Although the new Batman retained its distinguishing blue and black Cerachrom bezel, the new reference is equipped with Rolex's latest caliber and is exclusively available with a Jubilee bracelet rather than an Oyster bracelet.

BLNR is short for the French words 'bleu' and 'noir,' which translates to 'blue' and 'black.' As with many Rolex watches, the then-new watch picked up a nickname along the way and it is now commonly known as the GMT-Master II Batman.Īfter only six years in production, the 116710BLNR was replaced by the GMT-Master II Batman ref. 116710BLNR with a black and blue Cerachrom bezel. However, after years of research and development, Rolex introduced the GMT-Master II ref. The two-tone bezel was always a signature trait of the GMT-Master lineup since the mid-1950s (it was a way to differentiate between day and night hours) but Rolex declared that due to the nature of the material, it would be impossible to manufacture a two-colored Cerachrom bezel. When Rolex released the first batch of GMT-Master II watches with Cerachrom ceramic bezels starting in the mid-2000s, there was a significant design element missing-the option for a bi-color bezel. Rolex introduced the first GMT-Master II Batman in 2013 and has since replaced that original reference with a newer model with a handful of design updates and a new-generation movement. Characterized by its blue and black bezel, the GMT-Master II Batman is one of Rolex's most popular modern sports models.

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