{"id":31969,"date":"2026-08-19T11:30:51","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T11:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/?p=31969"},"modified":"2026-08-19T11:55:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T11:55:12","slug":"rolex-zombie-gmt-master-ii-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/rolex-zombie-gmt-master-ii-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond the Bruce Wayne: Why the Rolex Zombie is a Modern Sleeper Hit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the high-stakes world of luxury watch collecting, a new bezel colorway from Rolex is treated with the same reverence as a major industry milestone. For decades, the GMT-Master II lineup has been defined by vibrant, high-contrast primary colors\u2014from the red-and-blue\u00a0<i>Pepsi<\/i>\u00a0to the blue-and-black\u00a0<i>Batman<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">At\u00a0Watches and Wonders 2023, Rolex broke away from the traditional color playbook by introducing a subdued, monochromatic black and grey Cerachrom bezel wrapped in yellow gold: the\u00a0<b>Yellow Rolesor Ref. 126713GRNR<\/b>\u00a0and the\u00a0<b>solid 18k yellow gold Ref. 126718GRNR<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The release immediately ignited debate across the collector community. Lacking the overt flash of saturated ceramic, these references earned two distinct monikers: the\u00a0<b>\u201cBumblebee\u201d<\/b>\u00a0and the increasingly dominant\u00a0<b>\u201cZombie.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><\/b>While the all-steel \u201cBruce Wayne\u201d (Ref. 126710GRNR) grabbed mainstream headlines a year later in 2024\u2014you can read <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><a style=\"color: #006699;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/2025\/10\/24\/rolex-black-grey-gmt-master-ii-grnr-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>our complete guide to the Rolex GRNR family here<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/b><\/span>\u2014the two-tone and solid gold editions offer a masterclass in elevated luxury.<b> <\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong><b>Zombie vs. Bumblebee: The Nickname Breakdown<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rolex never officially assigns pop-culture monikers to its watches, leaving the naming tradition entirely to collectors, forums, and secondary market traders. With the 2023 GRNR precious metal releases, two terms emerged:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31976\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31976\" style=\"width: 1700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/watches\/rolex-gmt-master-ii-zombie-steel-yellow-gold-grey-black-bezel-126713-80517\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-31976 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rolex-gmt-master-ii-126713grnr-two-tone-zombie-bumblebee.jpg\" alt=\" Rolex GMT-Master II Yellow Rolesor 126713GRNR Zombie Bumblebee with two-tone steel and gold Jubilee bracelet\" width=\"1700\" height=\"1123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rolex-gmt-master-ii-126713grnr-two-tone-zombie-bumblebee.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rolex-gmt-master-ii-126713grnr-two-tone-zombie-bumblebee-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rolex-gmt-master-ii-126713grnr-two-tone-zombie-bumblebee-1200x793.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rolex-gmt-master-ii-126713grnr-two-tone-zombie-bumblebee-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rolex-gmt-master-ii-126713grnr-two-tone-zombie-bumblebee-1536x1015.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31976\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The two-tone Yellow Rolesor GMT-Master II (Ref. 126713GRNR)\u2014referred to as both the &#8220;Zombie&#8221; and &#8220;Bumblebee&#8221;\u2014combines durable Oystersteel with 18k yellow gold bezel fluting and numerals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The \u201cBumblebee\u201d (Ref. 126713GRNR):<\/strong> Used primarily for the two-tone Yellow Rolesor configuration. The high contrast between the jet-black lacquer dial, black ceramic upper bezel, and brilliant 18k yellow gold center links and bezel fluting gives it an aggressive, two-tone insect aesthetic.<\/li>\n<li><b>The \u201cZombie\u201d (Ref. 126713GRNR &amp; Ref. 126718GRNR):<\/b>\u00a0This moniker has become the umbrella title for both the two-tone and full yellow gold editions. The daylight (bottom) half of the ceramic bezel features a muted, desaturated slate-grey tone. Collectors described the cool, lifeless grey next to the warm, radiant yellow gold as an eerie, &#8220;undead&#8221; contrast\u2014turning the &#8220;Zombie&#8221; into an affectionate cult title.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><a style=\"color: #006699;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/watches\/rolex-gmt-master-ii-zombie-steel-yellow-gold-grey-black-bezel-126713-80517\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Shop the Rolex &#8220;Zombie&#8221; GMT-Master II<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong><b>The 2023 Return of Yellow Gold to the GMT-Master II<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31975\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31975\" style=\"width: 1700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/watches\/rolex-gmt-master-ii-black-grey-bezel-yellow-gold-mens-watch-126718-box-card-82674\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-31975 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rolex-126718grnr-zombie-black-grey-bezel-dial-detail.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of the black dial and black and grey bezel on the 18k yellow gold Rolex GMT-Master II 126718GRNR Zombie\" width=\"1700\" height=\"1214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rolex-126718grnr-zombie-black-grey-bezel-dial-detail.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rolex-126718grnr-zombie-black-grey-bezel-dial-detail-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rolex-126718grnr-zombie-black-grey-bezel-dial-detail-1200x857.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rolex-126718grnr-zombie-black-grey-bezel-dial-detail-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rolex-126718grnr-zombie-black-grey-bezel-dial-detail-1536x1097.