Rolex

It has been bothering me for a long time. I look at my collection of Rolex and something just keeps bothering me. I look at my collection of JLC, and oddly the same nagging feeling is just NOT there. I have been trying very hard to figure out what has bee...  

First of all, I saw somethere a black and blue insert, so I am not sure it existed... Or not. To be confirmed... Or infirmed... Back to this 116 710, now. What I love a lot, on this Watch, is the bezel. Its warmth reminds me the bakelite bezel of the 6542... 

LoL I think there is a chance that you see a black/red GMT in 2014...but blue/red...uhm...no. Historic black/blue....i would like to see that conformed. My guess (and only a guess) is that it didn't happen. Would like to see!! Surprise with me? Well, this... 

I understand when you say no blue+red ceramic would bring what a vintage Pepsi bezel does. But among all the Rolex clients, I think the majority doesn't possess or is looking at vintages. Thus, the new blue+red Ceramic bezel could be a single novelty that... 

... the GMT 116710 is certainly the one Rolex with big case I like the most! It has really improved the looks to add some blue and remove some green. A really nice watch!

review and for me very instructive. I have to say that like you, I love the combination of the Blue/Black bezel. As a matter of fact I didn't know that Rolex had never made this colour combination before, hence I liked the sight of it straight away. As yo... 

So, +1 GMT Time, which is London Time... This had to be precied, as you soon take the train, and I would not like see you taking the wrong one! :) Best, The Vaudois. Nicolas

on The Valais time zone which is muuuuch slower:);) Hopefully 3rd time lucky, I will board the right train at the right time;) Cheers my friend Francois

Thanks for those kind words. The thing is, O'Neill opinion of this watch changes once it is on the wrist. If you like the look of it on a scan, then there are good odds that it will snare you once on the wrist. I always give a watch the "jeans" test. If a... 

Don't know about O'Neill, haven't seen him for yonks but my test is Always on the wrist..so Jeans or whatever doesn't influence my choice;) As a matter of fact I have noticed that every time one tries a watch at an AD or Boutique the sales person always h... 

in Geneva to checkout the GMT Master II "Bruiser" and it was out of stock........ Next time;) Cheers Francois

...I have not had the pleasure of trying the new color scheme, I wore a friend's black bezel some weeks ago... I want to be progressive, I will not speak of the polished bracelet, or about the fat lugs. i'm a sub/sd guy and that's not a secret, but i real... 

who knows this will be a desirable vintage model one day.

But I can say for sure, I will try this one on. The blue works great on this watch. Maybe my first Rollie? We'll see. Great article here, thanks!

I think once irt gets onto your wrist, it will start playing with your head! I always get a good feeling about a watch if I just can't help looking at pictures of it. If, a.fter the pictures, I try it on and still find myself looking at pictures, it's a b... 

Bruiser is just not worldwide And in the spirit if Rolex we needed a more universal title! :)

I remember very well when you posted your Basel review. It was indeed you who coined the Batman nickname. However, and please correct me if I am mistaken, but I believe your Batman was a response to my suggestion of calling it the "Bruiser". To your knowl... 

It was coined by a British journalist The moniker of batman I wish I could say was me but actually first appeared on timezone and rapidly followed on the rolexforum The ensuing debate resulted in batman, to which I must confess I contributed and stoked th... 

I like that name best Imran ;) Well done Joe post to savour with glass of Whisky ...single malt of course Damjan just doing that :)

.....it was me who told the journalist about the name "Bruiser".....i claim the origin!! Are you getting one? What surprise?

.....its what everyone says about me....i am really good at being patient.

A friend of mine got this GMT Master II when it was first available in Singapore and it looks and feels awesome in the metal! After reading your great review.... I am tempted to get one myself! It may well be my favorite modern Rolex too. Love the colors ... 

.....interesting that you agree with the idea that it looks even better in the flesh....

..if I am honest, that one has a very strong allure to me, as well. And as I "only" own a modern MillgaussGV, a Datejust ( which actually has gone to my wife..), and my good trustworthy (1978) Oyster Date, as a go- between Vintage and Modern, - But no GMT... 

....I can see the "Bruiser" becoming a community watch. H.....keep me informed if/when you take the plunge on the GMT!

.. whether another Vintage ( eg 1675 or such) gets on top of my R - list, or your "Bruiser/ Batman ", and I have to say.. At present, the chips are more to the favor of this 116710, which I really like; maybe also, as this black/ blue (and staying " under... 

.....yes, i have more Rolex than JLC, but not by a large margin....30% JLC.....a high proportion

Great write up, Baron! :) I must confess that from the current collection that would be my pick as well... Best Blomman

Many will wait for Basel hoping for something special like a Pepsi and it just won't be there. Then the black/blue will be back in focus. I am getting my order in next week. ,!,

I just have to make my mind on the Black, or black and blue... Best, Nicolas

I really like the new bezel. Unfortunately the watch still comes with, what I consider to be, overly large lugs. I owned the previous GMTIIC for about a year and a half and could never get used to looking at it. I only own vintage Rolexes now and I have a... 

I totally understand your feeling. The larger lugs and th narrow bracelet really disturbed me in 2007. Since, I got used to that... Best, Nicolas.

.. I've got my appointment Wednesday, We'll see ;) best, hs

Hi Baron et al., I am not sure if it is correct to respond to a 4 month old thread but i really liked your review of this watch. As for Rolex, i am a modern-submariner lover. I currently own a WG SubC (116619LB) from 2008 (one of the first ones released) ... 

.....very much looking forward to seeing the live scans of it on your wrist. Comngratulations....obviously I tend to agree with you on this watch. Best, Joe