Great review as always! Thanks for the mention! That rotor noise is so cringeworthy 🤣 In the AD I tried it on it felt perfect with no links taken out, soon as I went outside though it had too much movement for my liking, so I’ve had to wear it tighter than I’d like. Annoying but jubilees are still more comfy than oysters
Cheers for the borrow lads! It is back with Mr X and will be leaving on a jet plane today. We checked his Root Beer and it is just as noisy. 😱 Bloody Swiss scammers eh? Hope you pick up a few subs. Jody
My Squale root beer does not make any rotor noise, has no bezel play, has been accurate to +1 second every other day and has great lume. Why all the gushing for Rolex at an insane premium?
Finally an honest review of a Rolex on TH-cam! Thank you!! I found similar issues with another Rolex. Somehow Rolex is always given a pass yet if these problems were on a $500 watch people go nuts.
Great as always Jody. I just can’t wrap my head around the value proposition. No AR, boring caseback, dated, ahem - I mean classic, look. Really I think the only reason you would buy a Rolex is for the brand and so you can impress others. But there is so much other stuff for $14k I could think of buying.
ooof, so now I think the nickname Batgirl is set for sure... all it takes is one person not liking it and the name spreads like soft butter on hot toast ;)
I know its an old video, but here's hoping someone still reads the fresh comments; I just received my BLNR new from an AD this week and I really got lucky with mine; The bezel has absolutely zero play. Its quite a bit stiffer than I expected though, and sadly I have no other GMTs handy to test out the stiffness. The GMT hand is also painted much better than the one in the video, with the paint going all the way down to the arrowhead where it forms a nice symmetrical pile. The rotor, while not as horrific as the video, is still quite noisy.. ..but in my experience, the new 32XX movements all produce much more noise than the 31XX movements did; I had a chance to test that with a few different watches, and old movements can really have almost inaudible winding, but the new ones are always very audible and sometimes even louder than in the video.
I think all Rolex sports models should be on brushed oysters, maybe even the Daytona. Having owned a 116710LN, it was the one feature I felt didn’t suit the watch. The jubilee is very comfortable but it doesn't go with the maxi case at all. If the crown guards were removed and the lugs more slender like its ancestor 6542, then the jubilee would work. It’s a batgirl, end of story. I’ve picked up a 126600 SD43, now that’s a perfect sports watch.
Great 👍 COLAB guys. I actually have both, while I prefer the look of the Batgirl with the Jubilee Bracelet, I actually prefer to wear my Batman with the Oyster Bracelet Jody/Anthony for some reason. In fact on Friday I actually sized up the Batgirl for my wife to wear who has incredibly small wrists but likes wearing large watches, mainly an AP.
It doesn't feel like my Omega Aqua Terra. That, for example has so much AR coating that the glass is close to invisible, and he movement makes no noise whatsoever. Just sayin'!
That is a lovely watch and a great review. I''d love one and would have no issue with calling it The Batgirl , I've heard a couple of owners complain about the name but I think that tells us volumes about the owners
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ODAT As long as there‘s people like you who are afraid of criticizing the holy grail for their lacking quality, there‘s no reason for them to change anything.
Yeah we cross checked it against Mr X's Root Beer GMT and it was just as noisy. Disappointing! Oh well, looks like maybe I won't drop $13K on one after all! 😂😱
I have a Sub-c and Explorer ii and zero rotor noise. I am not a Rolex fanboy but I had a 40yr old DateJust as well and it ran like a champ, they are overpriced but you do get a heck of a tool that will do it's job for a long, long time....and keep a lot of it's value.
This is literally the first Rolex review I’ve watched. I appreciate that you didn’t put it on parade, you gave it the same review you would have an alliexpress watch....kudos! The only reason I shy from Rolex videos is it is irrelevant to me, never going to buy one. Thanks for keeping it grounded.
No thanx. I have no desire to own ANY gmt. I don't know anyone that far away. Just some friends on the east coast and I can add 1 hour to my time without another hand muddying up the dial. Besides, I'm happy with my seikos, vostoks and citizens.
The purpose of owning travel GMTs (jumping hour hand) is not the same as owning an office GMT (jumping GMT hand). The jumping hour hand is for people who travel alot, whether for pleasure or for work. Setting the hour hand without hacking the movement makes it so much easier when you're traveling between time zones.
