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Everything You Need to Know About the 2018 Rolex GMT-Master II Lineup
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Everything You Need to Know About the 2018 Rolex GMT-Master II Lineup
For now, let’s focus on the greener side of the fence.
Rolex’s lead watch at the fair — as you already know — was the Oystersteel GMT-Master II with the “Pepsi” Cerachrom 24-hour graduated bezel; the ref. 126710 BLRO. So, essentially, a steel version of the white gold 2014 “Pepsi”, the ref. 116719 BLRO. But what’s this Oystersteel business?
Remember Rolex’s own superalloy, stainless steel that we’ve always identified as 904L? Oystersteel is the name that they’ve given now to that number. Therefore, we can say that the ref. 126710 BLRO’s case and Jublilee bracelet are in Oystersteel. It’s also worth saying that this is the first modern day Rolex sports watch model that’s been fit on a Jublilee bracelet. One other interesting detail, as reported on watchesbysjx.com, is that the new Jubilee bracelet has been designed such that you won’t be able to fit it on another GMT-Master II that comes originally with the Oyster bracelet, or vice versa.
Along with 10 new patents filed during the development of the 3285, the movement also incorporates the barrel, gear train and Chronergy escapement technology first introduced in the Day-Date 40’s 3255 movement, in 2015. All of which results in a movement that boasts all of the GMT-Master II’s expected functions at greater efficiency and 3-day power reserve (up from 50 hours in the prior movement).
The use of this new generation movement for the 126710 BLRO is indicated on the watch’s dial with a small crown placed in between the words “Swiss Made” at 6 o’clock. The absence of this new marker on the dial on existing Cerachrom bezel GMT-Master II, therefore, indicates the use of the previous 3186 movement.
Technical Specifications & Prices in Swiss Francs
Movement
Self-winding Rolex Manufacture Caliber 3285; hours, minute and seconds hands with a fourth second time zone hand; Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing); 70-hour power reserve
Case
40mm Oystersteel case; water resistant to 100m
Bracelet
Oystersteel five-piece link Jubilee bracelet with folding Oysterlock safety clasp and Easylink 5mm comfort extension link
Price
CHF 8,800[/td_block_text_with_title]
Movement
Self-winding Rolex Manufacture Caliber 3285; hours, minute and seconds hands with a fourth second time zone hand; Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing); 70-hour power reserve
Case
40mm Oystersteel and Everose gold case; water resistant to 100m
Bracelet
Oystersteel and Everose gold flat three-piece link Oyster bracelet with folding Oysterlock safety clasp and Easylink 5mm comfort extension link
Price
CHF 13,400[/td_block_text_with_title]
Movement
Self-winding Rolex Manufacture Caliber 3285; hours, minute and seconds hands with a fourth second time zone hand; Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing); 70-hour power reserve
Case
40mm Everose gold case; water resistant to 100m
Bracelet
Everose gold flat three-piece link Oyster bracelet with folding Oysterlock safety clasp and Easylink 5mm comfort extension link
Price
CHF 35,000[/td_block_text_with_title]
Movement
Self-winding Rolex Manufacture Caliber 3186; hours, minute and seconds hands with a fourth second time zone hand; Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing); 70-hour power reserve
Case
40mm 18ct white gold case; water resistant to 100m
Bracelet
18ct white gold flat three-piece link Oyster bracelet with folding Oysterlock safety clasp and Easylink 5mm comfort extension link
Price
CHF 35,000[/td_block_text_with_title]