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GMT-Master IIOyster, 40 mm, Oystersteel

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The Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II in Oystersteel with an Oyster bracelet.

This model features a black dial and a two-colour Cerachrom bezel insert in red and blue ceramic. Designed to show the time in two different time zones simultaneously during intercontinental flights, the GMT-Master II has come to be recognized for its robustness and versatile appearance.

24-Hour Rotatable Bezel

Innovative high-technology

In addition to conventional hour, minute and seconds hands, the GMT-Master II features an arrow-tipped hand, which circles the dial once every 24 hours, as well as a bidirectional rotatable 24-hour graduated bezel.

The distinctively coloured 24-hour hand displays the “home” reference time in a first time zone which can be read on the graduations on the bezel. The traveller’s local time is easily set by “jumping” from hour to hour, thanks to an ingenious mechanism operated via the winding crown: the hour hand can be adjusted forwards or backwards independently of the minute and seconds hands. This allows travellers to adapt to their new time zone without affecting the precision of their timekeeping.

Model features

Black dial High legibility in all circumstances
Oystersteel Highly resistant to corrosion
The Oyster bracelet Alchemy of form and function
Two Time Zones Simultaneous display
The Cyclops lens A magnifying lens
3285 Movement Superlative performance

More GMT-Master IITechnical Details

- Model Case
  Model Case Oyster, 40 mm, Oystersteel Oyster Architecture Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown Diameter 40 mm Material Oystersteel Bezel Bidirectional rotatable 24-hour graduated bezel. Two-colour red and blue Cerachrom insert in ceramic, moulded numerals and graduations Winding Crown Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness system Crystal Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date Water Resistance Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet
- Movement
  Movement Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding, GMT function Calibre 3285, Manufacture Rolex Precision -2/+2 sec/day, after casing Functions Centre hour, minute and seconds hands. 24-hour display. Second time zone with independent rapid-setting of the hour hand. Instantaneous date. Stop-seconds for precise time setting Oscillator Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring. High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers Winding Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor Power reserve Approximately 70 hours
- Bracelet
  Bracelet Oyster, flat three-piece links Bracelet Material Oystersteel Clasp Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Easylink 5 mm comfort extension link
- Dial
  Dial Black Details Highly legible Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence
- Certification
  Certification Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)

How to Set your GMT-Master II

Synonymous with excellence and reliability, Rolex watches are designed for everyday wear, and depending on the model, perfectly suited for a wide range of sports and other activities. Built to last, these timepieces are characterized by their distinctive and timeless aesthetics. The Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II is an ideal watch for criss-crossing the globe. Learn more about its features and how to set the date and two time zones by watching the video.

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Designed to show the time in two different time zones simultaneously, the GMT-Master, launched in 1955, was originally developed as a navigation instrument for professionals criss-crossing the globe.

Heir to the original model, the GMT-Master II was unveiled in 1982, with a new movement ensuring ease of use. Its combination of peerless functionality, robustness and instantly recognizable aesthetics has attracted a wider audience of world travellers.

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High-Technology Ceramic
Design
The emblematic two-colour bezel makes the GMT-Master II instantly recognizable. This bidirectional rotatable bezel is fitted with a 24-hour graduated Cerachrom insert manufactured from extremely hard ceramic, created thanks to a pioneering process developed by Rolex.
The two-colour Cerachrom insert is divided in two halves: one for daytime hours and the other for night-time. Rolex developed an exclusive technique to create the Cerachrom insert in red and blue – the GMT-Master’s original colours. The sharp, clear demarcation between the two colours is the result of great delicacy and precision during different stages of the colouring process.
The 18 ct Everose gold and Everose Rolesor versions of the GMT-Master II introduced in 2018 both feature a bezel with a Cerachrom insert in a black and brown ceramic. On the dial of each watch, the name “GMT-Master II” is inscribed in powdered rose, a first for the range.
The GMT-Master II in 18 ct white gold presented in 2019 features a meteorite dial for the first time. This dial is crafted from an extremely rare slice of iron meteorite that travelled billions of kilometres across the solar system to reach Earth.