Max how do you like this being your daily? I'm about to pull the trigger on the same exact one (I have a submariner for tuxedo/aquanaut for fun/portofino for old guy look)
Magnificent. Best modern Rolex design and color combo. The blue and black colors on the BLNR are spot on perfect compared to its BLRO “Pepsi” twin that Rolex just can’t get right with purple and pink hues in the ceramic bezel????? Oh well as the Blue and Black looks sharper anyway. The new 3285 movement has all the modern upgrades even for the most picky movement snob. One of those major movement upgrades are ceramic rotor bearings and all ceramic rotor bearings are noisy but then again they are bullet proof and that is the trade off. Rolex also has a more efficient escarpment to go along with that 72 hour power reserve and upgraded shock absorbing system in the new “32 series” of movements.
A lot of haters here. That makes the watch for me even more desirable. However, buying a Rolex over retail price is as bad as paying retail price for an Omega or Grand Seiko.
I have the black Daytona, black sub c date, two tone bluesy, and polar explorer 2. I’m on the list for this Batman . I might have to flip one to get this . If you had to which watch would you flip ? Or should I just stick to what I have ?
This is a fantastic watch to be sure and a great review as usual. I own the slightly older brother to this "Batperson", the 116710 (all black ceramic bezel). I think you missed the point though, when discussing bezel play as a detractor or area for improvement...this is not intended as a dive watch, and therefore, the wearer should be able to move and set the bezel quickly and easily. The bezel on the GMT is not a function of a "life or death" measurement as it would be on a dive watch, but rather a reference tool for the world traveler. In term of operation, I love the way mine seem to lift ever so slightly, then slide into the next position. In fact, I prefer the GMT bezel action to that of a 120 click diver...just feels nicer. Keep up the good work.
Love it - to me it’s the best sport watch Rolex ever produced (black ans blue goes with everything) and the jubilee give it a more elegant appeal... (and hide scratches perfectly) ... love it
At that price it's safe to say I won't own that Rolex. It's also safe to say I couldn't care less. As always everything is personal choice there are much better looking, probably better made watches around. But your wrist, your money
I can understand this argument for most other Rolexes, but not the GMT-Master. How many other GMT watches are there out there that really competes with the GMT Master? Sized perfectly neutral at 40mm diameter and around 12mm thickness, rotating bezel for 3 timezones, and has a travel GMT versus an office GMT? For someone looking to tick all those boxes, Rolex's immediate competitors don't have anything to offer.
Another great review Jody. Having a Rolex in your collection is a special accomplishment IMO. They set the standard for the majority of watch manufacturers to follow.
I think they set the standard for the majority of watch manufacturers marketing departments to follow, but not sure of they set manufacturing standards these days. Cheers mate!
A very nice review. Personally, I would never feel comfortable spending this type of money on a watch. I did not think I’m the type that is going to get more enjoyment from a very expensive item over a affordable item.
As an owner of two Rolex watches I agree 100%! I know that seems a tad insincere but hear me out. I purchased a Submariner 5513 in 1978 upon graduation of high school that set me back $278- today that Sub is worth $10k+. In 1994 I inherited my dads 18k President which is actually valued less than the sub! Here’s the catch- i don’t enjoy wearing them, too risky. They both sit in my safe insured to the max. Recently I purchased an Invicta homage that i gave to my son, and I just ordered a Parnis GMT homage for myself to wear because I love the look, and don’t fear wearing it!
Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't understand the reasoning for the new steel type. More corrosion resistant, softer, but easier to polish out scratches. Corrosion is easiler to polish out than scratches, so I'd rather have the old steel anyway. Not to mention you'd be polishing the new steel more often anyway because it scratches more easily
Is there a rationale for no AR coating apart from it being the "Professional" series. In which case why would it make it unprofessional to include AR? One of those "more questions than answers" situations.
Lack of AR makes it more shiny. Catches people's attention. I don't buy the argument people are saying that AR gives off a different hue, or AR peels over time lol.
Honestly, though I have no personal experience with Rolex (or any luxury watches, for that matter), from all of the research that I've done and the information that I've found, I expected pretty much all of the flaws you mentioned. In my opinion, Rolex has very, very little in the way of quality to justify the price.
You really need to handle Rolex in person. Not to say they are necessarily dollar to dollar better than their competitors, but one can definitely understand the appeal of Rolex, especially the popular models like the Sub and the GMT, after handling them in person.
