The Rolex GMT Master II: A reliable companion to the world-traveling professional’s wardrobe, it bridges the gap between utility and elegance. This watch has served gentlemen such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Brad Pitt, and a long list of other celebrities.
The Rolex GMT series has set and innovated the standard for watchmakers for some years, and has become a mark of distinction for world travelers and international businessmen who have interests in multiple timezones. The independent 24-hour hand and its accompanying adjustable bezel are hallmarks of the Rolex GMT, and it’s little wonder these features were quickly copied by competitors. But the latest edition, the Master II, has reached a level of functionality and distinction that will be difficult to imitate.
The adjustable, two-way click bezel is made of a hardened alloy, called Cerachrom, that is almost entirely scratch-proof, resistant to solar dulling and salt water corrosion, rotates seamlessly in either direction, and settles into place with a gentle click. And should fluctuations in temperature, altitude, or pressure cause your wrist to swell or contract, the signature Oyster bracelet has an Easylink feature that adjusts the band 5mm to ensure optimum comfort. The Rolex Perachrom oscillator spring is a testament to science—the width of a hair, but impervious to magnetic fields and more durable than other springs by ten times.
Indeed, because the Master II is waterproof to 100 meters, it’s difficult to find a place on earth or aerospace where the watch won’t function. The GMT Master II also features a calibre 3186 self-winding mechanism powered by either perpetual motion or winding, and certified by Swiss watchmakers for its accuracy and quality. True to its roots as a workman’s watch for aviators, the Master II is available in 904 L stainless steel, but also18-ct gold for a more sophisticated and eye-catching timepiece.
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Author: Eric Hollman
Source: Rolex – www.rolex.com
