Additionally, the GMT hand takes away from the symmetry of the overall dial of the watch, but an acceptable level of symmetry must be decided on a collector-by-collector basis. The face of the Batman also looks and feels more crowded than its Hulk counterpart because of the GMT hand. A significant difference between the two is that the Hulk is green, whereas the Batman, since it is still being produced, is able to offer a wider variety of color. The two timepieces also feature sapphire crystal on the front and metal backs, which is to be expected at the pieces’ price point. Both watches have dates with magnification positioned at 3:00, and both feature similar geometric markings to help differentiate between twelve, three, six, and nine. It was released three years after the Hulk, and its initial release took place at the Baselworld Watch fair.īetween the Hulk and the Batman, both have relatively similar faces. Like the Hulk, the standard Batman comes with an Oyster Bracelet and was manufactured from 2013 to 2019. Its nickname comes from the bicolored black and blue ceramic bezel paired with a black dial. The Batman, on the other hand, is a Rolex GMT Master II (ref. So far, the Hulk has been the most sought after submariner ever created by Rolex. 116610LV) with a matching green dial and ceramic bezel, was in production from 2010 to 2020. Each of the watches were highly sought after by collectors, meaning that the chance to get your hands on one these days is exceedingly rare however, if you are presented with the two watches and have to decide which to purchase, it is best to know how each could contribute to your overall collection. One way of paying homage to their cultural success, particularly in the United States, was by creating two superhero-inspired watches based on Hulk and Batman both of which are icons in the American entertainment industry. Secondly, around the world Rolex watches have become a status symbol, a way of communicating power and influence to those around the wearer, and due to the latter, the watch brand has enjoyed cultural recognition because of its association with the rich, elite, and famous. First and foremost, Rolex has been in the luxury watch industry for decades, and as such, their watchmakers have the experience and manufacturing capacity to make timepieces of unrivaled quality.
The Rolex GMT-Master II Batman 126710BLNR new caliber 3285 movement boasts an incredible 70-hour power reserve and a Blue Parachrom hairspring that has outstanding resistance to heat, shocks, and magnetic fields, making it a timepiece to last a lifetime.There has likely never been a watch company as successful as Rolex, and their success can generally be attributed to two primary factors. The bracelet, clasp, and case are made from non-corrosive Oystersteel.
The GMT-Master II Batman 126710BLNR stands out from other Rolex GMT-Master II models because it is fitted with the sporty Oyster bracelet combined with an Oysterlock folding clasp with a safety bar to prevent accidental opening and Rolex’s Easylink extension function. Both times can be set independently using the Triplock winding crown and both the hour markers and hands are made with photoluminescent Chromalight, which glows blue in low light, making the Rolex GMT-Master II Batman 126710BLNR highly readable in all conditions. The local time is displayed on the watch face using Rolex’s iconic geometric hour markers, but an extra hand, distinguished by its blue cool and arrow tip, indicates the reference time, shown on the scratch-proof aluminum and Cerachrom bezel using the 24-hour system. The Rolex GMT-Master II Batman 126710BLNR most impressive feature is undoubtedly this dual time zone function, which has been designed with easy legibility in mind using a combination of the sleek black dial and the bidirectional, rotatable black and blue bezel. Like many Rolex watch models, the GMT-Master II 126710BLNR Blue/Black is known by its fun nickname, the Batman-a reference to its elegant color scheme. Ever since it has been a popular watch among frequent travelers and international businesspeople. Rolex originally produced the GMT-Master in 1954 as an aviation watch for pilots, inspired by Pan Am’s request for a timepiece that could display multiple time zones simultaneously.
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