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Watches & Wonders 2022: Rolex Launches New Models (LUXUO)

Oyster Perpetual Air-King to the Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II, there's a bit of something for every watch fan in this new release.

Like the original — which was first launched in 1992 — this Yacht-Master 42 will also include a bidirectional rotatable bezel with a Cerachrom insert and a raised graduation. On this model, the crown and crown guard are placed on the left side of the watch. Featuring a completely redesigned case with crown guard and straight sides (like the majority of Professional category models), the new model exudes quality and class.

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Introducing: The Rolex GMT-Master II Ref. 126720VTNR: A Left ... (HODINKEE)

A green and black bezel destro new for Watches and Wonders 2022.

It is a wearable 40mm Rolex sport watch in solid stainless steel, but with a very specific design change that happens to be quite democratic – allowing the right-wristed into the fold. At the same time, this feels less like something Rolex would do and more of a Tudor move. People are no doubt already calling this the "Sprite" GMT after a range of soda-inspired nicknames in the collection, but Sprite colors are yellow and green. In order to create this new reference, Rolex was able to maintain the the ref. We need only look to the Tudor Pelagos LHD to see a similar release in recent memory. Shocker number two: The crown protruding from the left side of the case.

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New 40mm Air-King and Green and Left-Handed Black GMT-Master ... (HYPEBEAST)

New 40mm Air-King and Green and Left-Handed Black GMT-Master II Headline Rolex's 2022 Releases: Accompanied by new Yachtmaster, Deepsea and a host of ...

An 18k yellow gold option will now be available in 42mm for the first time, while the previously-released white gold option in the same size will now carry a falcon’s eye dial. Accompanying the GMT-Master II in the spotlight for this release is the all-new Air-King, its 40mm case now including new crown guards. Powering the timepiece itself is the brand new calibre 3285, dubbed by Rolex as a “new-generation movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex.” With 10 patents filed just for this COSC-certified movement, its Chronergy escapement guarantees a power reserve of 70 hours.

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Best new watches at Watches and Wonders 2022: Rolex, Tudor and ... (T3)

All the hottest releases from Watches and Wonders – including the best watches from Grand Seiko, Rolex, Tudor, TAG Heuer and more.

The beauty of this system is that it indicates both the hours and half-hours. Each model comes with a black rubber strap and a folding clasp in the same material as the case. This new model represents a major milestone for TAG Heuer, as it is the first timepiece from the brand to use the calibre TH50-00 produced by La Joux-Perret. The new shape actually caused a number of issues for Hublot, first of which is the movement. The yellow colour is also present in the luminescence of the Super-LumiNova, which lights yellow in the dark. “For this second chapter of our partnership, it seemed natural to continue to weave the thread of our co-creation through the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph but with a completely new approach. The bezel, set with diamonds and sapphires in tones of blue, silver and pink, is inspired by the aurora borealis and the glow of dawn. Zenith has crafted the Chronomaster Sport entirely in rose gold - including the bracelet and engraved bezel with 1/10th of a second scale. The result of a subtle blend of traditional aesthetics and contemporary watchmaking. We are delighted to launch our latest TAG Heuer Aquaracer at the new edition of Watches and Wonders. It is a watch capable of overcoming all challenges.” In a first for the model, it is equipped with an Oysterlock safety clasp. T3 stayed up-to-date with the events and collected all of the new releases in one place.

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All of Rolex's New 2022 Watches: Air King, GMT-Master II and More (Robb Report)

Another Rolex piece that celebrates airborne antics, the Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II—which is designed to show the time in two time zones simultaneously—has ...

The aurora borealis and the chromatic dance nature performs on the horizon at dawn are what, according to Rolex, inspired the bezel of this new Yacht-Master edition, studded with trapeze-cut diamonds and sapphires in blue, silver and pink. Like the original model, the new version includes a bidirectional rotatable bezel and a Cerachrom insert with a raised graduation, not to mention the innovative Oysterflex bracelet. The 2022 iteration of the Air-King has a more legible and “harmoniously balanced” dial, the manufacture says, due to the addition of a “0” before the “5” on the minutes scale, which puts double digits between each five-minute interval.

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The 2022 Rolex Air-King Feels Like No Other Rolex (gearpatrol.com)

For 2022, Rolex revisits one of its most polarizing watches, to strikingly agreeable results.

