Rolex GMT-Master and GMT-Master II Are The Ultimate Globetrotter Companions
For nearly 70 years, the GMT-Master and GMT-Master II have epitomised travel, and served as loyal companions for frequent fliers.
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Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II, 40 mm, Oystersteel
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II is the ultimate cosmopolitan watch. Developed for professionals who criss-cross the globe, it debuted in 1982 as the successor to the GMT-Master, which was introduced in 1955.
Aesthetics-wise, the GMT-Master II speaks the same design language as the 1955 original ? a testament to the brand?s perfection of the line?s style and technical design from the get-go. Meanwhile, decades of technical advancements have kept it at the forefront of watchmaking, where it remains as the GMT watch of choice for discerning connoisseurs.
The 1950s and 1960s were periods of great progress. Civil aviation, in particular, saw major advancements such as the development of passenger jets. This, coupled with the booming global economy, led to a burgeoning demand for air travel ? for the first time in humanity?s history, large numbers of people were rapidly travelling across time zones.
Photo of lieutenant and engineer William J. Knight. On 3 October 1967, piloting the rocket-powered X-15, he set the highest speed ever recorded, 7,274 km/h (Mach 6.7), wearing a GMT-Master.
Against this backdrop, Rolex developed the original GMT-Master. It was a true tool wat...
The post Rolex GMT-Master and GMT-Master II Are The Ultimate Globetrotter Companions appeared first on LUXUO.
Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II, 40 mm, Oystersteel
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II is the ultimate cosmopolitan watch. Developed for professionals who criss-cross the globe, it debuted in 1982 as the successor to the GMT-Master, which was introduced in 1955.
Aesthetics-wise, the GMT-Master II speaks the same design language as the 1955 original ? a testament to the brand?s perfection of the line?s style and technical design from the get-go. Meanwhile, decades of technical advancements have kept it at the forefront of watchmaking, where it remains as the GMT watch of choice for discerning connoisseurs.
The 1950s and 1960s were periods of great progress. Civil aviation, in particular, saw major advancements such as the development of passenger jets. This, coupled with the booming global economy, led to a burgeoning demand for air travel ? for the first time in humanity?s history, large numbers of people were rapidly travelling across time zones.
Photo of lieutenant and engineer William J. Knight. On 3 October 1967, piloting the rocket-powered X-15, he set the highest speed ever recorded, 7,274 km/h (Mach 6.7), wearing a GMT-Master.
Against this backdrop, Rolex developed the original GMT-Master. It was a true tool wat...
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