Testing the Rolex GMT-Master II

Rolex has updated its popular travel watch, the GMT-Master II, with a steel, blue and black “Batman” bezel. We tested one of the first watches with the Jubilee strap and the new movement in this feature from the WatchTime archives (original photo by Marcus Krüger).
Rolex GMT-Master II “Batman” – reclining
The blue and black color combination on the bezel of this Rolex GMT-Master II has led its fans to call it “Batman”. The current version comes with a Jubilee strap and a new movement, launching in 2019. Its predecessor with these same colors appeared in 2013 and was the first fake Rolex model to feature a two-tone ceramic bezel. This particular color combination did not exist before. The first GMT-Master II in 1954 featured a blue and red 24-hour scale and was later dubbed the “Pepsi” for this color combination. These colors were originally chosen to more clearly distinguish between day and night hours in a second-time zone. These and other specifications originated with Pan Am, who requested this model. New jet aircraft made intercontinental flights shorter and more popular, and as the number of flights increased, so did the demand for dual time zone replica watches. The GMT-Master’s popularity increased with its pilot’s watch style and brightly colored, instantly recognizable bezel. Later, more reserved versions appeared, such as the black and red “Coke” model.
Today, the GMT-Master II in steel is available in two versions, differing only in the color of the bezel: the Pepsi and our test watch, the Batman. Both are equipped with a new movement and a five-row Jubilee strap that was once reserved only for the Datejust model. Rolex had previously equipped the gold and Rolesor (steel and gold) GMT-Master II models with the sportier three-row Oyster strap. Replica Rolex designed the Jubilee bracelet for the Datejust in 1945; however, as early as 1959, the GMT-Master was also available with the optional Jubilee bracelet. Like the GMT-Master II’s Oyster bracelet, the inner bracelet is polished and the outer bracelet has a brushed finish.
Rolex GMT-Master II “Batman”&”Pepsi” bezels
Batman or Pepsi? The Batman color combination is somewhat more reserved; the Pepsi is closer more closely adheres to the original.
The Jubilee bracelet is very comfortable to wear. Its small links fit snugly together and do not pull on the hair of the slender wrist. The Oyster bracelet is also comfortable thanks to its curved links. The bracelet and case are still made of non-corrosive 904L stainless steel, which Rolex has recently started calling “Oyster Steel”.

What is the Most Popular Model? Rolex Datejust 41?

Since its release in 1945, the Rolex Datejust has been one of the most iconic and recognizable watches in the world. Its simple yet elegant aesthetic combines form and function, providing the wearer with a timeless look and convenient features such as 100-meter water resistance and an automatic date change mechanism. While the Datejust has been a fan favorite and remains Rolex’s best-selling replica watch of all time, over time its classic 36mm size has not suited everyone’s needs or preferences. As the market continued to embrace oversized watches, the introduction of the larger Rolex Datejust became the natural next step. Rolex Datejust 41
In 2009, Rolex released a 41mm version of the Datejust known as the Datejust II, and while this satisfied the public demand for a larger size, the increase in size also changed the overall proportions of the watch. In 2016, Rolex discontinued the Datejust II and replaced it with a different 41mm model (known as the Datejust 41) In its place, it retained the larger case diameter, but restored the classic proportions of the collection for a more refined look and feel.
Since then, the replica Rolex Datejust 41 has been a stunning success. It is a beautiful, slightly larger version of the original timepiece that retains all the hallmark features of the classic Datejust, while still being a thoroughly modern luxury watch. While it is obviously larger than the classic 36mm model, its unobtrusive size makes it the perfect choice for men and women who want a larger, more wrist presence.
Today, there is a range of different Rolex Datejust 41 models, from two-tone stainless steel and stellar gold references to your classic all stainless steel model. There is even a version with a mother-of-pearl dial and diamond hour markers, a totally striking and luxurious interpretation of this modern classic. However, there is one particular version of the large fake Rolex Datejust that has experienced a considerable degree of popularity among collectors, and that is the white Rolesor Datejust 41 in Oyster steel and white gold.
While the case and bracelet are made of steel, the signature fluted bezel is made of solid 18-carat white gold, which only further draws attention to this already striking feature. It is this combination of form and function that defines the Datejust, with the white gold adding just enough luxury and the stainless steel making it the perfect companion for everyday wear.
Finally, there is the dial. Available in white, black, silver, blue, or rhodium grey, the classically styled dial completes this modern Datejust 41, and all dial colors work equally well with the monochromatic White Rolesor construction. Regardless of dial color, all of the Ref. 126334 Datejust watches are sophisticated enough to be worn on the weekend, but also dressy enough for an important sales meeting or a special dinner date.

