Introduction
Released in 1954, the Rolex GMT-Master resulted from a collaboration between now-extinct airline Pan Am and Rolex on a watch that would display the time across two time zones at once. Thanks to the popularisation of commercial air travel, planes were becoming more advanced and traveling longer distances. This resulted in pilots crossing time zones during flights more frequently, and thus a need for uniformity across the aviation industry was highlighted. To eliminate errors caused by time confusion, the industry adopted a standard time-zone, Greenwich Mean Time. As such, the GMT-Master's fourth hand, its 2nd hour hand, was used to constantly display Greenwich Mean Time, as its model name implies, while its regular hour hand displayed local time. While the aviation industry's standard time-zone switched to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) in 1972, the name of the legendary GMT-Master was far too long in use for Rolex to change it. Today, the GMT-Master has become one of Rolex's most iconic models, with very few pilot's watches, if any, rivaling its level of fame, popularity, or signature design – and it certainly looks like it will stay that way.
Released in 2019 as a follow-up to the 'BATMAN' and thus nicknamed the 'Batgirl,' the ref. 126710BLNR features the newest cal. 3285 movement, paired with a jubilee bracelet and the Batman's signature blue and black Cerachrom bezel.
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Grade
M 9
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Box and papers, Hang Tags
Est. value range
$10,000 – $15,000
The Details
Brand
Rolex
Dimensions
40mm
Model
GMT-Master II
Movement
Automatic cal. 3285
Reference
126710BLNR
Bracelet
Stainless steel Jubilee bracelet
Year
2020
Condition
Near-Mint
Material
Stainless steel
Included
Watch, box, papers, and hang tags
Dial Color
Black
THE BEZEL
As its nickname suggests, this ref. 126710BLNR features a two-toned Cerachrom bezel, rendered in blue and black. The indexes are inlayed with platinum for maximum durability, and its black dial features a blue GMT hand which ties the display and the bezel together nicely.
THE BRACELET
The first sports watch from Rolex to feature a jubilee bracelet in a generation, the Batgirl adds a bit of flair to the usual sport Rolex on an oyster bracelet theme.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
The watch is in near-mint condition. The stainless steel case shows only light handling marks, with some factory stickers still intact. The Jubilee bracelet is in like-new condition, currently fitted with 17 links, 6 of which are removable, and includes 1 additional link. It fits an approximately 7” wrist. The watch is offered as a complete set with boxes, warranty card, booklets, hangtags, and card holder.
Our Perspective
Highly coveted and almost impossible to source from an authorized dealer, this example has been worn with care. It is sold with the original box and accompanying hang tags, as well as its guarantee dated 2020.
