When did Rolex stop making the GMT-Master?

At Baselworld 2019, just one year after the introduction of the stainless steel “Pepsi” GMT-Master II ref. 126710 BLRO, Rolex discontinued the ref.

Is a GMT better than a submariner?

Modern iterations of the Submariner feature a higher depth rating of up to 300 meters as opposed to the GMT Master II’s standard 100 meters.

What does GMT-Master stand for?

Greenwich Mean Time
The Rolex GMT-Master wristwatch was originally designed in collaboration with Pan American Airways and issued by the airline to their crews on long-haul flights. (“GMT” in the name stands for Greenwich Mean Time also known as Coordinated Universal Time).

What is GMT-Master designed for?

Specifically designed to to allow the wearer to track two different time zones, the GMT Master was issued by Pan-Am to their crews on long-haul flights.

What does GMT Master mean?

GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time and is point “0” on the 24-hour international timezone scale. To put it simply, a GMT watch is a timepiece that displays both a 24-hour and a 12-hour timescale. To find out what they look like, then check out our collection of luxury Fileteado GMT watches at Franck Dubarry.

Is gmt master a dive watch?

The Rolex GMT Master II has fewer diving capabilities, but sports one crucial feature that collectors absolutely love. It is a GMT hand, which tells you the time in an alternate time zone. It works by having a fourth hand on the dial that points to a number on the bezel.

Who wears GMT-Master?

Test pilot, Chuck Yeager has been seen wearing a GMT-Master for many years and Tom Selleck wore one for many seasons playing that ’80s TV icon, Thomas Magnum. Nowadays, the GMT-Master mostly enjoys a well-deserved retirement on the wrists of collectors.

Is Rolex GMT Batman discontinued?

The Rolex GMT-Master II Ref 126710BLNR Batman made its debut at Baselworld 2019. It is not a new watch as such. Rather, it supersedes the popular but now-discontinued Rolex GMT-Master II Ref 116710BLNR Batman.

Who wears a Rolex Batman?

John Mayer, the American singer, songwriter, and guitarist is a multi-award winner and all-round fascinating dude. He is also a watch collector – known for his passion for vintage Patek and IWC, in this shot you can see him wearing a Rolex “Batman” GMT.