GMT Blue/Black aka The Batman - live pic

[roger0770]

i am not feeling it... seems like rolex is having trouble w/ red. they seen to be able to bind two colors together, but i haven't seen anything in red yet.

[haynjas]

Looks ok, but let's face it, this latest GMT looks nothing like as good as a coke or pepsi version would. Rolex have recognised the revenue opportunity of releasing this version first which will sell well before releasing the coke and pepsi versions which will then sell even more.

[fishingbear]

Originally Posted by haynjas

Looks ok, but let's face it, this latest GMT looks nothing like as good as a coke or pepsi version would. Rolex have recognised the revenue opportunity of releasing this version first which will sell well before releasing the coke and pepsi versions which will then sell even more.

I agree with Rolex rolling this out first. I like it but don't love it; and as always, need to see it in person before final judgement.
If they do release a Pepsi ceramic in the future, I hope they do away with the polished center links on the bracelet.

[Roley]

Navy blue would have looked much better, and more masculine, IMO. This blue reminds me of my sisters bike, when I was a kid. lol. I'll stick with the black, until Rolex gets this right. I'll have to give this one a thumbs down, sorry.

[goldrolielove]

Dark Blue and black are not good color combo's IMO.

[Cru Jones]

"batman"?

if it were all-black, sure.

anyway, it's okay, and it differentiates the GMT from the submariner a little more, so, why not?

as for the shade of blue, i'll wait for real life to judge. that harsh display lighting isn't the best.

[fishingbear]

Now that Rolex has perfected the Brown Ceramic Bezel on the new Daytona, could we soon see a new Root Beer GMT2 Ceramic?!

[Lucky777]

Liking this one

[joe100]

It's a honey!

[richard371]

When do the Basel releases start hitting the stores?

[Flyjet601]

Originally Posted by johnbeth

Im sorry, im the odd one out. I dont like it....

X2

Looks like left over parts from the smurf Sub.....

[montres1]

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[HauteHorlogerie]

It's growing on me. I think it's safe to say Rolex still does their own thing, regardless of what we want or what people may think haha. It's good to see them creating a new history. Though fingers crossed for next year's basel!!! THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS! PEPSI/COKE 2014.

After all 2014 is the 60th birthday for the OG GMT Master 6542. Hey, a guy can dream.

[sea-dweller]

Very nice!

[psv]

Originally Posted by montres1

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I really didn't wake up this morning being all negative, but I'm sorry this just doesn't work for me. Looks even worse in these photos.

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by montres1

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There's something about the black/blue combo that hurts my eyes when I try to simultaneously focus on both colors.

[anothernewphone]

I like it. It's new and different, just like the Hulk. Go back and read the posts when that one was introduced, and you'll see plenty of people saying they hate it.

[BH13GMT]

wait for the blue to rub off on the bezel after a few trips in the pool/shower

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

There's something about the black/blue combo that hurts my eyes when I try to simultaneously focus on both colors.

you nailed it.

could be the harsh lighting, though.

[bigrustypig]

I really love it. Will work with a dark, dark suit and light blue shirt. I'm seriously saving for this one.

[patek.wis]

Originally Posted by MP5

Its not bad looking but why the design incongruence? Why is the GMT text not colored? Why not a full blue bezel like classic? There is history for that, not this.

Ever try writing blue on black?
Bad idea

Just like the bezel combo

[patek.wis]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

you nailed it.

could be the harsh lighting, though.

No it's your brains failure to process
It's a common reason why stylists never mix these shades of blue and black

[Apdl]

#musthave

[djemmtee]

Oh damn time to sell a couple of watches...haha


Love this combo!

[WAK4]

Originally Posted by fishingbear

If they do release a Pepsi ceramic in the future, I hope they do away with the polished center links on the bracelet.

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I'm with you there, but its not a big deal to brush the center links. Assuming the bracelet size doesn't change if they release a Pepsi, I still have an extra GMT-IIC bracelet all brushed and ready to attach.

Maybe next year...but at least there is progress with the color mixing.

[eric23]

Originally Posted by montres1

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Looks nicer in those photos, I would have to see it in person.

[Ravager135]

I don't get the comments about this being a progression towards a Coke or Pepsi GMT. If anything this bezel shows you that Rolex 1. Does whatever they like and 2. Probably won't be offering a Coke or Pepsi for years...

To me, the GMT line is very confused right now. You have all the precious metal GMTs with green accents, you have this, and I am not sure what is going to happen to the green GMTIIC. Will it stick around, is this replacing it?

I just don't see Rolex offering all sorts of a bezel combinations on this model at the same time which means the blue/black is here to stay for some time. Will the rest of the models in gold be re-tuned as well? Who knows.

I was hoping for a discontinuation of the old GMTIIC, unveil a Coke and Pepsi version in SS, and leave the gold models with a black bezel and change the GMT hand back to gold and get rid of the green font.

[JGX]

It's interesting, my initial reaction this morning was, "OMG, I must get one"!

Now, having spent the day looking at it both on the Rolex website and via the various 'live' photos, I've decided, I don't think I like it!

I know this is virtual heresy but, for me, the colours just don't work. I LOVE the blue GMT hand and the loss of the green text on the dial is definitely an improvement but as to the blue/black bezel, I'm afraid it doesn't do it for me. Maybe I'll think differently when I see one in the flesh but, for now, my GMTIIC wins the day.

That SS YMII however has got me drooling. . .

[RolexDivers]

Terrible ... what are they drinking at the headquarters?

[djemmtee]

On another note. I hope they updates the Lume from green to blue to match the watch.