A Guide To the Brand’s Underrated Collection

One of the biggest mysteries of the luxury watchmaking industry is how big it really is. I don’t think people really understand how many luxury watchmakers are on the market right now. To be honest, this is quite understandable, especially since the attention is usually focused on the big brands like replica Rolex, TAG Heuer, Tudor, and Omega. However, true watch connoisseurs know that there is a whole new frontier beyond what the general public is aware of. This article will focus on one of the “hidden” gems of luxury watchmaking, Zenith and, in particular, the Zenith Elite collection.
It all started in 1865 when a young man named George Favre-Jacot decided to establish a brand of his own. His motivation was to bring together the past, the present, and the future through innovation in watchmaking. Like most founders, George Favre-Jacot was backed by ambition in his attempt to create the “perfect watch”. He knew that if he wanted to succeed in building an empire, he needed to step up his game, so he did just that. His journey officially began when he asked for his workshop to be built near the Le Locletrain station. This was done to make it easier to obtain the raw materials needed for watchmaking. This may seem too much or unnecessary to some, but it just goes to show how committed Favre-Jacot was to realizing his vision. Today, this place can also be considered a watchmaking heritage site rentstrike2020.org.
The Zenith Elite collection is a selection of the brand’s watches that focus on sophisticated, timeless, and contemporary pieces. With a chic and classic look, most of the models in this collection are the epitome of luxury. In this collection, it is clear that Zenith has incorporated simplicity in its elegant creations. In addition, this collection uses the brand’s in-house movement, called Elite, which adds maximum precision without compromising on style.
And what better way to start this list than with a beautiful Zenith Elite Moonphase watch? This watch is actually part of the brand’s current catalog and is one of their relatively newer models. Now, I know that replica Rolex watches are either hit or miss for many people, but there is something about this one that sets it apart. Everything about this watch shows artistry and sophistication, from the color combinations to the materials used. This is definitely one of the most elegant Moonphase fake watches available.
This Zenith Elite Moonphase watch features a 40mm rose gold case and a blue alligator strap. The dial, meanwhile, features a sunburst pattern that includes rose gold hands and hour markers. It also has a very subtle seconds display at 9 o’clock and a blue moon phase indicator at 6 o’clock. As far as technical specifications are concerned, this piece is powered by the Elegance Elite Calibre 692 with a 50-hour power reserve. All in all, this Zenith Elite Moonphase is a very luxurious and stylish piece, perfect for men who want to enhance their fashion sense. For women, this Zenith Elite Lady Moonphase watch is the perfect choice for your significant other.

