MASTER STROKE: THE GMT-MASTER: PART 1
Baselworld 2018 was a defining moment for the House of Wilsdorf as the siblings were brought together by three letters – GMT. For many years Tudor has fought to forge its own path and has wanted to distance itself from the older brother. The older brother is, however, rightfully proud of the sibling, and while Tudor is the “Shield that protects the Crown”, this was the time for an aligned adventure. And the joint project was the simultaneous launch of steel GMT sports watches. And they are both beautiful.
Even the most casual observer could not help but have noticed that the big news from Basel this year was GMT. It was Rolex’s flagship novelty and it had been a long-anticipated addition to the horological Goliath’s sports line. The ceramic “Pepsi” bezel first debuted a number of years ago on a white-gold watch. But Rolex fans have a special place reserved in their hearts for the steel sports watches and the GMT in steel didn’t disappoint. The GMT-Master II (to give it its full title) range was actually extended by three pieces this year. The steel – (although it’s not just any steel… it’s now Oystersteel), Everose gold and Rolesor – two-tone steel
