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Rolex
Reference 116710BLNR GMT-Master II 'Batman' | A stainless steel automatic dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 2013
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March 31, 04:08 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 3186 automatic, 31 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw down back
Case number: 87'U08'879
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm
Signed: case, dial, and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex presentation box with outer packaging, International Guarantee card dated 3 December 2013, Operating Instructions booklet, booklets, booklet sleeve, plastic bezel protector, and hangtags
First introduced in 1954, the Rolex GMT-Master has long stood as a benchmark among travel watches. The 'Batman', however, represents one of the collection’s more modern evolutions. Distinguished by its striking blue and black Cerachrom ceramic bezel, the GMT-Master II Batman made its debut in 2013 with the introduction of reference 116710BLNR.
Unveiled at Baselworld 2013, the 116710BLNR was groundbreaking as the first Rolex to feature a bi-color Cerachrom bezel. While Rolex had employed ceramic bezels for nearly a decade prior, production had been limited to single-color executions due to the technical challenges inherent in working with the material. The Batman marked a significant breakthrough, showcasing Rolex’s ability to engineer a rich, dual-toned bezel that is exceptionally durable and highly resistant to fading. The designation “BLNR” derives from Bleu/Noir, referencing the bezel’s distinctive color scheme.
The present example is offered in stickered condition and accompanied by its full original set.