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Timepieces set with precious stones are amongst the rarest and most desirable watches crafted by Rolex. The reference 116749SABLNR is a particularly intriguing chapter in this story—a white gold GMT-Master II whose bezel replaces the conventional Cerachrom insert with a glittering composition of blue and black sapphires and diamonds, a subtle nod to the original “Batman” colourway rendered in gemstones rather than ceramic.
Unlike the better-known “SARU” references, which pair blue sapphires with red rubies in homage to the “Pepsi” bezel, this reference takes a cooler, more enigmatic path. The sapphires graduate between deep blue and black, framed by diamonds, creating a bezel that shifts in character depending on the light—restrained in shadow, brilliant in sun. The 40mm case is crafted in 18k white gold, paired with a black dial and the familiar GMT-Master II architecture: Mercedes hands, a 24-hour hand, and a date aperture under the Cyclops lens.
For the collector seeking a GMT-Master II that steps beyond the familiar, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a watch that is at once a capable travel companion and a genuinely scarce expression of Rolex’s gem-setting artistry.
Unlike the better-known “SARU” references, which pair blue sapphires with red rubies in homage to the “Pepsi” bezel, this reference takes a cooler, more enigmatic path. The sapphires graduate between deep blue and black, framed by diamonds, creating a bezel that shifts in character depending on the light—restrained in shadow, brilliant in sun. The 40mm case is crafted in 18k white gold, paired with a black dial and the familiar GMT-Master II architecture: Mercedes hands, a 24-hour hand, and a date aperture under the Cyclops lens.
For the collector seeking a GMT-Master II that steps beyond the familiar, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a watch that is at once a capable travel companion and a genuinely scarce expression of Rolex’s gem-setting artistry.