Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLNR Review

The Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLNR model is produced by the leading Super Clone manufacturer workshops with a solid 904L stainless steel case, 40 mm diameter and high-precision automatic Super Clone movement architecture. It is among the most successful 1:1 super clone watch reviews on the market, with its sapphire crystal AR coating glass, original case tolerances and detailed workmanship.

What is Batman Rolex?

Of all Batman watches, probably the most expensive and most famous is the Rolex "Batman". Of course, we're not talking about any watch Bruce Wayne carries on his wrist. On the contrary, the Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLNR (new 2021 model) and 116710BLNR (older 2013 model), with a black and blue two-tone bezel, are another of their watches that have earned the superhero moniker. Let's discover together how and why this Rolex watch is connected to the Dark Knight.

Who wears Rolex Batman?

Celebrities like singer John Mayer, actors Rob Lowe (Parks and Recreation) & Steve Carell (The Office); Famous names and athletes such as tennis champion Roger Federer, Kasper Schmeichel (Leicester's goalkeeper), Karim Benzema (Real Madrid's striker), Christian Benteke (professional Belgian football player) and many other sports stars.

First, we need to start with what makes the difference between the old Rolex GMT series and the new Rolex GMT-Master 2 series. First, Rolex has decided to sell watches that make more use of its newly patented "Cerachrom" hardened ceramic bezel inserts; These inserts are extremely scratch resistant and their colors do not fade when exposed to UV rays. In doing so, Rolex had to challenge itself to find a way to combine the two colors with the ceramic material. This wasn't a big deal when bezels were made of metal, but doing the same thing with ceramic material requires serious creative thinking. Fortunately, Rolex has never been accused of lacking creativity when it comes to production methods. In practice, they wrote the book on innovation.

Another difference between the two self-winding sports models is the Oyster bracelet used on the previous model with ref 116710BLNR. In 2019, with the launch of the new generation of the watch (reference number 126710), the Oyster bracelet was first replaced by the Jubilee bracelet on new models with ref number 126710BLNR, and it was only in 2021 that they reintroduced the original Oyster bracelet to the new model 126710 Oyster BATMAN.

TheRolex Batman price has literally skyrocketed in the last few years, and it's almost impossible to get one at the suggested retail price (MSRP) anywhere; It doesn't look like the price will drop anytime soon. So now might be a good time to sell one. The BLNR is one of those exceptional watches that if you bought one a few years ago and never wore it, you'd be sitting on XXX more than you originally paid for it. With the recent volatility in Rolex prices, there is no guarantee that its price will drop in the foreseeable future; So if you buy one you'll likely pay at least full list price.

BLNR Rolex 116710 is not the first Rolex to feature a two-tone bezel. The Rolex GMT collection has always included watches with two-tone bezels… long before the Rolex GMT Batman was released. This is a tradition that has been going on for over 50 years. From the red and blue "Pepsi" bezel (which, come to think of it, would be more catchy if they called it "Superman" in those colors) to the red and black "Coke" bezel (Daredevil or Deadpool?), Rolex's two-tone bezels have somehow always earned a nice nickname. Now we have another color combination of blue and black for the two-tone bezel and it is called "Batman" or "Dark Night". Some even call it "The Bruiser" because of its black and royal blue tones. Why Batman? Well, black and blue are some of the most used color combinations in the classic Batman comics and TV series, and… they sound pretty catchy too!

Rolex has used these two-tone bezels for more than half a century, and the Pepsi and Coke dials had a practical purpose. These were an easy way to distinguish between AM and PM times. The only problem was that the colors and contrast really stood out; Those who are more conservative in their dressing style would need another color option that would match their business attire. While there are still many who love the red & black Coke bezels and red & blue Pepsi bezels around the dial, black & blue is trending upwards in popularity; most likely thanks to the versatility of the color combination of this black and blue bezel.

What special features does Batman Rolex GMT-Master II 116710BLNR offer?

The Rolex GMT-Master II “Dark Night” or “Batman” watch features dual time zones and uses a matching blue color for the second time zone hand on its lume-filled GMT arrowhead hour hand. This GMT time zone complication is extremely useful for people who travel or frequently visit a country or state in another time zone.

The case and bracelet of the 40 mm Rolex Batman GMT watch are made of 904L Oystersteel, which is highly resistant to corrosion, and uses a patented "Triplock" screw-down crown that locks the case as tightly as the hatch of a submarine. This retains the Rolex caliber 3186 automatic movement; The movement in question is a 31-jewel, COSC-certified Superlative Chronometer with an accuracy of -2/+2 seconds per day and beats at 28,800 VPH for a power reserve of up to 50 hours. The dial features lume-filled hour, minute and seconds hands, as well as lume-filled hour markers and a cyclops magnifying lens above the date window.

For those who love luxury watches, Rolex is truly a superhero watch manufacturer and deserves every hero moniker it gets, like the Rolex Batman watch. Another superhero watch you should check out is the Submariner “Hulk”, which earned its nickname and fame thanks to its distinctive color. One of the nice things about this watch is that you will find a very bright and legible dial in the dark night. The index and dot hour markers, as well as the hour and minute hands, are filled with lume material and shine in a bright blue hue.

Is the Rolex Batman discontinued? As of the writing of this article, the Rolex model 116710 BLNR discussed here has become even rarer as it is no longer produced. On the bright side, you can take a side-by-side look at the full specifications of the NEW 2019 Rolex GMT Master II "Batman" Jubilee model # 126710BLNR and the even newer 2021 126710BLNR Oyster model:

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