Rolex GMT-Master II "Batman" 40mm Oystersteel Oyster - Ref. 126710BLNR / Pre-Owned

The Rolex GMT-Master II "Batman" Ref. 126710BLNR is one of those watches that became a modern icon almost immediately. Its blue-and-black Cerachrom bezel gives the classic GMT layout a crisp, unmistakable identity, while the black dial and blue GMT hand create one of the most recognizable color combinations in the contemporary Rolex sports-watch lineup.

This example is fitted to the three-piece Oyster bracelet, giving it the tougher, more athletic personality enthusiasts associate specifically with the "Batman" configuration. The 40mm Oystersteel case delivers substantial wrist presence while preserving the proportions that have made the GMT-Master II a collector favorite.

Rolex manufacture calibre 3285 allows the local hour hand to be adjusted independently, making time-zone changes convenient without stopping the watch. The automatic movement provides approximately 70 hours of power reserve, and the Oyster case is waterproof to 100 meters.

• Reference: 126710BLNR
• Case: 40mm Oystersteel
• Dial: Black
• Bezel: Blue-and-black Cerachrom 24-hour bezel
• Bracelet: Oyster
• Movement: Rolex calibre 3285 automatic GMT
• Power reserve: Approximately 70 hours
• Water resistance: 100 meters / 330 feet

For collectors who want the BLNR on Oyster, substituting a Batgirl later is not quite the same thing. The bracelet is part of the identity, and serious Rolex buyers know it. Pre-owned inventory means you are buying a specific watch, not placing an order for another identical one next week. If this is the Batman configuration you wanted, watching it disappear into another collection is an expensive way to confirm that.