Rolex
GMT-Master II
116710BLNR
The "Batman" — Rolex's iconic two-tone blue-and-black GMT in Oystersteel.
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Overview
The Rolex GMT-Master II reference 116710BLNR is among the most recognisable sport watches of the modern era, distinguished by its striking blue-and-black Cerachrom bezel insert — a combination that quickly earned it the "Batman" nickname among collectors. Housed in a 40 mm Oystersteel case, it pairs a crisp black dial with the brand's proprietary ceramic bezel technology, offering both legibility and exceptional resistance to fading. The reference served as the steel GMT-Master II flagship for much of the 2010s, bridging the gap between the long-running 116710LN and the generation that followed.
History
Introduced at Baselworld 2013, the 116710BLNR represented Rolex's first use of a two-colour Cerachrom bezel, a technically demanding achievement given the difficulty of producing distinct colours within a single ceramic component. It was powered by the Calibre 3186, a movement featuring Rolex's Parachrom hairspring and a independently adjustable GMT hand — hallmarks of the GMT-Master II line since the mid-2000s. The reference remained in production until 2019, when it was succeeded by the 126710BLNR, which introduced the Jubilee bracelet option and the updated Calibre 3285. During its production run, collector demand consistently outpaced supply, cementing the "Batman" as one of the defining Rolex references of its decade.
Notable points
- The two-colour blue-and-black Cerachrom bezel insert was a manufacturing first for Rolex, requiring a novel sintering process to achieve two distinct ceramic colours in a single piece.
- Calibre 3186 provides an independently settable 24-hour GMT hand, allowing a second time zone to be tracked without disrupting the local-time display.
- The "Batman" nickname, coined by the collecting community shortly after the reference's 2013 debut, has become so widely adopted that it is now used in mainstream horological literature.
- The 40 mm Oystersteel case and black dial give the reference a versatile, tool-watch character consistent with the GMT-Master II's aviation heritage.
- Produced from 2013 to 2019, the 116710BLNR occupies a well-defined chapter in GMT-Master II history, making it a straightforward reference for collectors to date and contextualise.
