Yes it's counterintuitive to spin it back isn't it, but I have done that a few times. Sod's law is that whenever I need to set the date I'm nearly 2 weeks out either way!
As a left handed person who wears his watch properly on his right hand, I’m not sure if I’d like the crown digging into the opposite side that I’ve been used to for so long.
Having just received a Batman, I can affirm that your advice is 100% spot on - they worked for me. I started to bug them about it after over a year of being on the list, and then a week later I got the call. They do want you to show interest and then you become top of their mind.
Wait, so it's not similar to a Datejust? With my DJ, I can set the crown to the second position and advance the date one at a time. Are you saying that the GMT can't do that?
@@g43654correct. You can’t quickset the date on a GMT. To change the date you need to pull the crown fully out and cycle the time through 24hrs. It’s such a pain.
Great informative video. Disappointed it’s that hard to get one at an AD… just learning about Rolexes. love the green and lefty crown which drew me to the design. Seems like a pipe dream. I get it though.
It's surprising how many people don't even have the confidence to go to an AD, because they think they need to conform to something they are not. Just be you
Thank you. They are both a joy to wear, but if I had to keep one and let one go, I'd probably keep the lefty, but put the jubilee bracelet on it first!
@@TheRandomWatchDude I have the lefty on jubilee myself , it’s a winner. The lefty takes a second to adjust on the eyes but I find it to be more mentally stimulating than my other Rolexes. Hard to put my finger on it but it just gives you a fresh picture to look at.
Great video. As a proud Melbourne owner of a Longines Spirit Zulu Time GMT, the Rolex GMT master 2 Batman was my Grail but now the GMT master 2 two tone steel and gold is my Grail. What do you think of this new GMT Master 2 addition? Cheers
Very nice pair of Rolex GMT. I am certain the two bracelets can be interchanged despite your fear of scratching the lugs while doing so (you can get a pair of lug pins removal specific for this type of pins). Personally, I think the sub bracelet is too chunky and long but the glidelock function is superb and un rival.
904 is NOT harder than 316. Hardness (Rockwell) for 316L is 95 and 904L is between 70-90 so 316 is the harder one. However, it is more corrosion resistant.
you're talking about impact resistance but 904L has more Nickel than 316L giving more wear resistance, and more molybdenum which improves corrosion resistance. I used to sell stainless steel and measuring hardness by Rockwell does not tell the full story.
@@TheRandomWatchDude I felt in my experience that my Rolex watches scratched way easier than the ones in 316 steel. Anyhow. By any measure it is not harder nor more scratch resistant. But much better for chemical resistance and salt water - hence used in divers etc. not saying it’s a bad steel. Also has a different luster that is harder to achieve with 316. First to use 904 steel by the way was Omega.
@koolpep I've not noticed any real difference in scratches more or less than 316 on my watches. I think you'll notice scratches more on your Rolex because it's your Rolex! Will leave the metallurgy argument alone, as after 25 years in the steel industry I know what grades wear out in 5 minutes and why if used in the wrong environment! Enjoy your watches!
@@TheRandomWatchDudeI admit defeat. If you have that experience you certainly know better than me. I can only speak from my own experience and what I read about the subject. Apologies when my “dangerous half knowledge” was wrong 🤣
I swapped my Batgirl with my colleague's Sprite for a week and I loved it! I just can't get used to setting the time, GMT with the crown on the left side :)
@neilmartinez143 I tried on the new Daytona a few months ago, and the GMT wears slightly bigger. Feels a bit more substantial, thicker and heavier but not by much
For a GMT Master 2, here in NZ you would need to have bought a Tudor or two. Or an expensive JLC-type watch that's been sat in the case for a year. Jewellery has high margins, so maybe a ring or earrings for your lady. I bought a Tudor Pelagos, and 2 weeks later got the call for a GMT, but some people have vastly different experiences. Special occasions are always helpful too, like a milestone birthday, or anniversary.
Nice review! From the comments i see you prefer lefty over the batman. Is this because you usually wear watches on your right wrist? Or aesthetically like the combo of green and black colorway?
despite wearing on my right wrist, I actually prefer right handed crowns as the left handed crown digs in to my hand! But yes I still prefer the lefty as it's just a little quirky and I like that!
