I know what you’re probably thinking. Why should we be tortured by an article about another Rolex watch that is not readily available? It is true that while these Rolex GMT-Master II steel watches are technically available on the market, due to high demand, it is not easy for many consumers today to actually get their hands on a Rolex steel watch.
As with many new Rolex watches, the hype about these two models is something that only seasoned followers of the brand will notice. In fact, these watches are so similar to the existing Rolex 126710 GMT-Master II watches that they have the exact same reference numbers as their sister replica swiss watches, which have Rolex Jubilee straps.
A key feature of many GMT-Masters is the two-color bezel, with its different colors corresponding to the AM and PM times. This is to help the wearer visually reference the day/night cycle more effectively, but it is also a place where Rolex adds color. Black and blue and blue and red are just two of the various color mixes that have been used on the GMT-Master II bezel over the years. And, Rolex is likely to add more color flavors in the future.
The name “Batman” is actually a response to the fact that the colors black and blue are new to Rolex watches and that previous colors have had nicknames such as “Pepsi”, “Root Beer” or “Kermit”. People liked the look of the watch, but it was produced in 18k white gold, so the price was beyond the limits of most people. The GMT-Master II with Pepsi bezel remained a solid gold watch for a number of years.
Admittedly, the Jubilee bracelet has similar decorative features, but many prefer the more masculine or rather industrial look of the Oyster bracelet on the Rolex Oyster Professional watches. Some men even say that the Jubilee bracelet is feminine, but the truth is that Rolex makes them to make a man or woman look better, so it is reasonable to say that the Jubilee bracelet has a feminine appeal. It also has a masculine appeal for casual wear, and many people actually find its smaller chain strap more comfortable. The Oyster bracelet is clearly the more classic and conservative of the two bracelet options, and now it’s finally possible to have these options on two swiss replica watches that the market would really like to see.
Commercially speaking, this will help more people enjoy a modern icon – an important statement given that it sounds like Rolex will continue to produce more Rolex sports, which is hard to do in an era of getting popular Rolex sports. As for the steel GMT-Master II Pepsi watch, the story is somewhat similar in that Rolex is now producing more units with a look that is known to be popular with consumers.