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Clueless_Collector shares his unexpected acquisition of the Rolex GMT-Master II 'Batman' (Ref. 116710BLNR), a popular model he initially underestimated. This post captures the excitement of discovering its appeal in person and celebrates its versatility as a daily wearer.
The Rolex GMT-Master II reference 116710BLNR, known by collectors as the "Batman," introduced a novel blue and black ceramic bezel to the GMT-Master II lineup. This was the first time Rolex combined two distinct colors on a single monobloc Cerachrom bezel, a significant technical achievement. The blue segment represents daylight hours, while the black segment denotes nighttime, aiding in tracking a second or third time zone.
This reference features a 40mm Oystersteel case, housing the automatic Caliber 3186 movement, which provides a power reserve of approximately 48 hours. The watch is fitted with a sapphire crystal with a Cyclops lens over the date display and is water-resistant to 100 meters. The black dial provides a contrasting backdrop for the Chromalight hour markers and hands.
Appealing to collectors interested in modern Rolex innovations and practical travel watches, the 116710BLNR quickly became a highly sought-after model. Its distinctive bezel color combination set it apart from previous GMT-Master II references and established a new aesthetic within the collection, preceding subsequent iterations with similar two-tone ceramic bezels.
is just amazing and you will certainly enjoy it. Good thing that you did stay away from the Corum and other watches
The Lange 1s are iconic and superb but you'll soon understand why I pass it Rgds Raymond
Looks good on you and should make for a hardy beater if you decide to use it that way Out of curiosity - you said you\'re staying away from Corum. I remember you having a split second chrono from them that you like a lot. What is now making you more reserved towards the brand?
Plus, I'm not those who collects the same brand, similar models or style like a theme player, haha. I like diversity and prefers varieties. Going forward, I'm only focusing on 4 brands, PP, ALS, Rolex and Omega. Some day, I think I will add some iconic JLC, too (if Nico is reading this Rgds Raymond
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