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1 No other watch is engineered quite like a Rolex. The GMT-Master, introduced in 1955, was developed in collaboration with Pan Am to meet the needs of their international pilots. The GMT-Master II has proved to be even more invaluable as it features a rotatable 24-hour graduated bezel that allows those who travel the world to read three different time zones. Two simultaneously. The 40 mm GMT-Master II is fitted with a virtually scratch-resistant black Cerachrom disc and is presented here in Rolex signature Rolesor, a unique combination of 904L steel and 18 ct gold. VISIT ROLEX.COM AND EXPLORE MORE

2 TREVOR IMMELMAN Champion rising. Steely determination. From top-ranked amateur to world-ranked pro. Definitive moment: the Masters Tournament. Not one to take his eye off the ball, except to look at the future in front of him. VISIT ROLEX.COM AND EXPLORE THE GMT-MASTER II PAGE 2

3 THE SPIRIT OF THE GMT-MASTER II CHUCK YEAGER No person has pushed the limits of man and technology like Chuck Yeager. The year was Nobody knew if a fixed-wing aeroplane could break the sound barrier. Or even whether a human could survive the tremendous force of that kind of speed. He was already a legend among WWII fighter pilots when he took off in the X-1. Not only did he reach Mach 1 creating the first man-made sonic boom that day, he did it again 50 years later in an F-15 fighter. His résumé of military and civilian accomplishments is comprehensive enough to consume chapters in aviation history books. THE FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL FLIGHTS When the legendary airline Pan-Am trained its flight crews, it prepared them to perform as flawlessly as their instruments. While the Pan-Am smile was the face known to the public, behind the scenes Pilots were trained in challenging techniques such as astral navigation. The first transcontinental commercial flight, in 1955, was both cause for celebration and confirmation that such training and tools were a winning combination. The GMT-Master became the official watch of Pan Am pilots. KEEPING PACE WITH CHANGING TIMES Although the GMT-Master was designed essentially for professional use, its combination of peerless functionality and rugged good looks led to it being adopted by a wider travelling public. As well as appreciating its ability to display different time zones, these travellers admired the robustness and versatile appearance that made the GMT-Master eminently suitable for globe-trotting and, indeed, for any occasion. Supersonic Luxury When Concorde performed its final test flights in the 1960s, Rolex proudly announced that both the French and British test pilots (Brian Trubshaw and André Turcat) wore GMT-Masters. In an era of supersonic flight, the GMT-Master had become invaluable. VISIT ROLEX.COM AND EXPLORE THE GMT-MASTER II PAGE 3

4 THE SPIRIT OF THE GMT-MASTER II VISIT ROLEX.COM AND EXPLORE THE GMT-MASTER II PAGE 4

5 AN OBSESSION WITH PERFECTION multiple timezones The GMT-Master II has a 24-hour hand and an independent, adjustable 12-hour hand that makes it possible to set the hour for a new time zone while the watch continues to function, maintaining the exact time. The two hour hands allow the time in any two time zones to be read simultaneously. THE 24-HOUR BEZEL For the bezel to properly fulfil its function indication of the time in a third time zone - it is imperative that there be only 24 possible positions in its rotation. The bezel must move cleanly from one position to another, without any possibility of an intermediate stop. This challenge has been met thanks to a powerful spring that allows crisp, precise movements in both directions, with virtually no wear. The Parachrom hairspring A watch is only as precise as its oscillator is regular. Conventional oscillator hairsprings are made of ferromagnetic alloys, leaving them vulnerable to magnetic fields and shocks. After five years of research, Rolex created the blue Parachrom hairspring. Crafted from a paramagnetic alloy, it is unaffected by magnetic fields and up to 10 times more resistant to shocks. Historically, the unique blue colour of the hairspring has been a sign of prestige reserved for only the most accurate timepieces. Today, it guarantees the accuracy of your Rolex. VISIT ROLEX.COM AND EXPLORE THE GMT-MASTER II PAGE 5

6 AN OBSESSION WITH PERFECTION TRAVELLING THE WORLD The time indicated by the hour hand is read on the dial, whereas the time indicated by the 24-hour hand is read on the bezel. The Ceramic Bezel A bezel with a blue or black Cerachrom insert graces the GMT-Master II s 40 mm case. Fashioned from extremely hard ceramic material, the Rolex Cerachrom insert has excellent corrosion-resistant properties. Its colour remains unaffected by ultraviolet rays and it is virtually scratchproof. The numerals and graduations are in yellow gold or platinum. Easylink An increase in temperature, altitude or physical activity may cause your wrists to expand and can even make wearing a watch uncomfortable. This is why Rolex invented and patented Easylink, an extension system that folds out to let the wearer increase the length of the bracelet by about 5 mm to regain maximum comfort. Perfectly integrated into the watch s design, the Easylink system is tested to open and close thousands of times in the most extreme conditions, without sacrificing reliability. VISIT ROLEX.COM AND EXPLORE THE GMT-MASTER II PAGE 6

7 AN OBSESSION WITH PERFECTION GMT-MASTER II 40 mm COSC certification chronometer Black ceramic rotatable bezel Sapphire cystal Waterproof to 100 m/330 feet Self-winding Oysterlock bracelet with Oysterclasp with Easylink STEEL Black Dial LN STEEL AND YELLOW GOLD Black Dial LN VISIT ROLEX.COM AND EXPLORE THE GMT-MASTER II PAGE 7

8 AN OBSESSION WITH PERFECTION GMT-MASTER II 40 mm COSC certification chronometer Black ceramic rotatable bezel Sapphire cystal Waterproof to 100 m/330 feet Self-winding Oysterlock bracelet with Oysterclasp with Easylink YELLOW GOLD Black Dial LN YELLOW GOLD Green Dial LN VISIT ROLEX.COM AND EXPLORE THE GMT-MASTER II PAGE 8

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