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At this year’s Watches and Wonders, Rolex revealed one of their most exciting and dynamic panels in recent memory. One of the standout pieces from their selection of new watches was the Rolex GMT Master II 126718GRNR.
This is a new iteration of the beloved GMT-Master II series. It has been several years since Rolex has added any new versions of this watch to their product line, so the news that there were not one, but two new versions of this timepiece prompted much excitement. There is one new watch that is encased in Rolesor, and the other in yellow gold. For the purposes of this article, we will be focusing on the 18K yellow gold model.
Below, we will examine this new watch from several different vantage points. We will begin by looking at the more technical aspects of the timepiece. The design choices and more visual aspects of the watch will then be analyzed. Finally, we will conclude with some final thoughts on the watch.
What Are The Technical Specifications of the Rolex GMT-Master II 126718GRNR?
This new model of the Rolex GMT-Master II measures 40 mm. It is powered by the 3285 caliber movement, which is produced in-house by Rolex. It is perpetual, mechanical, self-winding, and contains a GMT function. It has a power reserve of approximately 70 hours. The case of the watch is waterproof for up to 330 feet.
The bezel is bidirectional, rotatable, and 24-hour graduated. It has a two-color Cerachrom insert, with this particular model containing gray and black. The numerals and graduations have both been molded onto the bezel.
How Does The Rolex GMT-Master II 126718GRNR Fare Aesthetically?
The primary appeal of the Rolex GMT Master II 126718GRNR is its casing, which is made from 18k solid yellow gold. This is not a material normally used for the GMT-Master II style watches, so it is likely that this model will become something of a collectible over the next several years.
As with many more recent Rolex designs, there seems to be an interesting case of “Everything old is new again” here. By this, we mean that the more successful modern watches seem to find new ways to offer interesting variations on old designs.
This watch, by and large, seems to be taking a great deal of inspiration from the GMT-Master pilot’s watches of the 1980’s and early 90’s. These watches were very polished and professional looking, and the Rolex GMT Master II 126718GRNR seems very content to follow in its predecessor’s footsteps in this instance.
What Are Our Final Thoughts About the Rolex GMT-Master II 126718GRNR?
The GMT-Master II occupies an interesting and unique space in Rolex’s current line of watches. It is not their most popular item, largely due to the fact that it is a “tool watch” and considerably less flashy than most other Rolexes.
However, this new version addresses several of the criticisms that long-time collectors have had with the GMT model. The Rolex GMT Master II 126718GRNR adds a sense of visual panache to the series, likely indicating an exciting new chapter for future GMT-Master II releases.
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