New Fake Rolex Watches and Discontinued Models from Watches and Wonders

Over the past few years, one of the main talking points surrounding Rolex’s new watches has been the bracelet style of the GMT-Master II line. While nothing new has been added to this year’s lineup, the stainless steel model has a new bracelet option, which is probably the most controversial update from Rolex this year.
This helps distinguish it from the white gold model, which comes with an Oyster bracelet, and when the black and blue models get an update for 2019, the new ref. 126710BLNR also comes with a Jubilee bracelet. Until this year, it seemed that the fake Rolex GMT-Master II stainless steel models were equipped with Jubilee bracelets, while the two-tone and solid gold models were made with Oyster bracelets. However, this is no longer the case.
With that in mind, both watches are now available with either an Oyster bracelet or a Jubilee bracelet. Historically, buyers who wanted their “Batman” GMT-Master II to have an Oyster bracelet had to opt for the discontinued Ref. 116710BLNR, while those who wanted the ceramic “Pepsi” bezel and Oyster bracelet had to opt for the solid white gold model. Things are different now, as lovers of both bezels can now choose either the Oyster bracelet or the Jubilee bracelet on the stainless steel model.
However, just because there are now two bracelet options does not mean that replica Rolex makes twice as many stainless steel GMT-Master II watches. If anything, the total number of “Batman” models wearing the Jubilee bracelet has just been cut in half, as 50% of the black and blue GMT-Master II watches will now come with an Oyster bracelet. More options are usually a good thing, but for models that are already very popular, this could end up just making retailers’ waiting lists worse.
For the Rolex Daytona replica, there are now more diamond-set and meteorite dial options for some two-tone and solid gold references. This isn’t the first time a meteorite dial or diamond hour markers have appeared on Rolex’s legendary chronographs, but it does represent a significant expansion of the Daytona’s luxury options. Second, only to the Datejust, the Daytona is one of Rolex’s most diverse watch collections, and while it may have started as a humble track tool, it has continued to evolve to become one of the world’s most recognizable status symbols.

Affordable Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner

Starting in 2020, the fake Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner without date, which many see as the quintessential dive watch, is slightly larger and has an updated movement, yet remains true to its original design. This is our first encounter with the new watch.
We had to wait a long time for the latest Rolex innovation of 2020. Rolex launched the new generation of Oyster Perpetual Submariner and Submariner Date watches in September. These timepieces are slightly larger and now feature new movements – the Submariner has the recently introduced Caliber 3230, while the new Submariner Date version uses the Caliber 3235 for the first time. The Submariner Date offers a surprising array of color combinations, while the absence of a date display The Submariner Date offers a surprising array of color combinations, while the Submariner without a date display keeps its original design. We were able to preview the new Submariner shortly after its launch.
If you thought Rolex’s innovation meant a revolution, you were wrong. But the Submariner has been modified and the sum of its various details has resulted in a completely new watch. The diameter of the watch has grown from 40 mm to 41 mm, or more precisely, from 40.6 mm to 41.36 mm, measured diagonally from 2 to 8 o’clock. The crown guard and lugs are slimmer, but this increases the width of the lugs by a full millimeter, to 21 mm.
These seemingly minor upgrades change the proportions of the entire watch – including the case body, bezel, dial, and bracelet. This means you’re looking at an entirely new model. If you put the new Oyster Perpetual Submariner next to its predecessor (which is being discontinued), the changes become obvious. The new Submariner looks more than a millimeter larger than the old model, due to the extensive modifications made to the tiniest of details.
Less obvious is the new in-house self-winding Caliber 3230 movement, because like any Rolex replica watch, it is covered by a fine groove that screws down airtight with a special key that can only be opened by an authorized Rolex watchmaker. The difference with the 3235 movements is that the Submariner dial does not have a date display.

