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Behind The Lens: Rolex GMT-Master II Meteorite: Global Travel Meets Outer Space

GaryG by GaryG
November 12, 2024
in Behind the Lens, Highlights, Meteorite, News, Quill & Pad, Reviews, Rolex, Rolex GMT-Master II, Rolex GMT-Master II Meteorite
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Credits:  Article and images by @ Quill & Pad.  See the original article here - https://quillandpad.com/2024/11/12/behind-the-lens-rolex-gmt-master-ii-meteorite-global-travel-meets-outer-space/

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Back indoors for a lume check, and as you might expect the blue Chromalight on the indices and hands did not disappoint.

Residual luminosity after a quick jaunt outdoors, Rolex GMT-Master II

And in a darkened room after a quick blast from a UV light, the luminous glow is almost too bright (is there such a thing?) and, even better, gives one more perspective on the shapes and tones of the meteorite dial – what one might see out the window of a spaceship during a close rendezvous with a meteor if members of the Rolex marketing team had been up there first to paint on the logo and install a cyclops.

Chromalight illumination of the Rolex GMT-Master II’s meteorite dial

In the tent one more time

One nice thing about having watches on loan from friends is that they are often in less of a rush to have the watches returned than manufacturers who have perhaps a few examples of a highly in-demand introduction to share with multitudes of eager reviewers.

Straight-ahead view, Rolex GMT-Master II Meteorite

After I have the chance to let the first set of processed images sit for a few days, I circle back and (after shaking my head and discarding a bunch) try additional setups or retry positions that didn’t quite pan out the first time around.

As an amateur I have the luxury to do this, and while some of the results invariably strongly resemble one or more of the initial shots, I do usually create a few perspectives that I hadn’t captured before.

And while I make a practice of expanding my repertoire of shooting styles and techniques, I do always try to go back to my signature “moody” style at least a bit as I suspect I’ll always be a fan of the chiaroscuro look when it comes to photographing watches.

Parting shot: Chiaroscuro style and the Meteorite

I’ll confess that this watch presented some challenges to making compelling images until I began modifying my approach, but found that by using some relatively dramatic variations in light and going beyond formal settings, the personality of the piece gradually emerged.

I’ll look for your thoughts on how you bring out the essence of watches, particularly tricky-to-capture ones, in the comments below. In the meantime, happy shooting and happy wearing!

For more information, please visit www.rolex.com/watches/gmt-master-ii/m126719blro-0002

Quick Facts Rolex GMT-Master II Reference 126719BLRO
Case:
40 mm, white gold case; monobloc middle with screw-down case back and Triplock winding crown; bidirectional rotating 24-hour bezel with blue and red Cerachrom insert; sapphire crystal with cyclops lens

Bracelet: white gold Oyster bracelet with Oysterlock safety clasp and 5 mm Easylink extension
Dial: meteorite dial with blue Chromalight luminous markers and hands
Movement: automatic Caliber 3285, 28,800 vph/4Hz frequency; power reserve 70 hours; rated to -2/+2 seconds per day after casing (C.O.S.C. chronometer certification plus Rolex certification)
Functions: hours, minutes, (hacking) seconds; date; second 24-hour time zone with independent rapid-setting hour hand
Price: 45,950 euros

* This article was first published on February 27, 2021 at Behind The Lens: Rolex GMT-Master II Meteorite, Where Global Travel Meets Outer Space.

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Credits:  Article and images by @ Quill & Pad.  See the original article here - https://quillandpad.com/2024/11/12/behind-the-lens-rolex-gmt-master-ii-meteorite-global-travel-meets-outer-space/

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