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Wristwatch · GMT-Master II wristwatch

Rolex GMT-Master II Wristwatch

Partially verified

This Rolex GMT-Master II is a wristwatch featuring an 18K white gold case measuring 40 mm in diameter. The dial is constructed from meteorite, which displays crystalline Widmanstätten structures resulting from the cooling of its iron-nickel composition. The watch includes a dual time zone GMT function, a 24-hour rotating bezel, and a date display. The blue and red Cerachrom bezel is engraved with platinum-coated numerals. The watch is powered by the Rolex Caliber 3285 movement. Luminescent material, identified as Chromalight, is applied to the hour markers and hands. It is fitted with an 18K white gold bracelet and clasp. The object is provided with its original box, papers, and hang tag.

Front view of the Rolex GMT-Master II featuring an 18K white gold case, blue and red 'Pepsi' bezel, and a meteorite dial.
Front view of the Rolex GMT-Master II featuring an 18K white gold case, blue and red 'Pepsi' bezel, and a meteorite dial. — M.S. Rau. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
rauantiques.com
Category
Wristwatch · GMT-Master II wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Rolex
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
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Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The timepiece features a 40 mm case crafted from 18K white gold. It is fitted with a blue and red Cerachrom bezel, which incorporates engraved numerals coated in platinum to facilitate the tracking of multiple time zones.

The dial is manufactured from meteorite, a material sourced from space. The surface of the dial displays crystalline patterns known as Widmanstätten structures, which are achieved through acid-washing and polishing processes. Hour markers and hands are finished with Chromalight, a proprietary luminescent material used to assist with legibility in low-light environments.

Evidence for this section
  • “18K white gold”
  • “The blue and red Cerachrom bezel features engraved numerals coated in platinum”
  • “The striking white dial is crafted from meteorite”
  • “The dial's hour markers and hands are crafted from Chromalight”

Movement and Functionality

The watch is equipped with the Caliber 3285 movement. This movement powers the GMT-Master II's core functions, which include a dual time zone display, a 24-hour rotating bezel, and an integrated date display located at the 3 o'clock position on the dial.

The design of the GMT hand incorporates a red color to provide visual contrast against the dial, assisting in the readability of the second time zone. The watch is designed to track up to three time zones simultaneously.

Evidence for this section
  • “Powered by the advanced Caliber 3285”
  • “Dual time zone (GMT) function, 24-hour rotating bezel and date display”
  • “The GMT hand's bold red color provides additional contrast, further enhancing readability.”

Bracelet and Presentation

The watch is completed by a solid white gold bracelet and clasp.

The object is supplied with its original box, papers, and hang tag, representing the complete set as described by the vendor.

Evidence for this section
  • “The timeless design is completed by a solid white gold bracelet and clasp”
  • “This exceptional timepiece is accompanied by its original box, papers and hang tag.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production year of this watch based on the serial number?
  • Are there any signs of wear or aftermarket alterations not documented in the provided description?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rolex GMT-Master II Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
ModelGMT-Master II“GMT Master II”
Case Material18K white gold“18K white gold”
Dial MaterialMeteorite“Meteorite”
MovementCaliber 3285“Caliber 3285”
ComplicationsDual time zone, 24-hour bezel, date display“Dual time zone (GMT) function, 24-hour rotating bezel and date display”
Bezel materialCerachrom“The blue and red Cerachrom bezel”
ContentsOriginal box, papers, hang tag“Original box, papers and hang tag”

Visible details

  • Blue and red rotating bezel
  • Meteorite dial with applied hour markers
  • Date window with cyclops lens at the 3 o'clock position
  • 18K white gold bracelet with deployant clasp

Research qualifications

  • The exact date of manufacture is not specified in the provided source
  • The internal mechanism (Caliber 3285) is not visible in the provided photographs

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی Rolex GMT-Master II «پپسی» طلای سفید با صفحه شهاب‌سنگ

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 2e95d2b766

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