Rolex's utilization of the incredibly resilient material known as "Cerachrom" has significantly elevated the durability of their iconic sports watches. This innovation, now synonymous with Rolex, bestows remarkable resistance to both scratches and fading, solidifying the reputation of these timepieces as top-tier sports watches. One of the standout features of the Rolex GMT-Master II is its bidirectional rotatable bezel, which is cleverly marked with 24-hour increments, enabling users to conveniently monitor three distinct time zones while circumnavigating the globe. This bezel, combined with the main hour and minute hands and the arrow-tipped GMT-hand, ensures precise timekeeping.
Distinguishing this GMT-Master II from its predecessors is the "Maxi dial," characterized by broader luminescent hour markers that infuse the watch with a more refined and modern ambiance. The luminous gold hour indicators and gold hands harmonize exquisitely with the sunlit Rolex green dial. Notably, this timepiece exhibits a captivating blue luminescence in low-light conditions, offering up to eight hours of illumination. As an anti-counterfeit measure, Rolex has thoughtfully engraved its name repeatedly on the rehaut, the inner bezel ring.
While retaining the familiar 40mm case dimensions, the GMT-Master II 116718LN exudes a heightened wrist presence due to its redesigned construction. The Oyster case now features a more squared layout, accompanied by wider lugs, imparting a robust and masculine aesthetic to the watch.