Rolex GMT-Master IIvsSjöö Sandström Royal Steel Worldtimer Kriminaltekniker

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Rolex GMT-Master II at true scale

GMT-Master II

Sjöö Sandström Royal Steel Worldtimer Kriminaltekniker at true scale

Royal Steel Worldtimer Kriminaltekniker

Diameter

40mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50mm

Thickness

n/a

9.2mm

Water Resistance

n/a

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

50h

MSRP

$4,500

n/a

Movement

Rolex 3185

Automatic

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
n/a
9.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Finish
Brushed and Polished
n/a
Water Resistance
n/a
100m
Caseback
Solid
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
n/a
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Indices
Applied
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Rolex 3185
n/a
Power Reserve
0h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,500
n/a
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Rolex GMT-Master II

Owners widely praise the Rolex GMT-Master II for its aesthetic appeal, with specific admiration for the "Root Beer" variant's Oystersteel and Everose gold combination and black/brown Cerachrom bezel, as well as the black dial with green accents. Some owners find its size and "bling ratio" fitting, with one owner ranking it at the top of their list and another calling it a dream watch. One owner's 2011 GMT-Master II gained approximately 5 seconds per day. The newer grey and black GMT-Master II is noted for offering a more reserved aesthetic with a subtle gradient bezel and green dial text, available on Oyster or Jubilee bracelet. Overall, owners rate the Rolex GMT-Master II highly for its desirable aesthetics and wearability.

Sjöö Sandström Royal Steel Worldtimer Kriminaltekniker

The Sjöö Sandström Royal Steel Worldtimer Kriminaltekniker is praised for its thin case profile and classic, slim look, with a fixed bezel and GMT scale. Reviewers note the crisp white indices on a cross-hatched dial offer excellent legibility, though this can make reading the GMT time slightly more challenging. The bracelet's polished center links are described as dressy. On balance, reviewers consider the Sjöö Sandström Royal Steel Worldtimer Kriminaltekniker a well-executed GMT watch and a nice addition to the brand's lineup.