zelin0802 / April 12, 2023

At the 2023 Watches & Wonders event, Rolex took the first look at its lineup, revealing two new gray/black bezel variants of the GMT-Master II in yellow gold and two-tone designs. This combination – especially the all-gold reference – is astonishing with its mix of gray and gold. It’s an uncommon hue combination that builds on 2022’s destroyer version of the GMT-Master II, adding to the evidence that Rolex sees the line as a testing ground. Compared with the other releases of Rolex in 2023, it is undoubtedly one of the more exploratory works outside the Day-Date series.

A new two-tone version (called “Rolesor” by the brand) joins the current lineup as the only steel/gold offering currently on the Rolex 50th Anniversary bracelet, giving it extra clout as a neo-vintage piece that may appeal to collectors, Although even in today’s weak Rolex market, that doesn’t mean much. Within minutes of the images appearing on social media, fans were dubbing the new Cerachrom bezel variant “Guinness,” a moniker that’s synonymous with “Pepsi,” “Coca-Cola,” “root beer,” and other beverage-themed variants. The GMT nickname of the . Fake watches

Looking at the current state of the GMT-Master II series, it must have been the world of Oystersteel before today. Only two of the ten references are noticeably gold, while the other two variants feature an all-platinum construction, allowing them to blend in with the rest of the steel range. By adding gold to the color mix, Rolex not only introduced a new color to the GMT-Master II collection, but one that was bright and distinct from the understated Everose version. To be clear, the release of the GMT-Master II series in 2023 does not represent an overhaul of the series. The dimensions from the 40mm case to the 3285 cheap Rolex-manufactured movement remain the same, as do the clear details of the dial, lettering and strap. Still, thanks to Rolex’s unique global demand, coupled with the GMT-Master’s status as a flagship model in the brand’s catalog, it’s interesting to add more gold. Especially for a two-tone model, it signals some level of staying power in what might otherwise be a fading trend. Like it or not, Rolex has been a leader in horological fashion for decades, and giving gold the credibility of the GMT-Master II will ensure that the recent “golden renaissance” lasts at least for a while.

Model: GMT-Master II

Size: Diameter 40mm

Water resistance: 100 meters

Case Material: Oystersteel and Yellow Gold (Ref: M126713GRNR-0001), Yellow Gold (Ref: M126718GRNR-0001)

Crystal/Lens: Sapphire

Movement: 3285, manufactured by Rolex (GMT, time and date)

Power reserve: 70 hours

Strap/Bracelet: Jubilee, five-piece links. Fold-over Oyster Safety Clasp with Easylink 5mm Comfort Extender.