Rolex GMT-Master II Batman vs Batgirl: What's the Difference?

WristArc · Miami · October 19, 2026

Both have the same blue-and-black ceramic bezel, which is why the names get mixed up. The difference comes down to the reference number and, mostly, the bracelet.

The short answer

• "Batman" is the blue/black GMT-Master II on the sporty Oyster bracelet (three flat links).
• "Batgirl" is the blue/black GMT-Master II on the dressier Jubilee bracelet (five smaller links).

The references

116710BLNR — introduced in 2013 as the first steel GMT-Master II with a two-colour blue/black Cerachrom bezel. It came on the Oyster bracelet and became the original "Batman". It uses the caliber 3186 movement.

126710BLNR — introduced in 2019 with the new caliber 3285 movement (about 70 hours of power reserve) on the Jubilee bracelet. Collectors nicknamed it the "Batgirl". Rolex later offered the 126710BLNR on the Oyster bracelet as well, so you'll now see the same reference called "Batman" or "Batgirl" depending on the bracelet.

How to tell them apart

• Bracelet: Oyster (three wide links) = Batman. Jubilee (five links) = Batgirl.
• Dial text: later-production 126710 dials have a small Rolex crown between "SWISS" and "MADE" at 6 o'clock.
• Papers: the reference on the warranty card tells you which generation you have.

Which should you buy?

The Oyster bracelet is more robust and sporty; the Jubilee is more comfortable and wears dressier. The newer 126710BLNR has the more modern movement, while the 116710BLNR is a discontinued reference with its own following. Condition, completeness (box and papers) and service history usually matter more to value than the nickname.

Looking for one in South Florida?

We regularly source the GMT-Master II "Batman" and "Batgirl". See what's in the collection or tell us exactly what you're after — reference, bracelet and year — and we'll come back with options.