1978 Rolex Day-Date with Spanish Day Disc

Following my colleagues Cara Barrett and Cait Bazemore’s recent post about how watches shouldn’t be categorized by gender, this is where vintage watches really shine. Yes, cultural and industry norms have always been prevalent in terms of which styles, sizes, and colors people should wear. But I think this notion serves more as a general guideline than a rule anymore, especially in 2021.
Let’s think about how cultural norms have evolved over time. In the 1950s, a simple dress form with an average size of around 35mm Rolex replica was the norm for men and under 30mm for women. I believe that aesthetics are gender neutral and that we are in this new era where we are free to choose what we want to wear on any given day. So, why not take advantage of the various options?
Today, both men and women can wear an ultra-thin gold watch from the 1960s on one day and a chunky sporty dive watch from the 1970s on another. What you can and can’t wear is only in your head, especially when it comes to vintage pieces. They are all about “feel” because each piece is unique because of how it lives in time. It’s all about feeling comfortable and wearing something that makes you smile when you check the time on your wrist. The purpose of a watch is to enhance our lives, not permanently define who we are as individuals or to which gender we belong. It’s all about your heart, so keep an open mind and let your intuition guide you.
This replica Rolex Day-Date ref. 1803, 1978, in 18k yellow gold with a champagne dial is, in my opinion, the perfect example of a watch for both men and women. This model has long been associated with powerful politicians and entertainers around the world, most of whom happen to be men (at least so far). But when you look at the watch itself, it’s perfectly balanced to be worn by a woman. The 18k yellow gold case measures 36mm and will fit nicely on any wrist size.
As the yellow gold case ages, the patina will reveal rich warmth over time. The signature fluted gold bezel with the shiny “pie plate” champagne dial gives the watch a gorgeous jewel-like quality as well. The patina on the luminescent plate provides a warm, creamy yellow accent that provides a subtle, eye-catching accent to the dial. Finally, the even rarer Spanish calendar dial adds to the fun of this model. All in all, this is an absolutely gorgeous watch from our store that has been imprinted on the minds of many as the epitome of classic luxury for over 60 years.

In-Depth Breaking Down of Replica Rolex Oyster Perpetual

This phrase is emblazoned on almost every Rolex dial “Oyster Perpetual”. The combination of two seemingly innocuous letters is not only historically significant but neatly sums up everything that makes Rolex a watchmaking powerhouse. The first water-resistant watch case made by Rolex was the “Oyster.” Perpetual refers to the perpetual winding rotor inside each Rolex replica watch. That’s why you’ll never find the word “automatic” on the dial – it’s just redundant.
The new Oyster Perpetual is available in five sizes: 28, 31, 34, 36, and 41 mm. However, don’t assume that you can get the same set of watches in each size. We’re talking about Rolex – that would be too easy. Let’s analyze the differences and see what all the fuss is about.
In order to get to this point, we had to lose some watches along the way – good watches that leave everything on the field. I’m talking, of course, about the much-loved Rolex OP 39, a watch that (at least in its white dial configuration) is considered close to perfection. It is an exemplary example of the replica Rolex ideal. Its functionality and timelessness transcend its simplicity.
With it, we also lost some of Rolex’s more interesting dial options. A rhodium-plated dial with blue markers and a red grape dial with pink markers and a blue dial with green markers, even the previous generation 34mm OP model had a sleeper hit.
Within each size of the Oyster Perpetual Calendar collection, there are noteworthy nuances. The 36 mm and 41 mm variants are effectively mirrored images of each other, only in different sizes, with painted squares next to each hour marker. The OP 34 has Roman numerals on the dial, a feature unique to this size. The 31 has essentially the same dial configuration as the 36 and 41, but with two differences.
Instead of hash marks, the 31, 36, and 41 mm models have the Rolex replica Coronet crest at six o’clock on the dial. The 28mm model, on the other hand, has the magic words Swiss and Made on either side of the two Rolex crowns – a small throwback to the vintage models, where the tritium “T” was similarly represented.
The main difference between the 36/41 mm model and the others is the style of the markers themselves. The former features a so-called double-barrel marker set, where the markers at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock are presented in a double-barrel style (literally, two markers next to each other). This is a divisive topic for OP lovers.

friday s organizing call was a big success let s keep up the momentum

Over 50 people attended Friday’s Rent Strike 2020 organizing call, representing over 20 cities in every region of the country! Renters shared their organizing experience, highlighted recent actions to block evictions where the courts have already re-opened, and discussed how to fight back against the looming “tsunami” of evictions working class people face come fall.

Did you miss the call? Stay tuned for the next one in early September. One thing you can do right now to support this movement is pitch in $15 to make sure we’re as prepared as possible as September 1st approaches.

While politicians are bickering about extending the stimulus, billionaires are getting richer. During the pandemic billionaires increased their wealth by an estimated $685 billion. Meanwhile, more renters than ever before are taking on additional debt to make ends meet. The Aspen Institute reports that 30% of renters report borrowing cash or getting a loan to pay rent. Rental payments using a credit card have increased 43% since last year!

