Rolex GMT Master II returns in yellow gold - what should we nickname it? - Watches & Wonders 2023

The latest version of the GMT-Master II now comes in your choice of statement-making solid yellow gold, as well as Rolesor, Rolex’s trademark for steel/yellow gold models. Solid gold GMT-Masters have always been a baller choice, and this new rebirth is no exception. It has mammoth wrist presence, even though its dimensions aren’t particularly oversized. It’s got the same 40mm diameter and case height of 11.9mm as before, but a yellow gold Rolex is one of the biggest sticks in a forest of iconic watches.

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Both the full gold and Rolesor versions get a new Cerachrom ceramic bidirectional bezel, in day/night grey and black with gold infilled numerals. The bezel colours work especially well on the two-tone version, with the grey picking up the steel tones quite nicely. The handset is also gold, including the GMT hand, which looks great against the jet-black dial. The whole affair has a real John Player Special thing going on.

As with all Rolex calibres, the 3285 movement is Superlative Chronometer certified, with +2/-2 seconds per day accuracy, and it features a power reserve of 70 hours.

Specifications:
Brand: Rolex
Model: GMT-Master II
Case Dimensions: 40mm (D) x 11.9mm (T)
Case Material: 18k yellow gold, Rolesor (stainless/gold)
Water Resistance: 100m
Dial: Black
Crystal(s): Sapphire
Bracelet: Jubilee in 18k gold, Rolesor
Movement: Calibre 3285
Power Reserve: 70 hours
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, GMT
Availability: Now
Price: CHF15,700 (Rolesor), CHF37,100 (yellow gold)

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[Khanh.Nguyen]

It should be named “Straight to Grey Market II”

[bloodymarvelous]

I absolutely love the black and grey bezel.

[jeremydahm]

Yellow gold is cool even when it's not cool. I prefer the Rootie rolesor to full rose but this in full yellow is smokin.

[afvro]

What an amazing piece. Love the full gold. The bezel in black and grey is a work of art and the jubilee bracelet fits it perfectly.

[bennettcain]

There is nothing understated about this piece.

[bbrebozo]

The committee. It’s bezel was designed by a committee. Some members wanted the black bezel to return while the other half of the committee said “we agreed to have two colors on our GMT bezels”. They all compromised, and we got a black and grey bezel. It looks ok, but that’s how it came about.

[MidAtlanticTV]

Does it have ceramic sleeves in the bracelet?

[Superxtr]

Great watch. I would prefer a all black bezel.

[amangrayfilms]

Absolutely charming! This watch has character

[tomfoster]

First nickname that came to mind for me is the "Hornet" I saw a few other commenters had a similar idea by suggesting it be nicknamed "Bumblebee"

[flolo]

Believe it or not, but you dont have to nickname every goddamn GMT-Master

[DBSites]

The Goldfinger

I know there’s the vintage Rolex 6536, but this GMT on the jubilee bracelet with the black and grey instantly made me think of Goldfinger

[penitures]

We got rootbeer, now we got champagne

[carycoller]

I don't like jubilee bands, but that watch is fire 🔥 👌 ❤

[porkchopsandwiches]

Love it and I am not usually a gold fan

[likeris]

more subtle gmt bezel with that grey color. love it!

[djkingmagneto]

The Licorice Grey ' - *Rolex* GMT Master 2. 💫

[andrewholt]

From the 1979 Concorde Rolex advert worn by the pilots. The UK test pilot, Brian Trubshaw wore one in 1969 for the first test flights. It’s first commercial flight was in 1976, when I was 11-years-old to Bahrain UAE.

I’d call it ‘The Concorde’ or ‘The Brian Trubshaw.’

[Excelambda]

for the grey accent of the bezel => Dolphin - nicest, most inteligent and lovable (grey colored) animal on earth, every time zone has a species of this beautiful mammals and some of them travel high seas (the GMT concept makes sense also for ocean life, not only for airborne stuff) 😉🐬🙏

[kaotictube]

I wish it was just full black bezel, it would be the perfect watch for me. Thanks for the video!