Switching over to the new case might sound like a small change...but for Rolex, it's major. But there's one big difference: crown guards, which protect the crown from bumps and provide a much more sporty and robust character. The Air-King has always been polarizing, and this new model will likely remain so. Keep in mind, it's not every year the Rolex refreshes a collection with changes this significant. With a couple of deft tweaks, Rolex has given an overlooked model new life. Follow all the releases here and on

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Rolex's Biggest Release of 2022 Is… (GQ Magazine)

This is despite the fact that Rolex moves at a glacial pace, tweaking sizes or swapping out bracelets and occasionally resurfacing old models. But this year, ...

Practical for lefties and great for the rest of us looking for a more distinctive case layout. The crown and the date window have both been flipped to the left side of the case. There’s the black-and-blue Batman, plus a whole soda aisle in the red-and-black Coke, the red-and-blue Pepsi, and the brown-and-black Root Beer. Today, as part of the industry trade show Watches & Wonders, Rolex is showing off a new GMT with a brand new color combination: green and black.

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Rolex 2022 watches — first look, pictures and prices (WatchPro)

First impressions of a steady-as-she-goes line up of 2022 references from The Crown.

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Left handed Rolex GMT Master II unveiled (Geeky Gadgets)

Earlier we saw a couple of new watches from Tudor and now we have a new one from Rolex, a new left-handed Rolex GMT Master II.

The date aperture and the Cyclops lens have also moved and appear at 9 o’clock. This required several technical adjustments in terms of the movement and the Superlative Chronometer certification, for which the protocol, as well as some of the final tests, had to be adapted. Rolex is unveiling a novel, unexpected version of the Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II. On this watch, the crown and crown guard are on the left side of the watch case. The new GMT Master II comes with a green and black ceramic bezel and the watch has already been given the nickname of the ‘Sprite’.

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First Look: Rolex Debuts GMT-Master II With Left-Hand Crown And ... (aBlogtoWatch)

Watches and Wonders 2022 is in full swing, and as is the case each year, the lead-up to the event has been rife with enthusiast speculation about the ...

MSRP for the Rolex GMT-Master II ref. The Rolex GMT-Master II ref. With a desirable new colorway and an eye-catching “destro” layout, the new Rolex GMT-Master II ref. Like the case, the dial of the new Rolex GMT-Master II “Sprite” keeps the familiar gloss black dial layout of previous GMT-Master II models intact while reframing them with new elements. Rolex powers the GMT-Master II “Sprite” with its in-house 3285 automatic GMT movement. Like previous iterations of the watch, the GMT-Master II “Sprite” offers a solid 100 meters of water resistance.

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Rolex Just Dropped a New GMT Master II That No One Saw Coming (gearpatrol.com)

The new ref. 126720VTNR features a reconfigured dial with left-hand crown and date wheel, plus a bezel in a brand-new colorway.

Rolex tends to release a new model or colorway on a single bracelet type, but the new ref. Righties, think about how you wear your watch — on your left wrist, where the crown (especially a chunky Rolex Triplock crown) digs into your hand. But is that truly the case, so to speak?

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Now This Is Unexpected: A New Rolex GMT-Master II for Left-Handers (Bloomberg)

Originally published by Danny Milton on Hodinkee. Get a load of this! Out of all the models Rolex could've released, with watch enthusiasm and commercial ...

Shocker number two: The crown protruding from the left side of the case. Nobody but nobody could've predicted this one. Get a load of this!

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Introducing: The New Rolex Air-King Ref. 126900 (HODINKEE)

It comes housed in the same 40mm stainless steel case as it always has, with the satin brushed Oyster bracelet, and EasyLink Oyster clasp. It has the same black ...

All of the attention will be squarely on the destro GMT-Master II. So maybe, just maybe, these will be available? But I kind of think this might just be the sleeper release of the Rolex lineup. This thing has 'em, giving it a much sportier feel in the same vein as watches like the Submariner and the GMT-Master II. However, this watch does not have a functional bezel. It even has the same three, six, and nine applied numeral-set a la the Rolex Explorer. So that begs the question, what's changed? So that means this watch has a smooth polished bezel and crown guards. Well, now we know what it was all about: An update to the brand's most esoteric steel sports watch, the Air-King. Today, the Crown has unveiled what looks to be the exact same model as it's been over the last six years.

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Introducing: Two New Wild Rolex Yacht-Master 42mm Models – One ... (HODINKEE)

Introducing Two New Wild Rolex Yacht-Master 42mm Models – One In Yellow Gold And Another With A Falcon's Eye Dial · Rolex is really flexing with these two ...