What a absolute joke it is to be a watch from Rolex these days. In 2013 I walk into a store for the first time and walked out 30 minutes later with a gmt master 2. Stupidly sold it less than a year later for a 25% loss 😂 but planned on getting a submariner as wasn’t kean on the polished center links, but when I was in the position to buy again the market was crazy, I anticipate a few more years it will be a lot easier to get them 🤞
So many times I wish I discovered Rolex just 1 or 2 years earlier in my watch journey, but sadly I didnt quite have the financial ability to afford one when, until it waa too late and they were no longer easy to get. I would have bought the whole case of watches!!
Me too. I don't quite know how these names end up sticking. I guess it's just herd mentality! I truly hate the name 'Guinness' for the new two tone GMT!
Grade 904 L stainless steel is actually about 15% softer than Grade 316 steel and that’s the reason our Rolex watches scratch so much easier than all our others.
It's funny because I've not really noticed that my Rolex scratch any easier than the 316 watches. However I will say that the scratches blend nicer in the slightly duller hue of the 904
Don't like the rolex game..why do I need to" be myself" for the AD to decide if I deserve a bloody watch. If I have the money...just sell it. Artificially hyped market..happy to pay extra on the grey market, rather than have a spend history and play sucks up.
I’m thinking the same thing - why buy stuff you don’t want? It’s probably cheaper paying over msrp and not having things you don’t want just to maybe get the opportunity to buy the watch you want. Everything has its peaks and valleys -- Rolex second market is dropping already, let’s get this recession fully under way and see how much further they drop. Imagine having to impress people ripping you off with massive margins?
Enjoy your watches in good health, my friend! This is what i discovered here just yesterday when i wanted to pick my Sprite gmt from AD. The sprite is more expensive than pepsi, which i am fortunate to have and also more expensive than batman. Both batman and pepsi are $10, 900 dollars while sprite is $11, 250 from AD. Was it the same way when you picked up your in your country? If yes, what do you think was the reason?
I understand the LHD model requires a special non standard process in order to regulate it to COSC specifications due to the orientation of the movement. Therefore Rolex charges a little extra as it takes longer to set the movement. Thanks and enjoy your GMTs!
@@NigelSavagery Somewhat awkward that you feel Rolex has called it the Sprite! You and lots of other enthusiasts have given it the informal moniker of Sprite. Others call it the Riddler, and some call it the Lefty. None of these names are correct - they're just silly nicknames!
I have the same sorts of end-link snugness on a $350 San Martin. It doesn't seem particularly special. Rolexes are comically overpriced. You've paying at least 80% for the name.
I do agree with that to a great extent. It doesn't explain why San Martin can make nice snug fitting lugs, and Omega can't. Price is price, and it's up to you to decide whether it's good value.
Honestly, if money is no object, nobody would buy a homage and bash the original. They just buy the original. The cost of servicing that San Martin will be more than the cost of the watch itself. There's not much value in copying apparently. Anybody can measure with a calliper.
You can also set the date backwards on the gmts. So if it's shorter to do that, spin away in time!
Yes it's counterintuitive to spin it back isn't it, but I have done that a few times. Sod's law is that whenever I need to set the date I'm nearly 2 weeks out either way!
As a left handed person who wears his watch properly on his right hand, I’m not sure if I’d like the crown digging into the opposite side that I’ve been used to for so long.
Great content! Any chance of a review of the Pepsi on the jubilee?
Having just received a Batman, I can affirm that your advice is 100% spot on - they worked for me. I started to bug them about it after over a year of being on the list, and then a week later I got the call. They do want you to show interest and then you become top of their mind.
Cool watches. The LHD sprite is interesting but would probably drive me nuts when winding or setting. 😊
love the review! i had no idea there was no quick set date. valuable information for me to consider
Thank you! Yes it's a nuisance not having the quickset date, particularly if you often let your watches run down between wearing them.
Wait, so it's not similar to a Datejust? With my DJ, I can set the crown to the second position and advance the date one at a time. Are you saying that the GMT can't do that?
@@g43654correct. You can’t quickset the date on a GMT. To change the date you need to pull the crown fully out and cycle the time through 24hrs. It’s such a pain.
