. 116710]] - [[Rolex 3186|Cal. 3186]] * [[Rolex GMT-Master II 116710|Ref. 116710LN]] (2007-2018) - Steel case, black dial, black bezel, green GMT hand * [[Rolex GMT-Master II 116710|Ref. 116710BLNR "Batman"]] (2013-2019) - Steel case, black dial, black and blue bezel, blue GMT hand * [[Rolex GMT-Master II 116710|Ref. 116713LN]] (2006-2018) - Steel and yellow gold case, black dial, black bezel, green GMT hand * [[Rolex GMT-Master II 116710|Ref. 116718LN]] (2005-2018) - Yellow gold case, black dial and bezel, green GMT hand * [[Rolex GMT-Master II 116710|Ref. 116719BLRO "Pepsi"]] (2014-2018) - White gold case, black dial, red and blue bezel, red GMT hand * [[Rolex GMT-Master II 116710|Ref. 116758SA]] - Yellow gold case, blue and white diamond bezel, black dial, white diamond case * [[Rolex GMT-Master II 116710|Ref. 116758SANR]] - Yellow gold case, black and white diamond bezel, black dial, white diamond case * [[Rolex GMT-Master II 116710|Ref. 116758SARU]] - Yellow gold case, red and blue diamond bezel, black dial, white diamond case * [[Rolex GMT-Master II 116710|Ref. 116759SA]] - White gold case, blue and white diamond bezel, black dial * [[Rolex GMT-Master II 116710|Ref. 116759SANR]] - White gold case, black and white diamond bezel, black dial * [[Rolex GMT-Master II 116710|Ref. 116759SARU]] - White gold case, red and blue diamond bezel, black dial * [[Rolex GMT-Master II 116710|Ref. 116769TBR "Ice Watch"]] - White gold case, white diamond pave dial, bezel, bracelet, and case ===== Current Models ===== * [[Rolex GMT-Master II 126710|Ref. 126710]] (2018-present) - [[Rolex 3285|Cal. 3285]] * [[Rolex GMT-Master II 126710|Ref. 126710BLRO "Pepsi"]] (2018-) - Oystersteel case, black dial, red and blue bezel, red GMT hand, Jubilee bracelet * [[Rolex GMT-Master II 126710|Ref. 126710BLNR "Batman"]] (2019-) - Oystersteel case, black dial, black and blue bezel, blue GMT hand, Jubilee bracelet * [[Rolex GMT-Master II 126710|Ref. 126711CHNR "Root Beer"]] (2018-) - Rolesor case, black dial, brown and black bezel, gold GMT hand, Oyster bracelet * [[Rolex GMT-Master II 126710|Ref. 126715CHNR "Root Beer"]] (2018-) - Everose case, black dial, brown and black bezel, gold GMT hand, Oyster bracelet * [[Rolex GMT-Master II 126710|Ref. 126710BLRO "Pepsi"]] (2018-) - Oystersteel case, black dial, red and blue bezel, red GMT hand, Jubilee bracelet * [[Rolex GMT-Master II 126720|Ref. 126720]] (2022-present) - [[Rolex 3285|Cal. 3285]] * [[Rolex GMT-Master II 126720|Ref. 126720VTNR]] (2022-) - Crown and Date window left {{tag>Watch_models GMT_watches Rolex_models Rolex_GMT-Master_models}}