The "Pan Am" Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Rolex Passion Report

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The first GMT-Master, the official watch of Pan Am. In 38mm steel case, water resistant to 50m, it featured a blue/red ("Pepsi") bakelite bezel insert with 24-hour markings in luminescent radium paint. As the bakelite was wont to crack, Rolex replaced it with an aluminium bezel two years into production. The Rolex GMT-Master made its debut in 1955, developed specifically for Pan Am pilots to keep track of two time zones. The cleverly designed Rolex watch included an extra hour hand (which would make one full rotation every 24 hours) on the dial and a rotating 24-hour bezel. We've found 1,155 results for " Rolex GMT-Master " Rolex watches GMT-Master Brand Model Price Case size Year Filter Save this search 1,155 listings including promoted listings Sort by Promoted Rolex GMT-Master 6542 Gilt Tropical Swiss Dial 1958 $ 29,995 + $29 for shipping US Promoted Rolex GMT-Master GET 15% OFF Everest discusses and shares pictures of the rare and elusive Rolex Pan Am, as well as makes predictions about if it will ever be produced.

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Rolex actually based the design of the GMT-Master on a watch they had debuted two years earlier - the Turn-O-Graph ref. 6202. The Turn-O-Graph included a rotating bezel, which also made its way onto the GMT-Master ref. 6542. In fact, the bezel of the GMT-Master - even today - is arguably the watch's most important design detail. Rolex's answer to Pan-Am Airlines' request was the reference 6542. They were able to accomplish the dual time zone requirement by adding a 24-hour hand and a rotating bezel to a 25-jewel automatic movement. Rolex has so far always been connected with Pan Am as official delivery of the GMT Master to their pilots. We come across many advertisements where the both companies show their collaboration proudly.. Ref 6263 "Pan Am" as it was found in all original condition with black bakelite. Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II Robust and functional, the GMT‑Master II is the ideal watch for criss-crossing the globe. Exceptional legibility Like all Rolex Professional watches, the GMT-Master II offers exceptional legibility in all circumstances, even in the dark, thanks to its Chromalight display.

The "Pan Am" Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Rolex Passion Report

Pan Am challenged Rolex to create a watch equipped to display two time zones — for both the departure city and destination — simultaneously. Rolex responded to Pan Am's concerns in 1955 with a watch that, whether they realized it at the time or not, would go down in history - the GMT-Master. Image: Rolex.com In 1954, Rolex introduced the first GMT-Master ever as the reference number 6542. Rolex originally developed the GMT-Master for Pan Am pilots. The GMT-Master and the later version,. In spring 2023, Rolex unveiled two new versions of the GMT-Master II: the yellow gold ref. 126718GRNR and the two-tone ref. 126713GRNR. Like the stainless steel edition, these models are powered by the caliber 3285, have a 40-mm diameter, and. We've found 1,310 results for " Rolex Pepsi " Rolex watches Pepsi Brand Model Price Case size Year Filter Save this search 1,310 listings including promoted listings Sort by Promoted Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLRO Pepsi 2023 Unworn Complete Set Immediate Dispatch or Collection £ 19,995 Free shipping UK Promoted Rolex GMT-Master II

The "Pan Am" Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Rolex Passion Report

GET 15% OFF When it comes to history, Rolex has literally countless stories to uncover about its many unique watches. One watch in particular has an incredible history the Rolex GMT. Originally, Pan Am Airlines hired Rolex to create a watch for its pilots, as a tool to track multiple time zones during long haul flights. In the 195 Rolex-wearing Pan Am aviators are occasionally seen in Rolex ads. But their stories are extremely hard to come by, and little is known about them. They were hired during or right after World War II and took the company through the jet age making it, in Pan Am's famous tagline, "The World's Most Experienced Airline."