Batman 116710BLNR specifications
The Batman 116710BLNR shares its 40 mm steel case, Maxi dial and calibre 3186 with the black-bezel 116710LN. The difference is the two-colour insert and a blue GMT hand. Rolex never published a case thickness, so the table leaves it out.
| Reference | 116710BLNR |
|---|---|
| Collection | GMT-Master II |
| Status | Discontinued (2019) |
| Introduced | 2013 |
| Successor | 126710BLNR |
| Case diameter | 40 mm |
| Case material | Oystersteel (904L) |
| Bezel | Bidirectional rotatable 24-hour graduated bezel, two-colour blue and black Cerachrom insert with platinum-coated numerals and graduations |
| Dial options | Black |
| Crystal | Sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date |
| Calibre | 3186 |
| Movement | Automatic, COSC chronometer, blue Parachrom hairspring, independently adjustable local hour hand; blue GMT hand |
| Power reserve | 48 hours |
| Water resistance | 100 m |
| Bracelet / strap | Oyster three-piece solid links; Oysterlock folding safety clasp with Easylink 5 mm comfort extension link |
Specifications checked against Rolex and independent references, October 2026. MYR figures marked ≈ are converted at 4.08 MYR per USD.
History and reference evolution
2013: two colours in one piece of ceramic
Rolex showed the 116710BLNR at Baselworld 2013. It was the first Cerachrom bezel in two colours. Making it was hard because ceramic colour is set in the material itself. Rolex patented a process that turns half of a single insert blue, so there is no join. Collectors soon called it the Batman, and the name stuck.
That technical first is why collectors still care about the Batman 116710BLNR. It marks the moment Rolex could offer bright two-tone ceramic. The red-and-blue Pepsi ceramic and later combinations all followed from it.
Shared bones with the 116710LN
Underneath, little changed from the black-bezel 116710LN. Both use the broad-lugged case, solid end links and an Oysterlock clasp with Easylink. Both use calibre 3186 with a blue Parachrom hairspring and 48 hours of reserve. The Batman simply swapped the green accents for a blue GMT hand and the two-colour bezel.
Living with calibre 3186
The 48-hour reserve is the main practical difference from the newer Batman. For example, take the Batman 116710BLNR off on Friday evening and it will have stopped by Monday morning. A 126710BLNR, with 70 hours, would usually still be running. That is a small nuisance, not a flaw, and a winder solves it.
Otherwise, the 3186 behaves just like the later calibre. The local hour hand jumps in one-hour steps, and the date follows it. So you set home time on the blue GMT hand and local time on the main hand. For a frequent flyer between Kuala Lumpur and Europe, the Batman 116710BLNR does the job as well as the new one.
Replaced by the Jubilee 126710BLNR in 2019
Rolex replaced the Batman 116710BLNR in 2019 with the 126710BLNR. The new watch moved to calibre 3285 and, at first, came only on a Jubilee. In 2021 Rolex added an Oyster option to the newer reference. Still, the 116710BLNR remains the only Batman pairing the Oyster with calibre 3186. We could not confirm its last US list price from two reliable sources, so we do not quote one.
116710BLNR pre-owned prices compared
| Condition | What it means | USD | MYR (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unworn, full set | Stickers or barely worn, box, card dated within ~2 years, all tags | US$18,000 – US$20,000 | RM73,000 – RM82,000 |
| Excellent, box & papers | Light wear, unpolished or lightly polished, warranty card present | US$15,500 – US$17,500 | RM63,000 – RM71,000 |
| Good, no papers | Normal wear, watch only or box only, service history helps | US$14,000 – US$15,500 | RM57,000 – RM63,000 |
| Polished or aftermarket parts | Soft case edges, replaced dial/bezel/bracelet, or non-Rolex parts | US$12,000 – US$14,000 | RM49,000 – RM57,000 |
Bands reflect asking and achieved prices from 3 public market sources in October 2026, rounded. Retail for comparison: n/a. Prices move; use them as a sense-check, not a quote.
What moves the price of this reference
Papers come first. In practice, a full set with the original warranty card commands the top of each band. Cards from mid-2015 onward also reflect Rolex's five-year warranty, which some buyers prefer.
After papers, the insert comes next. An original, unchipped blue-and-black bezel is essential. A chip at the edge is costly to put right, and a replacement insert raises questions. Case and bracelet condition follow. Look for sharp lug edges and a bracelet that does not sag when held sideways.
Finally, ask for service history. Some serviced watches received new hands or inserts. These are genuine Rolex parts, yet collectors pay a little more for originals in good order.
Age matters here too. Even the last Batman 116710BLNR examples are now about seven years old. So many will need a service soon, if they have not had one. Therefore ask for a recent Rolex service receipt, or deduct the cost of a service from your offer. Our service and value guide explains what a full service includes.
Where to check prices
There is no list price, so the market sets everything. Excellent sets ask US$15,500 – US$17,500, roughly RM63,000 to RM71,000. By contrast, the current 126710BLNR lists at RM51,000 in Malaysia but trades higher on the grey market. So if a Malaysian authorised dealer offers you a new Batman at list, that beats any used 116710BLNR on price.
However, if you cannot get an allocation, the older Batman 116710BLNR is a sound choice. Dealer stock in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Hong Kong is plentiful. Chrono24 gives a wide spread of asks, while auction sold results show where prices really clear. Our used Rolex prices guide explains how to compare them.
When a price is too good to be true
Polished or aftermarket examples start around US$12,000. So any Batman 116710BLNR with box and papers below about US$12,000, roughly RM49,000, needs a careful look. The usual causes are a clone, a replacement bezel from a non-Rolex source, or papers that belong to another watch.
