A Rolex GMT-Master History and Guide | Around the Crown
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- The Rolex GMT-Master has a long history, first as a pilot’s tool watch and then as an icon of the brand itself. Tim Mosso and Mike Manjos break down this history of the model, covering editions like the Blueberry, the explosive popularity of the Batman and Pepsi, and the modern “Lefty” model. The discussion serves as a guide to all the evolutions the watch has undertaken throughout the decades such as changing bezel colors, case sizes, and watch materials.
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00:00 The Beginning of the GMT-Master
04:02 The Next Generation
09:19 The Transitional Period
11:20 The GMT-Master II
16:36 The Modern GMT-Master is Born
20:56 The Expanse of the GMT-Master II
27:14 The GMT-Master in the Present Day
29:04 The Future of the GMT-Master - Навчання та стиль
Finally! Somebody highlighting the gulf in quality of 90s and early 00s Rolex V Omega bracelents, clasps and endlinks ! I’ve been saying this to my mates for years. Thank you Tim for putting this out there. Usually only those who’ve owned and spent extended tine with these neo vintages from both brands would be aware of this fact. It took Rolex more than a decade to finally caught up. With that said, the light and jangly build is partly why I love wearing my 5 digit Datejust so much!
Thank you for reminding everyone that the Batgirl name came from derision & is completely redundant as a nickname.
I agree with you. Batman on Jubilee for me. Just butt hurt people with the older version call it the Batgirl.
Kinda sad that even AD attendants don't know "BLNR" or "BLRO" anymore. I've gotten "oh, you mean the Batman" too many times. Never liked the unofficial nicknames on the modern Rolexes.
Amazing video as ever!
I have an _immaculate_ 16750 with a matte dial that I inherited from my dad. A safe queen longer than I’ve been alive.
It’s such an overlooked reference, you get the look of a 1675 but the upgraded movement, quickset date, 100m water resistance and most importantly: rareity. The 16750 was made for 3 model years with the matte dial and most have had their dials replaced. Fellow collectors, if you see one in good condition: jump on it!
The history and evolution of Rolex GMT! Tim and Mike, truly watch enthusiasts and educators!
This is a wonderful balance of in-depth information and entertaining stories. Hats off, gentlemen!
Be careful at 1:58. Rolex website in the history of the GMT-Master doesn’t say it was commissioned by Pan Am, only that it was the official watch of Pan Am. The Rolex ad you show says it was “designed for pilots, ships' captains, navigators and world travellers.” We have to be careful what we use as a source; that it wasn’t just repeated from someone else. No Rolex ad says the watch was commissioned by Pan Am. Pan Am is out of business and Rolex doesn’t disclose any document (unlike Omega, for example, about its relationship with NASA).
Super quality content, as always. Really loving those chats. Thank you guys. Happy holidays 🎅
This series is so great. Love the convo and pictures are great too. ❤
Great Mike and Tim show ! 😊
Love these types of discussions you guys are creating. Manjos is finally out of the blue jacket. Always enjoy his input and perspective.
Surely the most practical of all complications (apart from a power reserve on a manual wind). How many Daytona owners use their chronos? I use my gmt practically every day (even when I'm not lucky enough to be travelling I work for a multi national company and it is so useful).
The only downside is the bezel is now so recognisable that wearing it with a short sleeve shirt in London is becoming a liability.
Great content as usual
That was a great lap Around the Crown. I didn't think I had any interest in Rolex GMTs and by the end I was dreaming of someday owning my own meteorite dial model. Thank you Tim and Mike, always a pleasure!
Fascinating as always. Thanks Mike and Tim! That meteorite Pepsi! Oh my, my grail
@17:45 The green dial is called the "anniversary" dial, because it came out on the centenary i.e. 100th anniversary of the brand itself: 2005.
That's good to know!
Best,
Tim
You’re most welcome! -Young Brando
Great watch talk folks. Love it!! Best,Amintas
Any links to the prints in the background? Those are great!
Great show.
Brilliant and engaging as always
YES!!! More MIKE! I love it. Is Mike in Philly or Connecticut?
I like those prints in the back, where can I get them?
My Dad bought one in the late 50s...And then sued Rolex (international News story) because of the radium luminescence. Lost the lawsuit, but then put in into a lead box since 1959 and never wore it again. Pristine with original box and sales receipt (not sure about other literature). But my older brother snatched it in 2015 and sold it to a dealer in Florida. Unfortunately have no idea who bought it from the dealer. My brother was an uniformed fool to sell our family heirloom. But in horology, according to the gentlemen who sought me out looking for the watch, a watch with a story is super valuable...especially in suing Rolex in 1961. Anyone know where this watch got sold to?
I can't stop staring at that Journe desk clock in the back.
Glossed right over the LN, but Mike was keen to bring it up twice. It sells thousands cheaper than the other six digit ceramic bezels. Forgotten, or a sleeper?
it's still pink and purple for the Pepsi. I'll keep my root beer thank you.
greatness.
I don’t support Rolex limiting a watch that increasing the accessibility of left-handed watches. Let it stay
Love my Pepsi. !!
In the 80s the military and airline guys started to have more money and could now afford the two tone (military) or the full gold (airlines). Had the SS as a lieutenant (a stretch even back then) but moved up to two tone when I got to the Pentagon. I think the two tone tool for the baby boomers showed you’d made it.
Did I miss it or was the Root Beer not mentioned? Good video anyway.
Images of the original 1675 show the wrong GMT hand 😮..should be the small triangle …
hello missing for weekly show Mike
16760s nick name may be a pejorative but for some dudes it’s a preference. Wild!
The transitional model 16760 shown mistakenly called 16750 by Tim. Blueberry insert not produced by Rolex, confirmed to me by Rolex. Try rub the blue colour off the insert with your thumb to confirm for yourself. It is understandable that a major watch dealer do not want to kill a golden egg laying goose for the future.
Great informative video nonetheless. Good job Tim and Mike! timedealerhotmail
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A platinum GMT with an ice dial and a two tone gem set bezel, would be amazing. 🇬🇧
2024 Anniversary is bringing back the Coke bezel!
My Steinhart ‘Batman’ GMT looks nearly identical….even has 904L steel lol. Rolex price in Canada 20k+…my Steinhart $700.
Surely the most practical of all complications (apart from a power reserve on a manual wind). How many Daytona owners use their chronos? I use my gmt practically every day (even when I'm not luck enough to be travelling I work for a multi national company and it is so useful).
The only downside is the bezel is now so recognisable that wearing it with a short sleeve shirt in London is becoming a liability.
Great content as usual