In spite of the traditional predictions that are feverishly made every year about new Rolex models - often also correct - it was really difficult this year to foresee the release of a GMT-Master II for left-handers. And the surprise became double if you add the unprecedented green and black colour combination of the Cerachrom bezel disc, one of the most important and functional elements of this model.
This is what in watchmaking jargon is called a 'right-handed' watch, because it is made to be worn on the right wrist. It seems that Rolex already produced left-handed watches in the 1950s which are, however, extremely rare. Perhaps this will be its good fortune and by the way the green/black colour code of the bezel is really eye-catching.
The new configuration entailed a number of structural changes: not only was the winding crown with its side straps moved to the left, but the process of measuring the watch's accuracy during the final inspection as part of the Superlative Chronometer certification also had to be adapted. The date window, with its Cyclope magnifying glass, was also moved from 3 to 9 o'clock.
From a technical point of view, the company had already introduced the new movement a few years ago: the automatic calibre 3285. In terms of functionality, the 24-hour hand (green, in this case, to match the bezel) marks home time and the date window is synchronised with the local time hand in the centre.
The power reserve is 70 hours, thanks to the barrel architecture and the superior performance of the Chronergy escapement used on the new generation Rolex calibres.
Price10,550 euro.
