rolex, at Watches & Wonders 2022 he reserved various surprises for enthusiasts, including a GMT never seen before, which was immediately nicknamed "Sprite" for the green and black colors of the bezel
The colors are not the only characteristic feature of Rolex GMT Master II ref. 126720 VTNR, on the contrary: the winding crown at 9 o'clock is particularly distinctive, making it an ideal model both for left-handed people, for whom the watch is clearly conceived, and for those who, among right-handed people, like to wear a "loose" watch with consequent rubbing of the crown on the back of the hand.
Rolex GMT Sprite 126720: the characteristics
Il GMT "Sprite" it required some technical adaptations to the movement to bring the crown and date at 9 o'clock: it is therefore likely that there is no complete interchangeability with respect to the components of the GMT “Traditional”, which could represent a problem from an investment perspective. It is also true that, with i Rolex prices far above the price list, overhaul costs are probably not a priority for those who buy these watches.
Among the various nicknames, "Skoda" and even "Sassuolo" were also proposed, referring to the football team that wears the green and black colors: the choice of fans fell on "Sprite" in line with the habit, now invaded , to give to Rolex GMT nicknames given by the association of colors with drinks, such as "Root Beer", "Coke" and "Pepsi".
Rolex Day-Date in platinum ref. 228236
Il Rolex GMT "Sprite" was not the only "crowned" novelty at Watches & Wonders 2022. The new Rolex Day-Date in platinum, reference 228236, with ice blue dial and fluted bezel. The new model is available in diameters of 40 and 36 millimeters. In this, an applause must be made rolex, that does not abandon the more classic measures, limiting itself to alongside those that, in the context of elegant watches, are still to be defined oversize.
New Rolex Air-King ref. 126900
Il little understood Rolex Air King it has also received a reinterpretation, with the addition of crown protection shoulders and bracelet with Oysterlock clasp. The controversial, and eye-catching, dial remains almost unchanged compared to the previous version: the graphic balance has been improved, putting "05" in place of "5" as the minute index, but the style does not change much.
Rolex Yacht-Master 42mm 226658
Lo Yacht-Master is honored, on the anniversary of its presentation, with a reinterpretation. The case is enlarged to 42 millimeters and offered in two versions, one in yellow gold and one in white gold. The latter is equipped with a dial Hawk eye, a stone with particular reflections.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Tiffany and Datejust Lady diamond dial
One last note: among the various Rolex watches presented there is one that will probably see its prices rise significantly. This is the new Rolex Oyster Perpetual Tiffany edition: a “crowned” that enters the ranks of the unobtainable. For the ladies, Rolex then prepared a welcome surprise. This is the new Datejust 31 with white gold knurled bezel, which features a brand new floral motif dial sprinkled with diamonds in the center of the petals.