We need to get organized! An estimated 30-40 million people in America are at risk of being evicted, the majority of whom are immigrants, LGBTQ, or people of color.

Along with organizing to stop evictions, we can get organized to stop rent increases, cancel rental debt, and deal with slumlords. We know there was already a severe housing crisis before COVID hit. Almost half of all renters were already “cost-burdened,” meaning they paid more than a third of their income towards rent, and a quarter of renters already paid more than 50% of their income. When we join forces and build a united movement, we can fight back to win the relief renters need and deserve, during this pandemic and beyond!

we need your help stop il utility shutoffs

Illinois needs your help to protect access to water, electricity & gas during this pandemic!

Earlier, this summer, No Ameren Shutoffs conducted a call-in campaign to the Illinois Commerce Commission demanding no utility shutoffs for working people during the COVID-19 crisis. This campaign was victorious, and resulted in an extension of the shutoff moratorium from August until September 1st!

But now, the moratorium is set to expire in a week. Renters are in more danger than ever. Peoples’ ability to pay housing costs has steadily declined month-to-month since the pandemic began. The latest projections estimate between 30 and 40 million households could face eviction this fall – and this is an underestimate. The majority of evictions are informal, illegal evictions where landlords use tactics like threats, harassment, and commonly utility shutoffs to force out anyone who falls behind on their rent.

Water utilities like Illinois American Water and Decatur’s Water Department have stated their internet to resume shutoffs come September. This is exactly the opposite of what we need during a pandemic when hand-washing is a dire public health necessity. Meanwhile, utility giant Ameren Corp rakes in over $6 billion in revenue per year, and could more than afford to give relief to renters struggling to stay housed.

If we don’t push to extend the shutoff ban, Illinois could follow the “leadership” of Indiana & Missouri in allowing people to be forced out of their homes by cutting off crucial services. Thousands could be pushed out of their housing, without their removals being formally recorded as evictions. We need to mobilize to protect renters!

Here’s what you can do:

Call the Illinois Commerce Commission and demand an extension of the shutoff ban! They can be reached at 1-800-524-0795 between 8am and 5pm. Without pressure from below, our government will put the profits of the utility companies before public health. Help us step up the fight to keep renters in their homes!

eviction protections extended we still need to organize

The nationwide eviction ban is a victory for our movement – but renters aren’t out of the woods yet.

The congressional relief that was keeping millions of Americans afloat expired well over a month ago. Unemployment is in double digits and coronavirus continues to spread. A vaccine is in the works, but there should be no expectation of a ‘return to normal’ anytime soon. Meanwhile a third of Americans are falling further and further behind on their housing payments, and the debt is piling up.

A new CDC order, enacted by the Trump administration in the form of an executive order, will protect millions of renters who are unable to pay rent due to coronavirus from eviction until December. We should be clear: this win was driven not only by a public health crisis, but also by the fear of more uprisings in the streets as renters are getting organized!

This relief is long overdue and could be lifesaving for many renters. But while this measure is extremely important, it is inadequate. It delays – but does not prevent – evictions, and it only extends a financial cliff for two in five renters to fall off of once expired. The order does not cancel rent, prohibit late fees, or relieve any tenants of their debts, leaving renters with huge backlogs to be paid at the end of the year. The order also allows landlords to collect all of the back rent immediately as soon as the eviction moratorium ends: it does not protect against evictions if you’re unable to pay up when time’s up.

So even while Trump & Mnuchin (the foreclosure king of the 2008 recession) are doing more for renters than most Democratic governors, this measure only kicks the can down the road. These moratoriums do nothing to address the underlying financial distress facing millions of Americans. With their red tape and expiration dates, they are not sustainable, and they will not succeed in resolving this historic housing crisis. Cancelling rent is the only solution!

While this ban is in place for now, the tsunami of evictions still looming could hit instead in the dead of winter. If tenants don’t know their rights, they could slip through the cracks and be evicted anyways. We cannot stand for this and we must continue organizing to prepare to defend our communities!