Great informative video. Disappointed it’s that hard to get one at an AD… just learning about Rolexes. love the green and lefty crown which drew me to the design. Seems like a pipe dream. I get it though.
The fact that we’re talking about being yourself in order to buy a watch is quite unbelievable. What a time we live in.
It's surprising how many people don't even have the confidence to go to an AD, because they think they need to conform to something they are not. Just be you
Great video, cannot wait to own one someday!
Thank you!
Great review! Love the Batman on jubilee
Thanks, and yes it does look great on the jubilee doesn't it!
Nice review! Which do you prefer / wear more often?
Thank you. They are both a joy to wear, but if I had to keep one and let one go, I'd probably keep the lefty, but put the jubilee bracelet on it first!
@@TheRandomWatchDude I have the lefty on jubilee myself , it’s a winner. The lefty takes a second to adjust on the eyes but I find it to be more mentally stimulating than my other Rolexes. Hard to put my finger on it but it just gives you a fresh picture to look at.
Great video. As a proud Melbourne owner of a Longines Spirit Zulu Time GMT, the Rolex GMT master 2 Batman was my Grail but now the GMT master 2 two tone steel and gold is my Grail. What do you think of this new GMT Master 2 addition? Cheers
Hello and thanks for the feedback. I think the new 2 tone GMT is a terrific model. I'm so glad to see them use yellow gold, and on a jubilee too.
Very nice pair of Rolex GMT. I am certain the two bracelets can be interchanged despite your fear of scratching the lugs while doing so (you can get a pair of lug pins removal specific for this type of pins). Personally, I think the sub bracelet is too chunky and long but the glidelock function is superb and un rival.
Yes that glidelock bracelet is the best out there!
Would you ever swap bracelets between the two watches?
I've not tried it, but it could be fun!
Is the sprite a left handed watch?
It has the crown and date wheel on the left yes. Unique, and gives that particular model some notoriety!
Agree it's geared towards lefthanders yet I would bet more righthanded folks want it more than lefties :) @@TheRandomWatchDude
I don’t think they’re coating in white gold….I think they’re solid white gold. Great video as always!
Batgirl and Riddler! The Batman is on the Oyster Bracelet
904 is NOT harder than 316. Hardness (Rockwell) for 316L is 95 and 904L is between 70-90 so 316 is the harder one. However, it is more corrosion resistant.
you're talking about impact resistance but 904L has more Nickel than 316L giving more wear resistance, and more molybdenum which improves corrosion resistance. I used to sell stainless steel and measuring hardness by Rockwell does not tell the full story.
@@TheRandomWatchDude I felt in my experience that my Rolex watches scratched way easier than the ones in 316 steel. Anyhow. By any measure it is not harder nor more scratch resistant. But much better for chemical resistance and salt water - hence used in divers etc. not saying it’s a bad steel. Also has a different luster that is harder to achieve with 316. First to use 904 steel by the way was Omega.
@koolpep I've not noticed any real difference in scratches more or less than 316 on my watches. I think you'll notice scratches more on your Rolex because it's your Rolex! Will leave the metallurgy argument alone, as after 25 years in the steel industry I know what grades wear out in 5 minutes and why if used in the wrong environment! Enjoy your watches!
@@TheRandomWatchDudeI admit defeat. If you have that experience you certainly know better than me. I can only speak from my own experience and what I read about the subject. Apologies when my “dangerous half knowledge” was wrong 🤣
@@koolpep It's all good mate. It's a bit like watch specs on paper vs the watch on the wrist! Numbers in isolation don't always tell the whole story.
Very nice and comprehensive review. I just got the lefty on jubilee bracelet and it is beautiful
Thank you
Great video my friend, you have two amazing GMT, I’m a sucker for the batgirl, I even prefer it over the Pepsi
Thank you and yes I am very fortunate to have them. The Batgirl and the Pepsi are both great choices, perhaps the Pepsi is the most iconic of them all
Getting Rolex from an AD in New Zealand is like taking candy from a baby.
Haha you're funny 😁
I swapped my Batgirl with my colleague's Sprite for a week and I loved it! I just can't get used to setting the time, GMT with the crown on the left side :)
It takes some getting used to for sure!
Nice review. What size is your wrist?
