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By James Stacey on April 24, 2013
We're here at BaselWorld 2013 and Rolex has shown off a couple of new model iterations, including a platinum Daytona and this black and blue colored GMT-Master II. Essentially just a new color variation of the current GMT-Master II range, this new version employs a two color cerachrom bezel insert (a first for Rolex) in a day/night arrangement of blue and black.
Still sized to 40mm and powered by the Rolex Calibre 3186, this new model is little more than an additional color choice for buyers look for some of that classic Pam Am panache. Rolex announcements are a big deal at the show and crowds formed quickly when the new models were displayed outside of Rolex's BaselWorld booth.
Alongside the black and blue GMT-Master II is a new blue and brown platinum Rolex Daytona. This is not the Daytona that many were expecting. Also still 40mm, this new version features a case and bracelet made of 950 platinum along with a light blue dial and brown cerachrom bezel. This new version comes on the year of the Daytona's 50th birthday and while the color combo is interesting, many were expecting a brand new model with an updated case size. New colors and metals aside, the platinum Daytona (ref 116505) is powered by the Calibre 4130 COSC automatic chronograph movement with 72 hours of power reserve.
While the new variations of both the Daytona and the GMT-Master II are undoubtedly cool pieces, neither are brand new models, nor do they differ greatly from the current formula for each model range. I rather like the blue and black GMT-Master II and think that it is a nice addition the GMT-Master II family. What do you think of these new versions? Maybe Rolex has something else up its sleeve.