Bruce Springsteen is a poster boy for ultra durable Americana. Think well worn Levi’s 501s, fitted vests and leather jackets. This has become the uniform of his dazzling rock star success, but he is also deeply committed to functionality as he prefers it. clocks.

When it comes to kettles, he likes to opt for pieces that are equally durable, reliable and instantly recognizable; Generally Rolex. A quick Google Image search on Boss will reveal photos of him rocking a black-dial stainless steel Submariner. But during a recent trip to New Jersey Jeremy Allen White On the set of his biographical movie Deliver Me From NowhereSpringsteen was seen wearing the 2021 Rolex GMT-Master II. Batman Rolex.

The GMT-Master II continues to be one of the most talked about models of the Swiss watch brand, which has its roots in the early days of air travel. In the 1950s, Pan American Airlines pilots and staff first used the OG Rolex GMT’s rotating bezel and 24-hour hand that could display two time zones. And in 1983, Rolex revamped it with a mega three-time zone feature on the GMT-Master II. Essentially, much like Bruce’s everyday uniform, it’s capable of handling a lot of things. Coincidentally, it is also one of the sparkling and sought-after Rolexes that watchmakers can’t get enough of.

For Founder and CEO Paul Altieri Bob’s HoursThe perfect watch for the rock star. “Bruce Springsteen wearing the Rolex GMT Batman is the perfect blend of rugged American style and timeless elegance; It’s a watch designed to travel the world, but feels right at home strumming a guitar on the Jersey Shore. An hour for the man who knows where he is and where he is going.”

GMT II Batman It was first released in 2013 and adds to Rolex’s roster of two-tone bezel bangers. This was the first GMT-Master II to feature a two-tone ceramic dial, which attracted a lot of attention from collectors. And like its two-tone dial cousin, the Rootbeer GMT II, ​​it is extremely difficult to obtain and has very long waiting lists. Springsteen joined Ben Affleck (who played Batman in 2016) Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice), Tom HollandAnd Roger Federerthey all showed love for Batman GMT II.

“It is a watch that, like Springsteen himself, embodies the perfect balance of style and practicality,” says CEO Eugene Tutunikov. SwissWatchExpo. “Batman is iconic because of his versatility; The stylish black and blue frame works in both casual and formal settings, making it a timeless piece for any collector or enthusiast.

Batman GMT II may not be up there with some Rolex’s most famous modelsLike the Pepsi GMT or the Paul Newman Daytona, but rooted in durable, everyday functionality – it’s a lot like Bruce Springsteen when it comes to luxury Swiss watches.