As at all times, Rolex leads our protection of Watches and Wonders Geneva and the model makes it simple to know what it thinks is most newsworthy: the Oyster Perpetual GMT-Grasp II. Principally, what’s new right here is the primary new bezel variant since 2022’s Lefty. The 2024 Oyster Perpetual GMT-Grasp II maintains the standard crown place however introduces an uncommon however considerably cool color mixture: black and gray. This utterly new look is paired with a inexperienced GMT hand, similar to the one on the 2022 Lefty. Regardless of the comparatively low-key nature of this mannequin, it’s maybe one of the vital shocking of the present slew of latest watches.
It is vital at this second to deal with some ancillary info concerning the GMT-Grasp II assortment. This consists of the truth that no present fashions have been discontinued, regardless of the much-hyped rumours about sure widespread fashions. As an alternative, the 2024 GMT-Grasp II merely provides to the variety of variants presently accessible, bringing it to reportedly 14. That features the Oyster and Jubilee bracelet variations of the brand new black and gray mannequin; the watch wants a nickname however the Web has not but responded (that we all know of, though we like Gray Ghost). To reiterate, the brand new GMT-Grasp II is unchanged in each approach from its current siblings.
In a humorous twist, the 2024 GMT-Grasp II would possibly simply be essentially the most accessible providing from Rolex, with a lot of the present crop of novelties leaning in the direction of valuable metals, elaborate dials and luscious gem-setting. On the identical time, those that love the world’s hottest GMT watch may be questioning what this implies for his or her desires of proudly owning some model of it; they may also marvel why the coke bezel stays out of image, regardless of Tudor introducing it for its GMT mannequin. Your guess is nearly as good as mine on these topics however I’ll say that maybe the Gray Ghost is a cooling measure of some type. Or maybe it’s meant to enchantment to followers of the short-lived stable black bezel GMT-Grasp II. Extra on this watch will definitely comply with from consultants and specialists within the coming months.
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