Oh Jody ..ha ha ha I'm a fan of your videos and been watching for a year or more now I feel I've developed along with you on this watch journey, I have just pulled the trigger on a Rolex explorer 214270 it's my Grail watch and I'm over the moon with it ....life's to short mate I don't own many pieces Rolex Tudor Oris and Tissot plus 2 mighty casios ...all the best and keep up the great work I wish you well in 2020
I don't know. It's a pretty watch and the movement is well adjusted, but the price seems completely crazy-nuts for a mass produced watch, especially given the evident level of QC being applied. A lot of otherwise rational men who would bargain cars, houses and any other major purchases to death will roll over on their belly and beg for a Rolex because it is hard to get. Rolex are the God Kings of marketing I'll give them that. Even if their ability to manufacture superlative watches is somewhat questionable per the review, they are the unquestioned masters at manufacturing scarcity and exclusivity.
The rolex crown at the 12 on the rehault is unaligned and sits slightly towards the1 as well.definitely far from perfect and not worth the price tag in my opinion
Even though I have been able to afford the odd Rolex in my time, they have never really called me especially at the price. I fully respect Rolex and what they have done and will appreciate them from afar.
Things like this actually happen in almost all brands, not just Rolex. People are just very keen when scrutinizing Rolex, because of the ever rising replica community lol.
@@rousseau327 Yeah, they are called Seiko. People are keen on Rolex because so many out there purchase fakes. Buyers do not want to be scammed out of thousands of dollars. I'd bet money that "Rolex" he showed is fake.
I have no noticeable rotor noise in mine. My only complaints about this is that it's hard to put it into the last position to adjust the minute hand, and I wish it had a micro-adjust. The easy-link system is nice, but a micro-adjust would be better. This is minor stuff, I love my Bruce Wayne.
got my 22 one last week love it, funny mine has zeo bezel movement like the one in your video, and no loud rotor noise either, maybe you just have a bad one there...its solid, I also have alongside it my big DSD JC
Crazy prices now adays.. The fact that these mass produced 6 digit new rolex models costs the same on the grey market or MORE than VINTAGE 4 digit Rolex CLASSICS like 1680, 5512, 1675, 1016 etc is just insane..
Gotta say if I had to pick a Rolex I’d go for the Batgirl, always preferred it to the Pepsi bezel.....my 15 year old daughter told me she likes the Pepsi version but prefers the omega planet ocean with the black and orange bezel. Safe to say she isn’t getting either of them for her birthday
@@JustOneMoreWatch if it wasn't for that high beat movement accuracy, I'd be entirely convinced it was fake. 😂 I get the same amount of bezel bounce from my £50 Parnis (which was enough to stop me wearing it)!
@@JustOneMoreWatch exactly mate , here in Glasgow as you well know when you see a Rolex you think 1) it's a fake. 2) the person is either a gangster or a footballer. 3) he'll end up getting mugged for it.
@@JustOneMoreWatch Ah! Well, that's certainly not as refined as you would like. I think that the applied wonky blue colour on the GMT is inexcusable personally, I would be tempted to take mine back after spending nearly 8 grand GBP. (If I ever get one!) You are paying for perfection after all.
@@spaced270 you'll never get one and not because you don't want one and don't like one. you'll not get one because you are afflicted with poor man's snobbery.
The point about the bracelet technically being a "Super Jubilee" (@~4:02) might be worth confirming. It has solid links, but in my experience, "Super Jubilee" has been more specifically applied to the jubilee bracelets with a hidden clasp. That being said, I don't think "Super Jubilee" is actually a name that Rolex acknowledges (they just refer to bracelets as having hidden clasps), so there's not a single source of truth to reference.
The slow date set is a deal breaker for people who have a watch collection - and need to set the date every time they pick up a new watch to wear on a particular day. I’d rather have a quick set date and no quick set hour. Setting the hour only takes seconds - even with no quick hour set …. But setting the date from say 1st to 25th - will take forever on this
The GMT2 is beautiful and perfectly proportioned. That rotor noise is shocking though! Thank you for another great review Jody and I loved that you gave a shout out to ClockBait :)
Are you a fan of The Thick Of It? If so, every time you mentioned "bat person", it made me think of the Quiet Bat People episode! You would fit in with Malcolm and Jamie in the Caledonian Mafia. Lovely stuff as always. X
Great video as always, but I buy an OMEGA before I ever buy a Rolex. May not be able to get an OMEGA with a black and blue bezzle but with OMEGA I don't have to get on a waiting list and over pay way too much for a fine quality Swiss watch.
