Watches and Wonders Edit: Rolex’s latest iterations of the classic Daytona, GMT Master-II, Deepsea and Perpetual 1908 are getting much love from fans – so what makes them special?

While each new reference is getting its fair share of love from fans, some stand out as among the most buzz-worthy picks at Watches and Wonders this year. The latest iteration of the GMT Master-II, Deepsea and the Perpetual 1908 are getting plenty of attention, as is the iconic Daytona.

The GMT Master-II has long been one of the most popular references at Rolex. The piece’s rotating bezel, which indicates the 24-hour function, has lent itself to many colour combinations and iterations over the years. From the blue and red “Pepsi” to the green and black expression, the different colourways of the bezel bring a new life to the classic reference.

This year’s 40mm Oystersteel GMT Master-II features a ceramic black and grey Cerachrom bezel with a platinum coating applied through PVD. The watch, introduced in two bracelet versions, the Jubilee and the Oyster, gets an added pop of colour from the green 24-hour hand, which creates a strong focal point to the design. A calibre 3285 movement powers the second time zone in 24-hour format as well as the date, central hour, minute and second hands.

The Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea shines brightly even at great depths, an unlikely union of a deep dive complication with a precious alloy. For the first time in 18k yellow gold, this rendition of the Deepsea features a Cerachrom bezel insert in satin-finish blue ceramic – the 60-minute counter allows divers to measure their duration underwater. Nodding to the nautical sentiments of the designs, the dial is also in that same vibrant shade of blue and fashioned out of lacquer.