Thanks, my wrist size is 7.2" Dia
@@TheRandomWatchDude thanks. Perfect. Mine is 7.25.
Do you think that this will wear larger than a Daytona on our wrists?
@neilmartinez143 I tried on the new Daytona a few months ago, and the GMT wears slightly bigger. Feels a bit more substantial, thicker and heavier but not by much
What would you class as sufficient spend history? I know it ranges but I would appreciate hearing your thoughts on this
For a GMT Master 2, here in NZ you would need to have bought a Tudor or two. Or an expensive JLC-type watch that's been sat in the case for a year. Jewellery has high margins, so maybe a ring or earrings for your lady. I bought a Tudor Pelagos, and 2 weeks later got the call for a GMT, but some people have vastly different experiences. Special occasions are always helpful too, like a milestone birthday, or anniversary.
I would love to see a Rolex video where there is no mention of the Rolex Pepsi. Seems VERY unlikely.
Very unlikely yes!
The spending history thing is ridiculous, given the huge amount of GMT available in the parallel market.
Agreed. If you want one that bady just pay an extra 20%-30% and be done
Nice review! From the comments i see you prefer lefty over the batman. Is this because you usually wear watches on your right wrist? Or aesthetically like the combo of green and black colorway?
despite wearing on my right wrist, I actually prefer right handed crowns as the left handed crown digs in to my hand! But yes I still prefer the lefty as it's just a little quirky and I like that!
Enjoyed your video a lot. Watching with my Batman on the wrist. Glad you didn‘t call it a Batgirl 👍
Thank you for the feedback! I enjoyed geeking out on the watches too! Such cool watches, enjoy your Batman!
What a absolute joke it is to be a watch from Rolex these days. In 2013 I walk into a store for the first time and walked out 30 minutes later with a gmt master 2.
Stupidly sold it less than a year later for a 25% loss 😂 but planned on getting a submariner as wasn’t kean on the polished center links, but when I was in the position to buy again the market was crazy, I anticipate a few more years it will be a lot easier to get them 🤞
So many times I wish I discovered Rolex just 1 or 2 years earlier in my watch journey, but sadly I didnt quite have the financial ability to afford one when, until it waa too late and they were no longer easy to get. I would have bought the whole case of watches!!
The crazy thing about Rolex dealer is that how are you gonna have spend history if they dont let you buy it?
That's the baited hook! You can buy Tudor, Omega, Tag, Longines etc whilst you're there - building your relationship!
What are you talking about 😂? What difference does it make to Rolex if you buy some other watch somewhere?
@@TheRandomWatchDude
Great Review
Thank you 😊
I prefer Bruce Wayne over Batgirl for the jubilee bracelet
Me too. I don't quite know how these names end up sticking. I guess it's just herd mentality! I truly hate the name 'Guinness' for the new two tone GMT!
My buddy got a Batman and I got an Explorer 40 (when it first came out) with no history, walking in off the street.
@RichardFitzwel amazing to get a Batman as a walk-in. Even before the Rolex hype that was still hard to get.
6 time zones if you wear both!
Yes I hadn't thought of that!
Grade 904 L stainless steel is actually about 15% softer than Grade 316 steel and that’s the reason our Rolex watches scratch so much easier than all our others.
It's funny because I've not really noticed that my Rolex scratch any easier than the 316 watches. However I will say that the scratches blend nicer in the slightly duller hue of the 904
Me too I prefer The Riddler.
There is no batgirl GMT!
It’s a Batman on a jubilee bracelet!
It’s only called batgirl as a derogatory term by those who don’t like the jubilee.
Yes I agree, otherwise the Pepsi on Jubilee would have a different name.
Oyster bracelet is more masculine.
The left hand GMT is really growing on me
It's a slow burn for some! But after an hour on the wrist, like with all watches, you appreciate its finer points
Don't like the rolex game..why do I need to" be myself" for the AD to decide if I deserve a bloody watch.
If I have the money...just sell it.
Artificially hyped market..happy to pay extra on the grey market, rather than have a spend history and play sucks up.
My suggestion to 'be yourself' is because so many people think they have to put on an act, a persona.