Oh, how sweet to rub some Rolly fan boys noses on this video! How do you like that rotor noise and no quickset date for the price of a kidney? When it comes to Rolex the only thing I’ll buy is a clone. Just to show my love and appreciation for the brand and what it stands for. Thanks Jody for keeping it real! 👊🏻
Mark Tudor It has a quick set date, but not in the way of a watch without the GMT function. And if you would have appreciation for the brand you would buy the real deal.
You cannot test a mechanical watch in one position and make a judgment, you need an average of 5 positions to have a real opinion but good review, well informed. 👌
Hmm, a non binary bat 😂 Luckily for my wallet, I don’t like them. Hands are far too thin, that ‘mercedes’ hour hand, the cyclops, and all that text...not my cup of tea at all.
This was a great review and a very nice watch, my favorite GMT. Still, I think anyone who pays $20,000 for a stainless steel watch is kind of nuts. Get the superclone.
Great review as always! Thanks for the mention! That rotor noise is so cringeworthy 🤣
In the AD I tried it on it felt perfect with no links taken out, soon as I went outside though it had too much movement for my liking, so I’ve had to wear it tighter than I’d like. Annoying but jubilees are still more comfy than oysters
Cheers for the borrow lads! It is back with Mr X and will be leaving on a jet plane today. We checked his Root Beer and it is just as noisy. 😱 Bloody Swiss scammers eh? Hope you pick up a few subs. Jody
My Squale root beer does not make any rotor noise, has no bezel play, has been accurate to +1 second every other day and has great lume. Why all the gushing for Rolex at an insane premium?
@@elarson312 I mean every mechanical has rotor noise, just depends how loud is it.
You know the clasp has micro adjusts and easy link right? HAHA
@@Goldenbaba430 salty much?
That's a cool Parnis homage.
Ukko 😂😂😂👍🏼👏🏼
My Parnis is great and ticking just fine.
@@muffemod Got a parnis. More than happy with it. If it breaks, buy a new one! Happy days.
I have an Alpha Pepsi GMT homage which comes on a three link oyster type bracelet. For about $100 it is surprisingly good.
@@muffemod how long have you had it, just out of curiosity?
Got mine last week.. been talking about it for over a year and first thing my wife said was “looks like your seiko”.... yes honey.. sure...
Hehe! Good eye.
Be honest, you can’t blame her though.
Now we know how women feel when we comment on their handbags ... ;)
Finally an honest review of a Rolex on TH-cam! Thank you!! I found similar issues with another Rolex. Somehow Rolex is always given a pass yet if these problems were on a $500 watch people go nuts.
Above $1000, the more expensive it is the less these flaws matter :)
That's a weird looking Pagani Design
😂 It's a Parnis mate!
@@JustOneMoreWatch Obviously, what was I thinking 😅
Find one on AliExpress for $80 and I'm there!! haha
It's called a Loreo! lol 😉
Please, make compaeation with Parnis GMT
Absolutely. After all, they've been producing the maxi case gmt on a jubilee longer than Rolex 🙂
Great as always Jody. I just can’t wrap my head around the value proposition. No AR, boring caseback, dated, ahem - I mean classic, look. Really I think the only reason you would buy a Rolex is for the brand and so you can impress others. But there is so much other stuff for $14k I could think of buying.
I much prefer the far superior Perlative Ceronometer!
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Hey, my Pagani GMT has the same bezel bounce. Amazing level of detail from Pagani!
I wear mine on a bond nato strap. Hardly anyone notices it. Just the way I like it.
I don't recall ever seeing a review of a new Rolex that had anything to say negatively about bezel play.
I'd be returning that to the AD.
ooof, so now I think the nickname Batgirl is set for sure... all it takes is one person not liking it and the name spreads like soft butter on hot toast ;)
Could have called it Robin or Alfred ... might have been worse off 🤔
The Bruce Wayne.
I know its an old video, but here's hoping someone still reads the fresh comments;
I just received my BLNR new from an AD this week and I really got lucky with mine;
The bezel has absolutely zero play. Its quite a bit stiffer than I expected though, and sadly I have no other GMTs handy to test out the stiffness.
The GMT hand is also painted much better than the one in the video, with the paint going all the way down to the arrowhead where it forms a nice symmetrical pile.
The rotor, while not as horrific as the video, is still quite noisy..
..but in my experience, the new 32XX movements all produce much more noise than the 31XX movements did; I had a chance to test that with a few different watches, and old movements can really have almost inaudible winding, but the new ones are always very audible and sometimes even louder than in the video.
Honestly, I think it's more desired than desirable. Great watch, but not what it could/should be at that price point.
