Rolex has really spent a lot of money this time, and the GMT-Master II, specially designed for left-handers, has appeared! This watch not only has a unique crown position, but also has many adjustments in color and details, which is definitely good news for left-handers. Want to know what new features it has? Read on!

Rolex’s new GMT-Master II unveiled

Recently, Rolex officially released the new GMT-Master II (Ref. 126729VTNR). The crown design of this watch is very special, located at 9 o’clock. This design is very consistent with the usage habits of left-handed wearers. It can be said that Rolex is a watch tailor-made for left-handed users. Although there are many left-handed watches on the market, most of them are mirror images of right-handed watches. Few brands truly design watches based on left-handed usage habits. This time Rolex’s move can be said to have filled a gap in the market.

The new GMT-Master II is not just about changing the crown. Many other places have also been adjusted accordingly. For example, the GMT hand is no longer distinguished from the hour and minute hands as before, but directly uses the same color. This is also one of the most obvious changes in this watch.

There are two versions of the new GMT-Master II, one with an 18K white gold case and the other with an Oyster steel case. When the “Sprite Ring” was launched before, we already knew that it used a two-color ceramic bezel. The most classic one is red and blue, while the new one is green and black. This color scheme will already appear on the market in 2022.

Although the design of this watch has not changed much, we can still see some optimizations in details. For example, the new green dial makes the color recognition of this watch higher, and the effect is quite good when paired with a black bezel. In addition, the new dial design is also different from the previous Oystersteel case version. The new version is more three-dimensional and textured.

Price may become the focus of luxury goods lovers

In terms of selling price, the official price of the 18K white gold “Sprite ring” is 390,500 yuan, while the official price of the Oyster steel case version is 96,300 yuan. Although there is a difference of nearly 300,000 between the two, considering the current price of gold on the market, the 18K platinum version may attract more attention from luxury goods enthusiasts, because the precious metal has a more obvious advantage in price.

According to the international gold market, the current price of gold is about more than 400 yuan per gram. If calculated according to this price, 1 gram of 18K platinum is about more than 100 yuan. The price gap between platinum and gold is still very obvious.

For luxury goods lovers, buying watches is more for the purpose of collection and investment rather than simply for wearing. Changes in consumer preferences for watch appearance may affect the market. Whether the new design can surpass the previous popularity remains to be seen, but what is certain is that it has attracted the attention of many people.

Conclusion

In short, Rolex’s new GMT-Master II is not just a change of crown position, but fundamentally considers the needs of left-handers, which is really good! And in terms of price, the gap between platinum and steel cases also makes people lament the charm of luxury goods. Do you think this watch is worth buying? Welcome to share your views in the comment area, and don’t forget to give it a like!