In addition to the new bezel, rolex refreshed the case shape although remaining at 40 mm to have a broader style, often referred to as the super case. Rolex gmtmaster ii all prices for rolex gmtmaster ii. Rolex gmt master ii pepsi coke and black bezel mens watch 16710 stock number. Rolex gmt master history bobs watches wristwatch guide. The rolex gmt master pepsi a brief history oakleigh. The date change is linked to the traditional hour hand. Breitling a history book 18841984 100 years to build a brand. The new model boosts a new slimmer design with identical functioning caliber. A history of pepsi cola print advertising bob stoddard on. From mid1987 through the fall of 2009, the serial number contains an easytounderstand date code. Although the black bezel insert was introduced in 1972, it is the pepsi insert that is best known on the 1675 and also on its later replacements, the 16750 and 16700. I was fortunate enough to work at the intersection of north and luckie streets in atlanta for over four years. The rolex gmtmaster ii finally stepped out of the shadow of its diving brother, the submariner.
Actor orlando bloom wears one, and pablo picasso and che guevara preferred the timepiece the new version of which caused a huge stir at. Collectors now often buy alternate color scheme bezels and swap them at will for variety, an easy task for anyone with a butter knife, some masking tape and. After a number of model changes along came the gmt master ii reference 16710 in 1989. Nicknamed pepsi by rolex aficionados, the enthusiasm for the gmtmaster is. This is a collector standard example of the rolex oyster gmt master ii 16710 dating from 2001. Three ways to style a rolex gmt master lookbook youtube. Since its introduction in 1954, rolexs gmtmaster line has undergone a number of changes and updates throughout the years, most recently reflected by brandnew reference 126710blro, the pepsi gmtmaster ii in stainless steel announced at baselworld 2018. About to pull the trigger on this jlc mc chronograph.
Along with a few other highprofile releases, the rolex gmtmaster ii pepsi comes to us as. Check out the history of the rolex military submariner here. Mar 27, 2014 one of the most distinctive sport watches in the world is the rolex gmt master ii with the red and blue bezel which is often affectionately referred to as the pepsi bezel in reference to the. You may remember the last gmt to be released was the gmt master ii pepsi in white gold, back in 2014. The watchs bicolor bezel, in red and blue, earned it the nickname pepsi cola. History of rolex gmt master and gmt master ii watches. The gmt master ii from rolex is one of the most wellknown watches that can display multiple time zones. In 2018, rolex would issue the redandblue pepsi on a new steel gmt master ii, which also has a jubilee bracelet in lieu of the oyster bracelet, and it will continue to be sold alongside the older white gold pepsi watch. Preowned and used rolex gmt master watches crown and caliber. This was also the first time the coke bezel was introduced. At baselworld 2019, just one year after the introduction of the stainless steel pepsi gmt master ii ref. E arlier today was the 2018 opening of the watch industry trade show baselworld, and everyone was talking about the new reference 126710blro rolex gmtmaster ii pepsi bezel that was finally released in steel.
The rolex serial number is sequential from 1926 through the middle of 1987, and you can look up the production year in a reference table. The rolex gmt master and master ii either come with a solid or a two tone bezel. In addition to conventional hour, minute and seconds hands, the gmtmaster ii features an arrowtipped hand, which circles the dial once every 24 hours, as well as a bidirectional rotatable 24hour graduated bezel. Collectors and fans cannot get enough of this watch, making it a safe investment for years to come. The longest standing and best known model of vintage gmt master is the 1675 which was introduced in 1959 and produced all the way through until 1980. Rolex gmt master ii prices rolex gmt master i prices crown. Rolex would issue the redandblue pepsi on a new steel gmtmaster ii. The newly introduced fourth hand allowed the display of an additional time, with the corresponding number markings on the outer bezel. Now, ill be the first to admit that the gmt master ii especially the pepsi bezel master ii so named because the red and blue bezel resembles the pepsi cola logo isnt for everyone. Rolex stainless steel gmtmaster wristwatch ref 1675 circa. This watch was graciously provided by wixon jewelers in minneapolis, minnesota. So not only does its hour hand change in onehour increments, but also its bezel which some find more convenient for a gmt watch.
This new rolex gmt master ii features a rare meteorite dial. Well, to know me is to know that if i say i might yet buy something its likely only a matter of time. Designed in collaboration with pan american airways for use by their pilots and navigators, it was launched in 1954. The history and evolution of the rolex gmtmaster ii. In this video, i would like to discuss the rolex gmt master and its history since 1954 with its many iterations and adjustments. Models such as the batman with a blue and black bezel are highly coveted and desired investments.
All you need to know about iconic rolex pepsi gmtmaster ii. Early 1960s rolex pepsi oyster perpetual gmt master. Review of the rolex gmt master ii 16710 luxury tyme. The original rolex signed jet black dial is of course untouched and in excellent condition the pepsi bezel was replaced by rolex in april 2019.
While wellreceived, it left many people with mixed feelings over the precious metal travel watch. Find great deals on ebay for rolex gmt master vintage and vintage rolex gmt master 1675. Pilots used the second time to display the greenwich mean time gmt, which led to the name rolex gmt master. Rolex gmt master vintage cornino pepsi bezel watch 1675 circa 1961 head only. In recent months, ive been seeing reports online regarding some interesting variations on the gmt master ii 16710 for more information on the gmt master ii, click here which have been showing up at dealers, in the last remaining number of models which exist. Mar 21, 2018 for the color scheme, the gmtmaster ii pepsi delivers a vibrant blue, red and black blend. Materials are what characterize this particular rolex gmt master ii. The current 116710 gmt master ii has different system on its ceramic bezel, in that has 24 clicks instead of the 16710s 120 clicks. Make offer rolex gmt master ii pepsi auto 40mm steel mens oyster bracelet watch date 16710 rolex blue dial gmt master ll pepsi 18k white gold. A new gmt master ii, also featured in the book, was introduced last year.