Fantastic watch but very very ... very expensive, but when I will be a board member or some manager maybe I will grab one 😀
No one complained about the misaligned bezel!
And the cyclops looks misaligned too 🤔
Fantastic review, you really showed Rolex for what they really are. Overpriced for what you get.
Alot better watches out there.
I think all Rolex sports models should be on brushed oysters, maybe even the Daytona. Having owned a 116710LN, it was the one feature I felt didn’t suit the watch. The jubilee is very comfortable but it doesn't go with the maxi case at all. If the crown guards were removed and the lugs more slender like its ancestor 6542, then the jubilee would work. It’s a batgirl, end of story. I’ve picked up a 126600 SD43, now that’s a perfect sports watch.
Best an most honest reviewer on TH-cam, keep up the good work Jodie!!
Great 👍 COLAB guys. I actually have both, while I prefer the look of the Batgirl with the Jubilee Bracelet, I actually prefer to wear my Batman with the Oyster Bracelet Jody/Anthony for some reason. In fact on Friday I actually sized up the Batgirl for my wife to wear who has incredibly small wrists but likes wearing large watches, mainly an AP.
Did you just assume its brand?! Maybe it feels like an Omega today.
It doesn't feel like my Omega Aqua Terra. That, for example has so much AR coating that the glass is close to invisible, and he movement makes no noise whatsoever. Just sayin'!
You should review a Tudor some time!
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That is a lovely watch and a great review. I''d love one and would have no issue with calling it The Batgirl , I've heard a couple of owners complain about the name but I think that tells us volumes about the owners
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I can’t see paying the price for a Rolex. That kind of money is beyond their quality! 😏
Says the guy who can’t afford one lol. Get outta here and go back to your Invicta forum
ODAT As long as there‘s people like you who are afraid of criticizing the holy grail for their lacking quality, there‘s no reason for them to change anything.
@@Odat You got that right !!!!!!!
That rotor noise is louder than I thought it would be! 31xx movements have absolutely no noise!
Yeah we cross checked it against Mr X's Root Beer GMT and it was just as noisy. Disappointing! Oh well, looks like maybe I won't drop $13K on one after all! 😂😱
@@JustOneMoreWatch Hahaha, good call. I would love for you to check out an older 5 digit model! Something tells me you would love the Polar Explorer!
I find it truly annoying that Rolex doesn't use AR coatings. Aargh!
That's the Batgirl, I mean look at them curves in the bracelet!
I have a Sub-c and Explorer ii and zero rotor noise. I am not a Rolex fanboy but I had a 40yr old DateJust as well and it ran like a champ, they are overpriced but you do get a heck of a tool that will do it's job for a long, long time....and keep a lot of it's value.
No quick date adjust and only 100m water resistance......I'll stick to my Seiko 👀
Yes, because there is a situation where anyone would actually need more than 100m.
I agree.Daft .My mrw200 h outspecs it! Crazy.
@@DM-rc4yu well , just last week myself and my bathysphere were down at 104m on the Clyde Riviera...lucky I had my 200m diver with me
I don’t think people are looking for specs when they buy a Rolex like
100m, fine. Whatever. But over $10k and you can't give us a quick adjust date?
This is literally the first Rolex review I’ve watched. I appreciate that you didn’t put it on parade, you gave it the same review you would have an alliexpress watch....kudos! The only reason I shy from Rolex videos is it is irrelevant to me, never going to buy one. Thanks for keeping it grounded.
No thanx. I have no desire to own ANY gmt. I don't know anyone that far away. Just some friends on the east coast and I can add 1 hour to my time without another hand muddying up the dial. Besides, I'm happy with my seikos, vostoks and citizens.
It's for travelling with really mate.
The purpose of owning travel GMTs (jumping hour hand) is not the same as owning an office GMT (jumping GMT hand). The jumping hour hand is for people who travel alot, whether for pleasure or for work. Setting the hour hand without hacking the movement makes it so much easier when you're traveling between time zones.
This exact model is my daily and your review is spot on. Well done sir.
Max how do you like this being your daily? I'm about to pull the trigger on the same exact one (I have a submariner for tuxedo/aquanaut for fun/portofino for old guy look)
Magnificent. Best modern Rolex design and color combo. The blue and black colors on the BLNR are spot on perfect compared to its BLRO “Pepsi” twin that Rolex just can’t get right with purple and pink hues in the ceramic bezel????? Oh well as the Blue and Black looks sharper anyway. The new 3285 movement has all the modern upgrades even for the most picky movement snob.
