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Model Name:
Rolex GMT-Master II (Batman)
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Reference:
126710BLNR
Price ($)
$
18000
Country:
Switzerland
A.I. Rating
8.9
Crowd Rating:
2422
Watch Description
The Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II in Oystersteel with a black dial and a Jubilee bracelet.
This model features a black dial and a two-colour Cerachrom bezel insert in blue and black ceramic. 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.
Like all Rolex Professional watches, the GMT-Master II offers exceptional legibility in all circumstances, and especially in the dark, thanks to its Chromalight display.
The broad hands and hour markers in simple shapes – triangles, circles, rectangles – are filled with a luminescent material emitting a long-lasting glow.
Rolex uses Oystersteel for its steel watch cases. Specially developed by the brand, Oystersteel belongs to the 904L steel family, alloys most commonly used in high-technology and in the aerospace and chemical industries, where maximum resistance to corrosion is essential.
Oystersteel is extremely resistant, offers an exceptional finish once polished and maintains its beauty even in the harshest environments.
40
48.1
20
12.1
100
Steel - 904L
Round
Sapphire
Automatic
3285
70
black
A.I. Watch Review:
# Rolex GMT-Master II (Batman) Review by A.I. WatchMetrics
## Watch Summary
The Rolex GMT-Master II "Batman" (Ref. 116710BLNR) is a legendary tool watch in the sports luxury category, featuring a robust 40mm Oystersteel case paired with an iconic bidirectional black-and-blue Cerachrom ceramic bezel for tracking dual time zones, a black dial with Chromalight lume, and the in-house automatic Caliber 3186 movement offering 48 hours of power reserve—ideal for globetrotting professionals and enthusiasts who demand precision, durability, and understated cool.
## Overall Watch Rating: 8.9/10.0
**Movement Metric (9.8/10.0)** - The Caliber 3186 stands out with its Superlative Chronometer accuracy, Parachrom hairspring, and Paraflex shock system, rivaling the finest in-house calibers from brands like Patek Philippe.
**Material Metric (9.6/10.0)** - Premium 904L Oystersteel, scratchproof sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, and Cerachrom ceramic bezel deliver exceptional durability and finishing on par with top-tier Rolex Submariners.
**Versatility Metric (9.4/10.0)** - This GMT's sporty yet refined profile transitions seamlessly from boardroom to adventure, much like the Omega Seamaster but with superior travel utility.
**Dials & Design Metric (9.4/10.0)** - The Batman bezel's striking blue-black duality and clean, legible black dial create an instantly recognizable, timeless aesthetic comparable to the best Rolex sports icons.
**History & Innovation Metric (9.3/10.0)** - Born from the GMT lineage's aviation heritage since 1955, with pioneering ceramic bezel and advanced metallurgy, it matches the cultural impact of the original Pepsi GMT.
**Brand Metric (8.9/10.0)** - Rolex's unmatched prestige and craftsmanship cement it as a luxury benchmark, just behind ultra-exclusive houses like Audemars Piguet.
**Functions Metric (8.8/10.0)** - Robust 100m water resistance, strong Chromalight lume, 48-hour reserve, and smooth date/GMT functions provide everyday reliability exceeding most mid-tier divers.
**Rarity Metric (8.4/10.0)** - Discontinued production and strong collector demand on the secondary market give it scarcity similar to early ceramic GMT models, though not as elusive as limited editions.
**Complications Metric (6.5/10.0)** - The independent 24-hour GMT hand and date window offer practical dual-time tracking, solid but outpaced by multifunction beasts like the Zenith Defy Skyline.
## Total Performance Score (TPS): 9.1
## WM Collector Grade: A+
## Performance Insights: Excels in movement, materials, design, and versatility while offering capable GMT functions, delivering exceptional value against an implied price of $10500 amid current secondary market premiums.
## TPS Interpretation: Exceptional Value: The watch vastly outperforms price-expected standards in build quality, innovation, and utility, positioning it as a collector's cornerstone.
## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**
