Rolex GMT-Master II

The GMT-Master II is the travel watch from Rolex. With its additional 24-hour hand and two-colour rotatable bezel, it shows the time in two time zones at once. At HORANDO you will find current references in Oystersteel, Rolesor and gold, on the Oyster or Jubilee bracelet. New watches are unworn, come with box, papers and the international Rolex warranty and are shipped fully insured. The delivery time is shown on every watch.

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Rolex GMT-Master II prices at a glance

As of October 2026. Prices in euros. In addition, 1 references whose price is quoted on request.

  • from €15,990
  • Median €19,990
  • to €48,900
  • Models 12

The figures come from our own range and are recalculated every month.

History of the GMT-Master

Rolex introduced the GMT-Master in 1955 with the pilots of Pan Am in mind, who had to keep track of several time zones on long-haul flights. The abbreviation GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time. In 1982 came the GMT-Master II, whose hour hand can be set independently of the other hands. This made it the watch for frequent travellers, who simply set the hour hand to local time after landing.

How the second time zone works

The 24-hour hand with its triangular tip turns once a day around the dial and shows home time on the bezel. When travelling, the normal hour hand can be moved forwards or backwards in one-hour steps without stopping the watch, and the date changes with it. By also turning the bidirectional bezel, you can even read a third time zone.

Cerachrom bezel and nicknames

Since 2005 the GMT-Master II has worn a bezel made of Cerachrom, a scratch-resistant ceramic whose colour does not fade even under UV light. In 2013 Rolex produced its first two-colour ceramic bezel in black and blue. The colours gave rise to nicknames that Rolex itself does not use: Pepsi stands for red and blue, Batman for black and blue and Batgirl for the same bezel on the Jubilee bracelet. Root Beer refers to brown and black, Bruce Wayne to grey and black and Sprite to the left-handed model with a green and black bezel, where the crown and date sit on the left.

Calibre 3285 and bracelets

Inside works the Rolex calibre 3285 with around 70 hours of power reserve. Like all current Rolex watches, the GMT-Master II is certified as a Superlative Chronometer, and Rolex guarantees a precision of −2/+2 seconds per day after casing. The Oyster case measures 40 mm and is water-resistant to 100 metres. You can choose between the sporty Oyster bracelet with three broad links and the finer five-link Jubilee bracelet, in Oystersteel, Rolesor and yellow, white and Everose gold.

Alternatives to the GMT-Master II

If you like a second time zone but prefer a simpler bezel, you will find it in the Explorer II with its fixed 24-hour bezel and orange hand. The Sky-Dweller offers more complication with an annual calendar and a disc for the second time zone on the dial.

Buy Rolex GMT-Master II at HORANDO

New Rolex GMT-Master II at HORANDO are unworn and come with box, papers and the international Rolex warranty. Before shipping we check every watch once more and compare the reference and serial number, and shipping is fully insured. The delivery time is shown on every watch, and after payment you can collect your watch from our showroom in Bamberg if you wish. You will find further models of the brand on the Rolex page.

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Frequently asked questions about Rolex GMT-Master II

How much does a Rolex GMT-Master II cost?

The current price range can be found in the price overview on this page.

What do Pepsi, Batman and Sprite mean?

These are nicknames for the colors of the bezel: Pepsi stands for red and blue, Batman for blue and black, Sprite for green and black, Root Beer for brown and black. You can read more about the best-known variant in Rolex Pepsi or blue-red.

Are the Rolex GMT-Master II at HORANDO new and original?

Yes. Every new Rolex at HORANDO is new and unworn and comes with box, papers and the international Rolex guarantee. The warranty runs for five years from the date on the warranty card. Before shipping, we look at each watch again and compare the reference and serial number.

How does the GMT function work?

The additional 24-hour hand shows a second time zone in conjunction with the rotating bezel. The hour hand can be adjusted in hourly increments when traveling without stopping the watch.

Can I pay for a Rolex GMT-Master II in installments?

Yes. Payment in installments of up to 5,000 euros is possible via PayPal, and up to 10,000 euros via Klarna. For higher amounts we would be happy to advise you personally. Purchasing on account is not possible.

Do I have to wait for a GMT-Master II?

There are often long waiting lists for the GMT-Master II at concessionaires. At HORANDO you can see the current delivery time on every watch; many models are ready for immediate delivery. You can read more about this in our article on Rolex waiting list.