One of those major movement upgrades are ceramic rotor bearings and all ceramic rotor bearings are noisy but then again they are bullet proof and that is the trade off. Rolex also has a more efficient escarpment to go along with that 72 hour power reserve and upgraded shock absorbing system in the new “32 series” of movements.
Love this watch. The jubilee on this is amazing!
The Bruce Wayne is a much more fitting name. I seem to see more people using the Bruce Wayne name.
"it's like falling in love with supermodel", you are funny 😁 even when you tell same joke twice 😁
I'd be scared to wear a watch that some people would cut your hand off for! $13,000 for a watch?
Just don't wear it in London
I can’t believe how many Rolex haters are in the comments on a Rolex video , salty people who can’t afford one.
A lot of haters here. That makes the watch for me even more desirable. However, buying a Rolex over retail price is as bad as paying retail price for an Omega or Grand Seiko.
I have the black Daytona, black sub c date, two tone bluesy, and polar explorer 2. I’m on the list for this Batman . I might have to flip one to get this . If you had to which watch would you flip ? Or should I just stick to what I have ?
This watch is a testament to how far micro brands have come. $13000+ is just bonkers for this statement piece. It's just meh. A meh watch...
I just got mine this week and it's astonishing, gladly I just paid the list price!
This is a fantastic watch to be sure and a great review as usual. I own the slightly older brother to this "Batperson", the 116710 (all black ceramic bezel). I think you missed the point though, when discussing bezel play as a detractor or area for improvement...this is not intended as a dive watch, and therefore, the wearer should be able to move and set the bezel quickly and easily. The bezel on the GMT is not a function of a "life or death" measurement as it would be on a dive watch, but rather a reference tool for the world traveler. In term of operation, I love the way mine seem to lift ever so slightly, then slide into the next position. In fact, I prefer the GMT bezel action to that of a 120 click diver...just feels nicer. Keep up the good work.
NOT worth the price ! The BUBBLE of Rolex has burst!
Time has proven you to be wrong!
Love it - to me it’s the best sport watch Rolex ever produced (black ans blue goes with everything) and the jubilee give it a more elegant appeal... (and hide scratches perfectly) ... love it
Fully agree. This watch on jubilee is the way to go!
Haha I’d probably do it to. The GMT Master II is my second favourite Rolex behind the (would you believe it?) Oyster Perpetual 39.
At that price it's safe to say I won't own that Rolex. It's also safe to say I couldn't care less. As always everything is personal choice there are much better looking, probably better made watches around. But your wrist, your money
I can understand this argument for most other Rolexes, but not the GMT-Master. How many other GMT watches are there out there that really competes with the GMT Master? Sized perfectly neutral at 40mm diameter and around 12mm thickness, rotating bezel for 3 timezones, and has a travel GMT versus an office GMT? For someone looking to tick all those boxes, Rolex's immediate competitors don't have anything to offer.
Another great review Jody. Having a Rolex in your collection is a special accomplishment IMO. They set the standard for the majority of watch manufacturers to follow.
I think they set the standard for the majority of watch manufacturers marketing departments to follow, but not sure of they set manufacturing standards these days. Cheers mate!
A very nice review.
Personally, I would never feel comfortable spending this type of money on a watch. I did not think I’m the type that is going to get more enjoyment from a very expensive item over a affordable item.
I absolutely love my Seiko 011. I am glad it wasnt too expensive when I got it
Stephen Weiler The 011 is very nice. Like the matte orange dial.
@@surfitli I may upload a video on my channel about the watch one day. The only video of a watch on my channel is a timelapse of my Agat Stopwatch
As an owner of two Rolex watches I agree 100%! I know that seems a tad insincere but hear me out. I purchased a Submariner 5513 in 1978 upon graduation of high school that set me back $278- today that Sub is worth $10k+. In 1994 I inherited my dads 18k President which is actually valued less than the sub! Here’s the catch- i don’t enjoy wearing them, too risky. They both sit in my safe insured to the max. Recently I purchased an Invicta homage that i gave to my son, and I just ordered a Parnis GMT homage for myself to wear because I love the look, and don’t fear wearing it!
H Mager I would feel the same way.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't understand the reasoning for the new steel type. More corrosion resistant, softer, but easier to polish out scratches. Corrosion is easiler to polish out than scratches, so I'd rather have the old steel anyway. Not to mention you'd be polishing the new steel more often anyway because it scratches more easily
Batman is discontinued and Batgirl is in production. both are great watches!
