The Rolex GMT was developed in the '40s and '50s in collaboration with Pan American Airlines before it was finally released in 1954. The timepiece was designed with pilots and travellers in mind so that they could track multiple time zones at once. Rolex created the first ever GMT watch; it featured a bi-directional bezel and GMT hand, allowing for three time zones perfect for frequent globe trotters.
While the first Rolex GMT was crafted from steel, today, you can find the watch crafted with yellow and everose gold. Rolex has flawlessly innovated the GMT to meet market demands and continue to set industry trends. The Rolex GMT is truly iconic, most well known for the red and blue Pepsi.
The Rolex GMT features a time and date GMT movement which includes a GMT hand that sweeps around the dial at half the pace of the hour hand. Your GMT hand is always paired with a 24-hour GMT bezel which makes it easy to see your second GMT time zone. Click here to read more about the Rolex GMT.