I’m thinking the same thing - why buy stuff you don’t want? It’s probably cheaper paying over msrp and not having things you don’t want just to maybe get the opportunity to buy the watch you want.
Everything has its peaks and valleys -- Rolex second market is dropping already, let’s get this recession fully under way and see how much further they drop.
Imagine having to impress people ripping you off with massive margins?
Sprite is more appropriate than Riddler. The GMT's are more beverage than comic book. Pepsi, Coke, Rootbeer, and Sprite. Batman is the oddball... 🤷♂️
Batman, Batgirl, Hulk...
Jubilee is too formal for me. I want a sports watch.
Rolex hands and markers are solid gold, not plated.
I got my Lft hand sprite with no spend history. Just being a nice guy.
You must be an amazingly nice guy!
@lamedonmcborough3255 you might need to elaborate on what you mean for me, sorry!
Just got the call for my leftie jubilee. Chose jubilee because I’m adverse to scratches and they don’t show so much on the jubilee.
Congratulations! I'm sue you will love it!
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Only if it's drizzled with thick gravy. Gravy and ketchup is the best!
I feel the tool watch should be on an oyster.for jubilees are d.j territory.im know im the contrarian
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Enjoy your watches in good health, my friend! This is what i discovered here just yesterday when i wanted to pick my Sprite gmt from AD. The sprite is more expensive than pepsi, which i am fortunate to have and also more expensive than batman. Both batman and pepsi are $10, 900 dollars while sprite is $11, 250 from AD.
Was it the same way when you picked up your in your country? If yes, what do you think was the reason?
I understand the LHD model requires a special non standard process in order to regulate it to COSC specifications due to the orientation of the movement. Therefore Rolex charges a little extra as it takes longer to set the movement. Thanks and enjoy your GMTs!
Wearing a GMT2 on a bracelet other than the Jubilee is just wrong. 😊
Jubilee not for me!!
Oyster for the Win! Batman > Batgirl
Jubilee looks to feminine for my taste.
Oyster with brushed centre links and the proper glidelock bracelet for this watch that it deserves, Come on it’s a tool watch not a bloody datejust😵💫
Jubilee looks feminine. Have had several of both but prefer the more masculine oyster.
No can do, on the Riddler name. He's not a hero, he's a criminal.
I think that was the point! As the Left Hand Drive GMT is so divisive
Debating between the two. My name is coming up at the end of the year
It's all about personal taste, and I have found myself getting more excited about wearing the LHD Riddler
riddler is a way better name than sprite!
If you are a poor man, you wouldn't be seeking and trying to get a 11k watch
Poor is relative thesedays I think, but I certainly don't consider myself poor
I have the Batgirl.⚫️🔵 The other……No thanks not a fan.👎
You got the best girl at the party! you don't need to keep looking!
Most people can't even get one of those watches, how the hell did you get two?
Pure blind luck! I was on the list at two local ADs for one, and they both came through for me within 2 weeks of each other!
its called the sprite pal
Well it's called the 126720 VTNR, but if Sprite works for you, that's awesome too!
@@NigelSavagery Somewhat awkward that you feel Rolex has called it the Sprite! You and lots of other enthusiasts have given it the informal moniker of Sprite. Others call it the Riddler, and some call it the Lefty. None of these names are correct - they're just silly nicknames!
@@NigelSavageryso it’s called some random name someone else has made up?
riddler is better than sprite. sprite is lemon/lime so yellow/ green and no black. even pepsi is a bad nickname in my opinion
I have the same sorts of end-link snugness on a $350 San Martin. It doesn't seem particularly special. Rolexes are comically overpriced. You've paying at least 80% for the name.
I do agree with that to a great extent. It doesn't explain why San Martin can make nice snug fitting lugs, and Omega can't. Price is price, and it's up to you to decide whether it's good value.
Rolex time keeping is better than any other in my collection.
Honestly, if money is no object, nobody would buy a homage and bash the original. They just buy the original. The cost of servicing that San Martin will be more than the cost of the watch itself.
There's not much value in copying apparently. Anybody can measure with a calliper.
no spend history, got it in 9 months. Sprite.
Congratulations on getting the Riddler!
Thanks, great video btw!! Thanks for sharing
Took 5 weeks for mine.
Awesome, congrats! Where are you located?