The Yacht-Master line is something of an oddball in the Rolex lineup. On one hand, I love the yellow gold model because – well – I love yellow gold. Of course, the biggest difference between a Yacht-Master and other Rolex sports watches is that has come exclusively in precious metals. Of course, that wouldn't be the case for true sport yachting, but let's be real – the target audience for the Yacht-Master doesn't really get down with that kind of boating. Much like the existing white gold, these new variation takes things into new territory in terms of case and dial material. In addition to this new 42mm model, Rolex has also unveiled a new Yachtmaster 40 in white gold (a first for that collection) and a rotatable – yes you read that right – multi-colored sapphire bezel and iced-out lugs.

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Rolex's new 2022 releases are big and bold (British GQ)

Brand new colour combinations, a revamped king, and the “most prestigious metal available": these are Rolex's new releases.

Practical for lefties and great for the rest of us looking for a more distinctive case layout. The crown and the date window have both been flipped to the left side of the case. There’s the black-and-blue Batman, plus a whole fizzy drinks aisle in the red-and-black Coke, the red-and-blue Pepsi, and the brown-and-black Root Beer. Today, as part of the industry trade show Watches & Wonders, Rolex is showing off a new GMT with a brand new colour combination: green and black.

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The New 2022 Rolex Watches: What You Need to Know (gearpatrol.com)

A left-handed GMT? The Air-King reimagined? That's not all. Here are the Crown's most notable new releases for 2022.

It's got small tweaks and refinements, but it's really the Oyster case with its sporty crown guards that gives this watch a niche all its own within Rolex's catalog. The crown is on the lefthand side and so is the date display and its "cyclops" magnifier. A left-handed GMT? The Air-King reimagined?

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Rolex Unveils Daring 'Flip of the Wrist' for 2022 Collection (Man of Many)

Rolex has unveiled its 2022 collection including a GMT-Master II for left-handers, a new Air King, Day-Date, and Yellow Gold Yacht Master 42.

All three feature a 24 flower motif on the dial and are available in steel, rose gold, and white gold. New for 2022, the Yacht-Master 40 will be cast from white gold and feature a rotatable bezel set with a sparkling array of stones. New versions of the Day-Date 40 have been equipped with calibre 3255 since 2015 and define quality Rolex watchmaking. With a retail price of $15,500 AUD, this is the Rolex to have in 2022. This is also the first time we’ve seen a green and black ceramic pairing on the bezel on a GMT-Master II. While Tudor, Panerai, and TAG Heuer have offered quality options dedicated to left-handers for years, we’ve only seen a handful of custom order Rolexes designed for left-handers float across the auction block in recent years – most notably this Stella dial Ref. 1803 in 2015.

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Man robbed of Rolex on Santa Monica Blvd. - WEHOville (WEHOville)

A man negotiating the sale of his Rolex was robbed of his watch on Wednesday in WeHo. The robbery occurred at 12:39 p.m. today on the 8400 block of Santa ...

The robbery occurred at 12:39 p.m. today on the 8400 block of Santa Monica Blvd. The prospective buyer of the Rolex grabbed the watch and attempted to flee with it. The car was last seen heading east on Santa Monica, towards Crescent Heights. Anyone with information in this case, please call the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station at (310) 855-8850.

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First impression: 2022 Rolex watches reviewed (WatchPro)

Here, Mr Altieri gives his first impressions of the 2022 novelties from Rolex. GMT Master II. The GMT is the Show Stopper. A GMT-Master II for lefties? No ...

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Hands-On: The New Air King Is Rolex's Most Shocking New Design (HODINKEE)

These typically materialized in 34- to 36mm variations all looking much like normal Oyster Perpetual models but bearing the name Air-King on the dial in a ...

I liked it in the press images and I liked it better in the metal. The new destro GMT may be the more obvious departure for Rolex. But in its own way, this new Air-King is every bit as startling. The sheer fact that this exists represents a bold move by Rolex. The Crown had to know this was a divisive watch. The Rolex Air-King, reference 126900. It's a little incongruous, but to my eye it gives the new Air-King its identity – the look solidifies its sportiness. It felt whimsical for the sake of whimsy. In the metal, the lumed numerals really shine. Instead of coming off as wide, or fat, it just maintains the watch's general proportions. Then, in 2016, Rolex revived the watch, sort of in name only. If you, dear reader, have not seen it in the metal, I ask that you reserve judgment until you have. And in a flash, they were gone. So much so that I suspect many of you hate-clicked this story just to tell me how much you dislike it.

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rolex unveils new outstanding watch lineup including refreshed ... (Designboom)

rolex unveils its latest creations, a new outstanding watch collection at the trade event watches & wonders in geneva 2022.

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