Two time Zones at once
Features
When abroad, travellers can read the time in two time zones simultaneously. With traditional hour, minute and seconds hands, a triangle-tipped 24-hour hand and a bidirectional rotatable bezel with 24-hour graduated Cerachrom insert, the GMT-Master II can display either the local time and the reference time, or the local time and that of an alternative time zone.
The GMT-Master II houses calibre 3285, a movement that allows travellers to easily adjust their local time via the winding crown, without stopping the watch or affecting the 24-hour hand. As a result, people can simultaneously read their local time as well as the time “back home”. The date change is linked to the traditional hour hand (local time).
The GMT-Master II is equipped with calibre 3285, a new-generation movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. A consummate demonstration of technology, this self-winding mechanical movement offers fundamental gains in terms of precision, convenience and reliability, as well as resistance to shocks and magnetic fields. Calibre 3285’s power reserve is approximately 70 hours.
The 18 ct gold versions and the Everose Rolesor version of the GMT-Master II are fitted with the three-piece link Oyster bracelet, while the Oystersteel versions are available with an Oyster bracelet or with a five-piece link Jubilee bracelet. In 2019, the blue and black Cerachrom bezel insert, Oystersteel and Jubilee bracelet were brought together on the GMT-Master II for the first time.
The Oyster and Jubilee bracelets are equipped with a Rolex-designed Oysterlock safety clasp that prevents accidental opening. It is also fitted with the Easylink rapid extension system that allows the wearer to increase the bracelet length by approximately 5 mm, providing additional comfort.

Conquering The Skies
History
The Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master was launched in 1955, at a time when intercontinental travel was experiencing a rapid expansion. It even became the official watch of Pan American World Airways – better known as Pan Am – then the most prominent American intercontinental airline.
When Concorde, the first supersonic passenger airliner, performed its final test flights in the 1960s, Rolex proudly announced that both the British and French test pilots wore GMT-Master watches, cementing the status of the GMT-Master in an era of supersonic flight.
1955 - Launch of the GMT-Master
24-hour graduated two-colour insert in plexiglass
Emblematic design
On the original 1955 model, the 24-hour graduated bezel insert was divided into two halves – one red, to correspond with daylight hours, and one blue, for night-time. Over the years, the insert has been made available in different colour combinations. Initially made from Plexiglas, it was replaced by anodized aluminium in 1959 and high-technology ceramic in 2005.
1982 – Launch of the GMT-Master II
The new movement allowed the hour hand to be set independently.
Independent hour hand
On the original GMT-Master, the conventional hour hand, the minute hand and the 24-hour hand were synchronized. In 1982, Rolex introduced a new movement that allowed the hour hand to be set independently of the other hands.
2005 - GMT-Master II
with 24-hour graduated Cerachrom insert in black ceramic.
Ceramic bezel insert
In 2005, Rolex replaced the bezel insert in aluminium with ceramic – a further innovation. As a pioneer in the design and creation of ceramic components, the brand developed its monobloc bezels and monobloc ceramic inserts in-house.
2013 - GMT-Master II
with 24-hour graduated two-colour Cerachrom insert in blue and black ceramic.
2014 - GMT-Master II
with 24-hour graduated two-colour Cerachrom insert in red and blue ceramic.
2018 - GMT-Master II
with 24-hour graduated two-colour Cerachrom insert in brown and black ceramic. Introduction of the new-generation calibre 3285

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Perpetual

More than a word on the dial, Perpetual is a spirit that drives everything we do.

Is Rolex GMT

Rolex GMT Master II 16710 was manufactured in the long period between 1989 and 2007. However, there were dial variations with a very short production run, which are rare and very sought after today.

Can I swim with my gmt master 2?

The crown is completely screwed down against the case. When the crown is in this position, the Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet).

What year was the Rolex GMT

The first Rolex Batman watch, released in 2013 and officially named the Rolex GMT-Master II, ref. 116710BLNR, was quickly given its nickname for the black and blue ceramic bezel around the watch dial, which was reminiscent of Batman's classic comic book colours.