Rolex GMT-Master II Ref. 126711
$20,995
Pre-Owned Rolex 40mm GMT-Master II, Black Dial, Oyster Bracelet, Ref. 126711
The Rolex GMT-Master was initially developed in 1954 in collaboration with Pan American Airways, with the aim of providing pilots with a watch that could display multiple time zones simultaneously. The original model featured a 24-hour bezel and a fourth hand that could be set to a second time zone. Over the years, the GMT-Master underwent various design changes and upgrades, including the addition of the iconic red and blue “Pepsi” bezel in 1959. In 1982, the GMT-Master II was introduced, which allowed for the independent adjustment of the hour hand, making it easier to track multiple time zones. Today, the Rolex GMT-Master II remains one of the most popular and sought-after luxury watches in the world.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this exquisite timepiece features a 40mm stainless steel case seamlessly paired with an 18k rose gold bi-directional rotating bezel, showcasing a striking 24-hour black and brown ‘Rootbeer’ Cerachrom insert. The black dial serves as a canvas for luminous hands and hour markers, ensuring clear legibility in any lighting conditions. Equipped with a date reference and a dedicated GMT hand, the Rolex GMT-Master II 126711 offers unparalleled functionality for modern adventurers. Beneath the surface, the self-winding 3285 caliber movement powers every precise tick. Like all Rolex Perpetual movements, the 3285 is a certified Swiss chronometer, a designation reserved for high precision watches that have successfully passed the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) tests. The 3285 is equipped with a Parachrom hairspring, offering greater resistance to shocks and to temperature variations. The 40mm Oyster case is not only highly durable, but also water resistant up to 100 meters, making it suitable for a variety of activities.
Completing the ensemble is the stainless steel and 18k rose gold Oyster bracelet, designed for both comfort and style. The folding Oysterlock clasp provides a secure fit, making this timepiece as reliable as it is ravishing. It also features the Easylink comfort extension link, which allows the bracelet length to be increased by approximately 5 mm. Whether you’re crossing time zones or making a statement, the Rolex GMT-Master II 126711 is the ultimate companion for those who appreciate the fusion of luxury and utility. This like new GMT-Master II comes with box, papers, and remaining factory warranty from Rolex.
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Rolex is recognized throughout the world not only as a brand associated with luxury, but as a watch that is both luxurious and precise. For Rolex, this hard-won and well-deserved recognition was never in doubt. The founder, Hans Wilsdorf named the company Rolex to be pronounceable in any language, as he anticipated the acclaim his company would receive due to relentless pursuit of precision and accuracy in a wristwatch. Soon after its founding, Rolex produced the first wristwatch to receive the Swiss Certificate of Chronometric Precision, which was followed rapidly by receipt of a certificate of precision from the Kew Observatory in Great Britain. From those roots Rolex built a legacy of innovation. The Oyster watch was the first waterproof and dustproof wristwatch in 1926, followed by the first self-winding Perpetual rotor. Building once again on innovation, the Datejust became the first self-winding wrist chronometer to include a date in a window on the dial. Adventurous women and men who strive to make history have chosen Rolex for their expedition, which both perpetuates the brand’s claim to precision and dependability as well as attests to its veracity. Hans Wilsdorf may have anticipated the acclaim Rolex would someday achieve, but even he might have been impressed with its success.
