This replica GMT-Master 116710BLNR black dial carries the blue-and-black “Batman” bezel that became an instant icon when it debuted as the first ceramic bi-color bezel on a GMT-Master. The 116710BLNR reference belongs to the previous generation of GMT-Master II, running from 2013 until the introduction of the 126710 series. At 40mm with a black dial and the distinctive dark-toned bezel, this version offers a more subdued alternative to the Pepsi and Root Beer color schemes. The Batman nickname stuck because the blue-black palette mirrors the character’s signature colors, and it remains one of the most requested GMT-Master configurations.

Case & Movement Specs

• Case diameter: 40mm
• Dial: black
• Bezel: blue and black ceramic, bi-directional, 24-hour scale
• Bracelet: Oyster with Oysterclasp
• Crystal: sapphire with Cyclops lens at 3 o’clock
• Movement: automatic GMT caliber
• Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date, independent GMT hand

The blue-black ceramic bezel achieves its two-tone effect through a specialized process that deposits different colors on each half during firing. Under artificial lighting the blue section can appear almost black, creating a stealth look that the Pepsi version never delivers.

Caliber Breakdown

The GMT complication on the 116710BLNR uses the same independent-hour-hand system found across the entire GMT-Master range. Pulling the crown to position one allows the local hour hand to jump forward or backward without disturbing the running seconds or the 24-hour GMT hand. The gmt master ii batman replica concept resonates because this particular reference bridged the gap between vintage aluminum bezels and the modern ceramic era. For a gem-set interpretation of the same core design, the vintage 16720 GMT-Master offers a look at where the lineage began. See all available versions in the GMT-Master collection.

How It Compares

The 116710BLNR sits in a unique position within the GMT-Master range. Its dark bezel palette makes it the least flashy of the colored-bezel options, which is precisely why it attracts buyers who want a GMT complication without the visual loudness of red-and-blue or brown-and-black. The Oyster bracelet on this generation uses the previous clasp system, giving it a slightly different wrist feel compared to the updated 126710 cases. The 40mm diameter keeps it firmly in the wearable-daily category. This replica GMT-Master 116710BLNR black puts the original Batman bezel on the wrist in the generation that first made it famous.