GMT Master I & II

GMT-Master

In the early 1950’s, Pan American Airlines partnered up with Rolex to design a watch for their pilots. The result, released in 1954, was the Rolex GMT-Master (Ref. 6542): a watch that tracks two time zones using a 24-hour hand (in addition to the 12-hour hand) and bezel. While GMT watches are abundant (at all price points) in today’s market, the concept was very new in the early 1950’s. Pan America provided Rolex with the perfect opportunity to create thebestGMT watch on the market – and Rolex delivered. 

GMT-Master

FAQs

Installing your new Everest Band can be done easily at home using our toolkits and by following the instructions on our Installation Page.  Professional installation is recommended as Everest is not responsible for injury or damage to one’s self or watch.

The tang buckle style strap is a full strap that includes 9 sizing holes, sturdy strap keepers, and a high quality 316L stainless steel buckle closure. These straps often come in standard and short sizes and universally fit most wrists.

A deployant style strap is a strap that integrates into your existing watch deployant clasp. Deployant straps do not come with buckle, but rather are intended to be used with your existing watch deployant clasp. For deployant straps, sizing is specific to your wrist and watch size. Please see the Deployant Sizing Guide to make sure you are choosing the correct size.

Sizing your Everest Deployant Strap is easy! The sizing correlates to the number of links on both sides of your existing watch bracelet. Please watch this short video: Deployant Sizing Guide, which shows you exactly how to find the right size for your deployant strap.

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