The history and evolution of the rolex gmtmaster gray. This piece has a polished 904l oystersteel stainless steel case with brushed accents, and a 904l oystersteel stainless steel jubilee bracelet. The casual rolex fan would be better served by the more versatile 16610 submariner, or even the all black bezel version of the master ii. The gmt masters history begins with the reference 6542. Rolex gmtmaster ii pepsi in stainless steel hypebeast.
The earlier gmt models either came with a pepsi dial, or the brown and gold dial. The red and blue pepsi ceramic bezel rotates bidirectionally. We realized that well have to put coins in our piggy bank for many more years, and wont be able to buy the new pepsi for that lifechanging event later this year. At the time this slimmer case design was a welcomed change for a number of rolex collectors. Later versions of the gmtmaster could be bought with optional red and black bezel, and allblack bezels, but it was the socalled, pepsi bezel that is the best known and most iconic. The rolex gmtmaster is an icon in the world of watches. Two more gmt master ii models were also introduced. The history of the rolex gmt master is a very special one. The mystery of the rolex gmt master ii 167103186 luxury. The guaranteed genuine rolex signed jet black dial is of course untouched and in excellent condition the pepsi bezel, whilst genuine rolex, will almost certainly have been replaced by rolex in the last year or so. This is one of the socalled stick dial gmt master iis, with the serifs absent on the ii and it has inside we assume, since we havent broken it open the rolex caliber 3186, one of the earliest watches to receive the movement with the thennew parachrom bleu balance spring.
The black dial improves the readability of the luminescent dot hour markers and hands. It was thicker than the gmtmaster, giving it the nickname fat lady. This is the zone that pilots typically use the additional hour hand to display. Rolex 20182019 hardback catolog with pepsi gmt master 2. Handson the 18k white gold rolex gmtmaster ii pepsi. While not for everyone, the two tone bezels are very popular, with the two most popular being the pepsi blue and white bezel example shown right and the fat lady red and black bezel. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Prior to that in 20, we had the batman which was the last stainless steel gmt master ii with blue and black bezel. It is the kind of wristwatch that gets everyones attention when you step into a room. It has been reliably displaying two time zones to pilots and globetrotters for over 60 years. The distinctively coloured 24hour hand displays the home reference time in a first time zone which can be read on the.
From watches aficionados to less experienced fans, they all agree that its looks, functionality and quality are unrivaled. The original gmt master was an adaptation of the datejust turnograph. In 2014, everybodys wishes came true with the reference 116719blro bleu rouge but due to the case being made of solid 18carat whitegold, the thought of owning one only became a. It was produced from 19541959, and was pressure proof up to 50 meters 165 feet. The gmt name comes from greenwich mean time, known today as coordinated universal time or utc. As a result, people can simultaneously read their local time as well as the time back home. The rolex gmt master ii is one of the most famous and popular luxury watches with gmt functionality. The rolex oyster perpetual date gmt master is part of the rolex professional watch collection. One of the most distinctive sport watches in the world is the rolex gmt master ii with the red and blue bezel which is often affectionately referred to as the pepsi bezel in reference to the. The gmtmaster ii houses calibre 3285, a movement that allows travellers to easily adjust their local time via the winding crown, without stopping the watch or affecting the 24hour hand. Its worth noting that in 1954 rolex production reached 1,000,000 total units.
Nov 20, 2017 unquestionably, the rolex gmt master ii pepsi bezel is a very beautiful and exciting model. Rolex serial number lookup by year production age beckertime. From the daytona to the submariner to the daydate to the datejust, there are so many musthave rolex watches out there. Gmt master history, rolex gmtmaster, gmtmaster, rolex. The very second the rolex gmt master ii with a pepsi bezel on a jubilee bracelet was launched in stainless steel or oystersteel, per rolex, it was all over social media. The mystery of the rolex gmt master ii 167103186 by. Impossible to say how the market will look in 40 years, but theres no reason to think that the bb gmt will be an investment piece for the forseeable future. Rolex 1986 1987 calendar gmt master ii 16750 pepsi 16760 fat lady steel gold. In 2011 rolex introduced the first twotoned gmtmaster ii, reference 116710blnr bleu noir, this instantly got people speculating about the return of the pepsi. Early 1960s rolex pepsi oyster perpetual gmt master superlative chronometer mans stainless wristwatch some restoration. Browse the rolex collection below, or simply contact us to book an appointment with our dedicated staff, who can help you make the choice that. This is a beautiful example of the rolex oyster gmt master ii 16710 dating from 1990. All of these gmt master ii watches use the caliber 3186 movement.
In a white gold case, it combines the popular redandblue ceramic pepsi bezel with a silvery gray meteorite dial for a recognizable but distinct look that sets it apart from its sporty siblings. As the leading luxury watchmaker in the world, rolex has a long line of hits. Rolexs pepsi gmt master ii is the hottest watch launch of. Dec 21, 2015 the whitegold gmtmaster ii has a price tag that is 20,000 euros higher than the gmtmaster ii 116710 blnr that was introduced last year. Both the version with the allblack bezel insert and green 24hour hand, and the black and blue batman gmt master ii were discontinued, and in their place, rolex. Apr, 2018 the last time a rolex gmtmaster ii pepsi was released was in 2014, in white gold.
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