Watch Almanac

Rolex GMT-Master II vs Tudor Black Bay GMT

The Tudor Black Bay GMT has a 2 mm longer lug-to-lug than the Rolex GMT-Master II (50 mm vs 48 mm).

The Tudor Black Bay GMT has a 1 mm larger case than the Rolex GMT-Master II (41 mm vs 40 mm).

The Tudor Black Bay GMT has a 2.4 mm thicker case than the Rolex GMT-Master II (14.6 mm vs 12.2 mm).

On our fit model the Rolex GMT-Master II suits 6.75"–8" wrists and the Tudor Black Bay GMT 7"–8.25", so the Rolex GMT-Master II is the better choice for a smaller wrist.

Lug widths differ (20 mm vs 22 mm), so straps don't swap.

At US retail the Rolex GMT-Master II costs $6,725 more ($12,000 vs $5,275).

On your wrist

Rolex GMT-Master IIIdeal fit
Wrist flat: 55.1 mmLug-to-lug: 48 mm
Tudor Black Bay GMTIdeal fit
Wrist flat: 55.1 mmLug-to-lug: 50 mm

Side by side

Rolex GMT-Master IITudor Black Bay GMT
Reference126710BLNRM79830RB
Case diameter40 mm41 mm
Lug-to-lug48 mm50 mm
Thickness12.2 mm14.6 mm
Lug width20 mm22 mm
Water resistance100 m200 m
MovementRolex 3285 (automatic)Tudor MT5652 (automatic)
Power reserve70 hours70 hours
Crystalsapphiresapphire
StyleGMT, SportGMT, Dive
Retail (US)$12,000$5,275