Would love it if you would review a Grand Seiko some day:)
Is there a rationale for no AR coating apart from it being the "Professional" series. In which case why would it make it unprofessional to include AR? One of those "more questions than answers" situations.
Lack of AR makes it more shiny. Catches people's attention. I don't buy the argument people are saying that AR gives off a different hue, or AR peels over time lol.
Honestly, though I have no personal experience with Rolex (or any luxury watches, for that matter), from all of the research that I've done and the information that I've found, I expected pretty much all of the flaws you mentioned. In my opinion, Rolex has very, very little in the way of quality to justify the price.
You really need to handle Rolex in person. Not to say they are necessarily dollar to dollar better than their competitors, but one can definitely understand the appeal of Rolex, especially the popular models like the Sub and the GMT, after handling them in person.
Oh Jody ..ha ha ha I'm a fan of your videos and been watching for a year or more now I feel I've developed along with you on this watch journey, I have just pulled the trigger on a Rolex explorer 214270 it's my Grail watch and I'm over the moon with it ....life's to short mate I don't own many pieces Rolex Tudor Oris and Tissot plus 2 mighty casios ...all the best and keep up the great work I wish you well in 2020
Jody, that's a brilliant looking watch but at 13k I can see the divorce papers coming through the door!!! Fantastic review as always 😎👍
I don't know. It's a pretty watch and the movement is well adjusted, but the price seems completely crazy-nuts for a mass produced watch, especially given the evident level of QC being applied. A lot of otherwise rational men who would bargain cars, houses and any other major purchases to death will roll over on their belly and beg for a Rolex because it is hard to get. Rolex are the God Kings of marketing I'll give them that. Even if their ability to manufacture superlative watches is somewhat questionable per the review, they are the unquestioned masters at manufacturing scarcity and exclusivity.
100% Chris. People queuing up for the things when they are far from perfect. We are an odd bunch eh?
The rolex crown at the 12 on the rehault is unaligned and sits slightly towards the1 as well.definitely far from perfect and not worth the price tag in my opinion
Even though I have been able to afford the odd Rolex in my time, they have never really called me especially at the price. I fully respect Rolex and what they have done and will appreciate them from afar.
Might be a fake Jody, I think someone's playing tricks 😲😲😲
It is officially now called the “BRUCE WAYNE” !
Agree
Is this a real Rolex? I noticed quite a misalignment of the Rolex symbol at 12 o'clock.
Things like this actually happen in almost all brands, not just Rolex. People are just very keen when scrutinizing Rolex, because of the ever rising replica community lol.
@@rousseau327 Yeah, they are called Seiko. People are keen on Rolex because so many out there purchase fakes. Buyers do not want to be scammed out of thousands of dollars. I'd bet money that "Rolex" he showed is fake.
Patrick O lol
Who doesn't like Batgirl?
I have no noticeable rotor noise in mine. My only complaints about this is that it's hard to put it into the last position to adjust the minute hand, and I wish it had a micro-adjust. The easy-link system is nice, but a micro-adjust would be better. This is minor stuff, I love my Bruce Wayne.
Overpriced, over hyped , over it!!!
Lovely thing but I'm going with a seiko or a microbrand
got my 22 one last week love it, funny mine has zeo bezel movement like the one in your video, and no loud rotor noise either, maybe you just have a bad one there...its solid, I also have alongside it my big DSD JC
It’s “The Batgirl”…..
Crazy prices now adays.. The fact that these mass produced 6 digit new rolex models costs the same on the grey market or MORE than VINTAGE 4 digit Rolex CLASSICS like 1680, 5512, 1675, 1016 etc is just insane..
Gotta say if I had to pick a Rolex I’d go for the Batgirl, always preferred it to the Pepsi bezel.....my 15 year old daughter told me she likes the Pepsi version but prefers the omega planet ocean with the black and orange bezel. Safe to say she isn’t getting either of them for her birthday
Not convinced that's genuine.
And that is the problem with Rolex. It is genuine, just not as good as it should be for $13.6k!
+ - 1 second a day is a pretty good fake
@@JustOneMoreWatch if it wasn't for that high beat movement accuracy, I'd be entirely convinced it was fake. 😂 I get the same amount of bezel bounce from my £50 Parnis (which was enough to stop me wearing it)!
I tend to agree. That rotor noise and crappy lume is suspicious.
@@JustOneMoreWatch exactly mate , here in Glasgow as you well know when you see a Rolex you think
1) it's a fake.
2) the person is either a gangster or a footballer.
