Born at Baselworld 2013, the “Batman” solved what the watch industry called impossible, fusing midnight black and brooding blue into a single seamless Cerachrom bezel, and quietly setting the template for every two-tone ceramic bezel that followed. For the collector who appreciates owning a genuine first, the 116710BLNR is discontinued and finite, even as the name lives on in its successor, making it the only reference where the story actually began. 

Presents itself in mint condition with little to no signs of wear. Simply black at first glance, the lacquer dial reveals its true depth under light, where applied Chromalight markers float above the surface and glow a cool blue in the dark. Cut from a single piece of Cerachrom, the two-tone bezel shifts from deep midnight black to rich navy blue, reading as one color in some light and two distinct ones in others. Highly polished center links and brushed satin outer links give the Oyster bracelet a contrast that changes every time the wrist turns. 

Functions include hours, minutes, seconds, date,and GMT. The screw-down Triplock crown operates in three positions: position one for manual winding, position two for independently advancing the local hour hand and date, and position three for time-setting with stop-seconds for precise synchronization. Blue 24-hour GMT hand tracks a home timezone continuously against the bidirectional ceramic bezel that adds a third time zone reference. A 48-hour power reserve keeps the watch running through extended wear, while 100-meter water resistance ensures durability across everyday conditions.

Comes as a full set, double-boxed with warranty card, card holder, instruction manual, warranty booklet, and Rolex green and white hang tags. 

Rooted in Pan Am pilot heritage since 1954, the 116710BLNR proved a single ceramic bezel could feature two distinct colors, and what remains is finite and disappearing into private collections. Whether you travel across time zones, collect originals, or simply want a precision instrument built for daily life, the “Batman” makes the case for itself the moment you put it on.