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I love the Rolex GMT-Master as much as I love the Rolex Submariner Ceramic Bezel for two reasons: (1) it is able to effectively display multiple timezones and (2) it has a rich history. We probably all know the historic Pan-Am GMT-Master models, featuring the white dial, given to pilots of that firm. Jake Ehrlich even believes it was the unofficial Moon Watch. I do not know about that (well, I do), but at least it was the favourite of several NASA astronauts as well.

The only disadvantage of this particular model is the clasp. It's too flimsy for my taste - and I need to bend it a little so it won't open too easily. It never crashed on me, but just in case... I wish to prevent it from doing so. Good thing that the new GMT-Master (ref. 116710LN, picture below) has addressed this kind of problem.

Another great feature about this new GMT-Master II, is that the bezel rotates 'per hour' rather than per minute. This is made possible by the utilization of a bearing that has a spring that clicks from teeth to teeth.

Another 'major' modification on the new Rolex GMT-Master II, is the use of the triplock crown rather than the twinlock crown. Because the smaller twinlock crown seems awkward for some people, then the triplock crown becomes more appealing - because of the added WR measure inside the crown. Personally, I also used to think the twinlock crown was a bit too tiny, but in fact, it is much more comfortable than the triplock crown. It does not poke around in your wrist, as the triplock does on my Rolex Submariner Ceramic Bezel, Sea-Dweller and Yacht-Master.

The most notable change in this elegant classic is perhaps the use of a ceramic bezel. Anything ceramic is a product of heating and subsequent cooling. It's a light weight, scratch resistant and most importantly, durable material. The smooth feel as well as the shiny look of the ceramic makes the GMT-Master 116710LN really stand out.

The tiny spots on the black ceramic aren't dust or dirt, they are the structure of this material. The material is the same as the inlay of the Yacht-Master ref. 16622, as demonstrated in the '6 and '16 on the Rolex Submariner Ceramic Bezel. And that's right, the numbers on the ceramic bezel are made out of platinum. Using PVD techniques, platinum was applied to the bezel.