Probably the most expensive and famous of all Batman watches is the Rolex “Batman”. Of course, we’re not talking about any watch worn on Bruce Wayne’s wrist. Instead, the replica Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLNR (new 2021 model) and the 116710BLNR (2013 vintage model) with its black and blue bezel is another one of their watches that got the superhero nickname. Let’s take a look at how and why this Rolex watch is associated with the Dark Knight.
Who wears a Rolex Batman?
Celebrities such as singer John Mayer, actors Rob Lowe (Parks and Recreation) and Steve Carell (The Office), famous personalities and athletes such as tennis champion Roger Federer, as well as Kasper Schmeichel (Leicester City’s goalkeeper) and Karim Benzema (Real Madrid’s striker), Christian Benteke (Belgian professional footballer) and many more Sports stars.
Rolex Batman Watch
First of all, let’s start with what is the difference between the old Rolex GMT series and the new Rolex GMT-Master 2 series? First of all, Rolex decided to sell their best replica watches with more of their new patented “Cerachrom” hardened ceramic bezel insert, which is highly resistant to scratches and will not fade from exposure to UV rays. In this way, Rolex had to challenge itself to find a way to combine two colors with the ceramic material. Back when bezels were made with metal, this wasn’t a big deal, but doing the same thing with ceramic materials required some serious creative thinking. The good thing is that Rolex has never been accused of being uncreative in their manufacturing methods. They actually wrote a book on innovation.
Another difference between these two self-winding sports replica watches is the Oyster bracelet, which was used on the previous model, 116710BLNR. In 2019, with the release of the new generation of watches, reference 126710, the Oyster bracelet was first replaced with the Jubilee bracelet on the newer model, reference 126710BLNR, until 2021, when they brought original Oyster bracelet was reintroduced to the newer 126710 Oyster BATMAN.
The price of the Rolex Batman has skyrocketed over the past few years, it’s almost impossible to get one at MSRP anywhere, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to go down any time soon. So now might be a good time to sell one. The BLNR is one of those special watches that if you bought one a few years ago and never wore it, you’ll be paying a few thousand dollars more than you originally paid for it. With the recent fluctuations in fake Rolex prices, it’s hard to say that it will drop in price in the foreseeable future, so if you buy one, you’ll probably pay at least the full list price.
BLNR Rolex 116710 is not the first Rolex two-tone bezel. The Rolex GMT series has always had watches with two-tone bezels …… Long before the introduction of the Rolex GMT Batman. It’s a tradition that has been going on for over 50 years. From their red and blue toned “Pepsi” bezel (come to think of it, with those colors, it would be more appealing to call it “Superman”) to their red and black “Coke” bezel (Daredevil or Deadpool?). The Rolex two-color bezel has always gotten a catchy nickname in one way or another. Now we have another color combination of two-tone bezels blue and black, dubbed “Batman” or “Dark Night”. Some people even call it “Bruiser” because of the black and royal blue shades. Why Batman? Well, black and blue are some of the most common color combinations in the classic Batman comics and shows, and …… It sure sounds appealing!