3) he'll end up getting mugged for it.
Great video Jody! I had wondered where Clockbait's Batman went!
Rotor noise wise, perhaps there's something wrong with it?
No mate, we compared it to Mr X's Root Beer last night and it was just as noisy. Just as new mind you, but still, not amazing for a $13.6K watch!
@@JustOneMoreWatch Ah! Well, that's certainly not as refined as you would like.
I think that the applied wonky blue colour on the GMT is inexcusable personally, I would be tempted to take mine back after spending nearly 8 grand GBP. (If I ever get one!)
You are paying for perfection after all.
@@spaced270 you'll never get one and not because you don't want one and don't like one. you'll not get one because you are afflicted with poor man's snobbery.
The point about the bracelet technically being a "Super Jubilee" (@~4:02) might be worth confirming. It has solid links, but in my experience, "Super Jubilee" has been more specifically applied to the jubilee bracelets with a hidden clasp. That being said, I don't think "Super Jubilee" is actually a name that Rolex acknowledges (they just refer to bracelets as having hidden clasps), so there's not a single source of truth to reference.
Plus the bezel marker doesnt line up at 12
That's a beautiful $2500.00 watch. Beyond that it's about the hype, status and resale value. 3 things I don't consider when buying a watch.
In a 13600$ watch the gmt hand has to be PERFECT.
And, the endlinks don't look like they're designed for these lugs.
It’s a Batman, on a jubilee 🤷♂️
The slow date set is a deal breaker for people who have a watch collection - and need to set the date every time they pick up a new watch to wear on a particular day. I’d rather have a quick set date and no quick set hour. Setting the hour only takes seconds - even with no quick hour set …. But setting the date from say 1st to 25th - will take forever on this
The GMT2 is beautiful and perfectly proportioned. That rotor noise is shocking though! Thank you for another great review Jody and I loved that you gave a shout out to ClockBait :)
Are you a fan of The Thick Of It? If so, every time you mentioned "bat person", it made me think of the Quiet Bat People episode! You would fit in with Malcolm and Jamie in the Caledonian Mafia.
Lovely stuff as always. X
Ha! And I swear as much off camera ;) Cheers mate!
David Amor AMAZING reference 😂😂
Clearly a fake
Hahaha! Not a fake.
Great video as always, but I buy an OMEGA before I ever buy a Rolex.
May not be able to get an OMEGA with a black and blue bezzle but with OMEGA I don't have to get on a waiting list and over pay way too much for a fine quality Swiss watch.
Falling in love with a supermodel 😂 Subscribed to clock bait.
Oh, how sweet to rub some Rolly fan boys noses on this video!
How do you like that rotor noise and no quickset date for the price of a kidney?
When it comes to Rolex the only thing I’ll buy is a clone. Just to show my love and appreciation for the brand and what it stands for.
Thanks Jody for keeping it real! 👊🏻
Mark Tudor It has a quick set date, but not in the way of a watch without the GMT function. And if you would have appreciation for the brand you would buy the real deal.
You cannot test a mechanical watch in one position and make a judgment, you need an average of 5 positions to have a real opinion but good review, well informed. 👌
Nice watch and review.
I'm looking forward for review of the new San Martin submariner homage.
Ew. It looks like an Invicta.
How long have you been blind?
Yes, Batman with Jubilee, call it (BatJube)
ps7256 haha!
Batgirl
How about Robin
Hi Jody,
Just sell a few dozens of your micro brand watches and you are good to go! 😉
Best regards,
Claus
Ha! At least a few dozen!
Great video Mr Jody , my gmt parnis batman looks similar to this ,,,cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧
I’m warming to Rolex since seeing the air king with green logo ,, love the looks of that
Vintage Rolex is where it’s at!
Hmm, a non binary bat 😂
Luckily for my wallet, I don’t like them. Hands are far too thin, that ‘mercedes’ hour hand, the cyclops, and all that text...not my cup of tea at all.
Hi, does the movement contain any traces of gold elements?
Thank you
id say you can call non-rolex jubilees 'jubilee' all day long as long as you dont sell them
This was a great review and a very nice watch, my favorite GMT. Still, I think anyone who pays $20,000 for a stainless steel watch is kind of nuts. Get the superclone.
Bezel play hehe, classic. Who buys a watch for its lume? It’s a lovely piece. Thanks for the review.
Hi there! Where can I get one wall watch like the one you have?
Thank you very much
Epic Review; I wish you covered more higher end and haute horology pieces.
Do you have any discount codes for Joma?