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There was no Coke GMT like we had hoped for at Watches and Wonders 2024 (well, at least not from Rolex), but the Crown did unveil a new GMT-Master II in stainless steel that’s sure to have a years-long waitlist by the end of the week.
Joining the red and blue “Pepsi”, the black and blue “Batman” and the black and green lefthanded “Sprite” as the fourth Oystersteel GMT-Master II in Rolex’s lineup, the brand has now unveiled a version with a black and gray Cerachrom bezel that’s available on either a Jubilee or Oyster bracelet.
The new GMT comes on your choice of an Oyster or Jubilee bracelet, like the other Oystersteel GMT-Master II models.Rolex
The new watch is powered by the familiar Rolex Cal. 3285 present in other modern GMT-Master II models.Rolex
The Most Subtle Rolex GMT-Master II
Who is this GMT for? Well, all of Rolex’s current GMTs in Oystersteel have been a bit flashy, with either bright red, green or blue colors on their polished Cerachrom bezels. The latest version, which as of now has no nickname, is much more subtle with its monochrome styling, offering a more low-key GMT for those looking to avoid attention.
The green lettering and GMT hand recall earlier Rolex GMT models.Rolex
A Touch of Déjà Vu
If you’re thinking this GMT looks a bit familiar, you’re not wrong. The black and gray ceramic bezel was actually introduced last year on the reference 126713GRNR. That watch, however, was in “Rolesor,” which is Rolex code for steel and yellow gold two-tone. Now that we have an all-steel version, that means the price point — at least at retail — will come in much lower.
There’s something else familiar about this new GMT for Rolex fans. The green “GMT-MASTER II” lettering on the black lacquer dial, along with the green painted GMT hand, recall Rolex’s previous all-black GMT-Master II, ref. 116710LN, which was produced from 2007 — 2019 and featured the same green accents.