In 1954 Pan American airlines made a request that Rolex create a watch that would make it easy to tell the time in two different time zones simultaneously. The feature made it easier for pilots to keep track of time while traveling through the several time zones they frequently traversed. The GMT Master, named after Greenwich Mean Time, combines the elegance and precision of the Oyster Perpetual with the practical needs of an airline pilot. Once the GMT Master went into use many other airlines decided to order them for their pilots.

Brand Name : ROLEX GMT MASTER

Style : Men

The GMT Master is equipped with a rotatable bezel, divided into 24 segments. A red hour hand allows the wearer to set the time to any two time zones in the world. The original GMT Master included a dark bezel but the problems with pressures and temperatures in the air made it necessary to switch to the now familiar metallic bezel.

Brand Name : ROLEX GMT MASTER

Style : Men

Improvements and alterations to the Rolex GMT include the changing of the color of the lettering on the dial from gold to white, the fitting of the watch with a sapphire crystal and the addition of a quick set mechanism, among others.

Brand Name : ROLEX GMT MASTER

Style : Men

The early GMT Masters are now highly sought after collector’s items and the watch remains one of the most popular timepieces that Rolex makes. The GMT Master can be purchased with several bezel and cases options. The colorful bezels allow a sporty look and the steel and yellow gold cases, or two toned cases making use of steel and gold, give the watch the classic Rolex touch. The GMT Master is a favorite of pilots, seamen and the military for its combination of usefulness, durability and style. The successor to the GMT, the GMT Master II is now one of the most popular luxury watches in the world.