Rolex GMT-Master IIvsSjöö Sandström Royal Steel Worldtimer Kriminaltekniker

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Measurements
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GMT-Master II

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 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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.
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