Genuine vs replica: how to check a 116710BLNR
The Batman 116710BLNR has been copied heavily since 2013. Good clones now match the colours, so focus on build quality and on how parts fit together.
The two-colour insert
A genuine insert is one ceramic piece. The blue and black meet in a clean line at 6 and 18, with no gap or step. The numerals are platinum-coated and look grey-silver, not white paint. Turn the bezel: it should click 24 times in each direction with no wobble.
Genuine: bezel action and alignment
- Divers' bezels: 120 firm, evenly spaced clicks, one direction only
- Pearl or triangle lands exactly on 12 at every full click
- No back-play or wobble when pressed
Warning signs
- Fewer or mushy clicks, or it turns both ways
- Triangle stops just short of or past 12
- Gritty feel and a hollow, high-pitched sound
Dial, lume and hands
Next, look at the dial. The Maxi layout uses broad markers with Chromalight lume. In the dark, all markers and hands should glow an even blue for a long time. Clones often fade fast or glow unevenly. Also check that the blue GMT hand matches the blue of the bezel.
Genuine: lume colour and application
- Modern pieces glow blue (Chromalight) and stay bright for hours
- Every marker and hand glows at the same intensity
- Lume plots filled neatly to the edge of the surround
Warning signs
- Green or mixed-colour glow on a modern reference
- Hands and markers fade at different rates
- Overfilled or thin, lumpy plots under a loupe
Caseback and rehaut
As with every GMT-Master II, the caseback is solid and plain, with no engraving or window. The rehaut carries ROLEX engravings with the serial at 6 o'clock, and the crystal has a laser-etched coronet at 6. Check the serial on the rehaut against the card.
Genuine: caseback
- Solid Oystersteel or gold, fluted edge for the case wrench
- No engraving on most models (some are factory-engraved, e.g. Sea-Dweller and Deepsea)
- Display backs are factory-fitted only on certain models (e.g. some Daytona, 1908, Land-Dweller)
Warning signs
- Exhibition window on a model Rolex makes with a solid back
- Stickers or decorative engravings sold as 'factory'
- Back that turns too easily or sits proud of the case
What only a watchmaker can confirm
With the caseback open, a watchmaker should see calibre 3186 with a blue Parachrom hairspring. They can confirm the serial between the lugs at 6 and the reference at 12. They can also spot non-Rolex parts. In Malaysia, arrange this before paying. Our real vs fake Rolex guide and serial number guide cover the details.
Who the Batman 116710BLNR suits, and the alternatives
This watch suits a buyer who wants the Batman look on an Oyster bracelet at a lower price than the current model. It also suits someone who values the first two-colour ceramic as a piece of Rolex history. On wrists from about 16.5 to 20 cm (6.5 to 7.9 in), the 40 mm case sits comfortably.
It is less ideal if you want the latest calibre or plan a long warranty period. In that case, a new 126710BLNR makes more sense.
Some buyers also prefer the Oyster for practical reasons. Its three wide links resist stretch better than a Jubilee, and they are easier to clean after a day in the heat. Because the Batman 116710BLNR came only on the Oyster, every original example offers that sportier feel.
Related references
The current Batman 126710BLNR offers calibre 3285 and a Jubilee or Oyster. The 116710LN is the same watch with an all-black bezel. If you are torn between bezel colours, read Pepsi vs Batman, and see the discontinued Pepsi 126710BLRO.
GMT-Master II 126710BLNR
Blue-and-black steel GMT on Jubilee (Batgirl) or Oyster. Retail RM51,000; market prices and fake tells.
GMT-Master II 116710LN
Black ceramic steel GMT with a green hand, 2007 to 2019. A cheaper route into a modern GMT. Discontinued
116710BLNR FAQ
Why is it called the Batman Rolex?
Collectors named it after the blue-and-black colours of the bezel, which recall the comic-book hero's costume. Rolex never used the name. It first applied to the Batman 116710BLNR in 2013, and it carried over to the 2019 126710BLNR, which some call the Batgirl because of its Jubilee bracelet.
What is the difference between the 116710BLNR and the 126710BLNR?
The older Batman 116710BLNR uses calibre 3186 with 48 hours of reserve and came only on an Oyster bracelet. The 126710BLNR uses calibre 3285 with 70 hours and launched on a Jubilee in 2019, with an Oyster option added in 2021. The bezel colours and 40 mm size are the same.
Is the 116710BLNR cheaper than the new Batman?
On the pre-owned market, yes. In October 2026, excellent 116710BLNR sets ask about US$15,500 to US$17,500, while excellent 126710BLNR sets ask about US$18,000 to US$20,500. The gap reflects the newer movement and longer warranty, rather than any flaw in the older watch.
How much is a used Batman 116710BLNR in Malaysia?
There is no Malaysian list price because Rolex no longer makes it. Excellent sets with papers convert to roughly RM63,000 to RM71,000 in October 2026. Compare that with the RM51,000 Malaysian list of the current 126710BLNR, which is far cheaper if an authorised dealer can allocate one.
Is the blue on a Batman bezel supposed to look purple?
The blue should look even and deep, matching the blue GMT hand. Lighting can shift how it photographs, so judge it in daylight. Patchy, faded or uneven blue is a concern, because Cerachrom does not fade. That points to a replacement or a fake insert.
Last updated . Written and fact-checked by the Rolex Malaysian editorial team. Specifications and prices are re-checked quarterly.