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31975\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A macro view of the 126718GRNR reveals solid 18k yellow gold hands, matching indices, and the seamless transition of the split black and slate-grey Cerachrom insert.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Beyond its unique bezel chemistry, the 2023 launch of the 126718GRNR and 126713GRNR marked a critical historical milestone: <b>the <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><a style=\"color: #006699;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/watches\/rolex\/yellow-gold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>return of yellow gold<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/b><b>\u00a0to the GMT-Master II line<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ever since the solid yellow gold green-dial GMT (Ref. 116718LN) was discontinued in 2019, Rolex&#8217;s dual-time precious metal collection had been entirely dominated by <b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><a style=\"color: #006699;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/watches\/rolex\/rose-gold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Everose (rose gold)<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/b> and <b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><a style=\"color: #006699;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/watches\/rolex\/white-gold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>white gold<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/b>. The 2023 release re-established classic yellow gold as a pillar of Rolex&#8217;s professional sports collection, executed with a modern, architectural color scheme.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31974\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31974\" style=\"width: 1700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/watches\/rolex-gmt-master-ii-zombie-steel-yellow-gold-grey-black-bezel-126713-80517\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-31974 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rolex-126713grnr-two-tone-jubilee-bracelet-profile.jpg\" alt=\"Rolex GMT-Master II 126713GRNR resting on a dark surface showcasing the two-tone Oystersteel and yellow gold Jubilee bracelet\" width=\"1700\" height=\"1214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rolex-126713grnr-two-tone-jubilee-bracelet-profile.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rolex-126713grnr-two-tone-jubilee-bracelet-profile-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rolex-126713grnr-two-tone-jubilee-bracelet-profile-1200x857.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rolex-126713grnr-two-tone-jubilee-bracelet-profile-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rolex-126713grnr-two-tone-jubilee-bracelet-profile-1536x1097.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31974\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fitted exclusively on the five-piece link Jubilee bracelet, the two-tone Ref. 126713GRNR balances rugged tool-watch construction with dress-watch refinement.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rolex offers both the solid 18k yellow gold 126718GRNR and the two-tone 126713GRNR exclusively on the five-piece link Jubilee bracelet. The option to select between an Oyster or Jubilee bracelet is strictly limited to the stainless steel \u201cBruce Wayne\u201d model (Ref. 126710GRNR).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pairing precious metal GMTs exclusively with the Jubilee bracelet is a deliberate tribute to the late-1950s and 1960s heritage, giving the Zombie a luxurious drape and refined presence on the wrist.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong><b>Technical Specifications: Rolex Zombie Lineup<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31977\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31977\" style=\"width: 1700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/watches\/rolex\/gmtmaster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-31977 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rolex-gmt-master-ii-zombie-126718grnr-vs-126713grnr-comparison.png\" alt=\"Side-by-side comparison of the solid 18k yellow gold Rolex 126718GRNR and two-tone Yellow Rolesor Rolex 126713GRNR Zombie GMT-Master II watches\" width=\"1700\" height=\"1063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rolex-gmt-master-ii-zombie-126718grnr-vs-126713grnr-comparison.png 1700w, https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rolex-gmt-master-ii-zombie-126718grnr-vs-126713grnr-comparison-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rolex-gmt-master-ii-zombie-126718grnr-vs-126713grnr-comparison-1200x750.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rolex-gmt-master-ii-zombie-126718grnr-vs-126713grnr-comparison-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rolex-gmt-master-ii-zombie-126718grnr-vs-126713grnr-comparison-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rolex-gmt-master-ii-zombie-126718grnr-vs-126713grnr-comparison-480x300.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31977\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Side-by-side: The solid 18k yellow gold Ref. 126718GRNR (left) alongside the two-tone Yellow Rolesor Ref. 126713GRNR (right), both highlighting the signature black and slate-grey Cerachrom bezel paired exclusively with Jubilee bracelets.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid black;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\">\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;\">Feature<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;\">Yellow Rolesor (Ref. 126713GRNR)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;\">Solid 18k Yellow Gold (Ref. 126718GRNR)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px; font-weight: bold;\">Debut Year<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px;\">2023 (Watches and Wonders)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px;\">2023 (Watches and Wonders)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px; font-weight: bold;\">Case Diameter<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px;\">40 mm<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px;\">40 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px; font-weight: bold;\">Case Material<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px;\">Oystersteel &amp; 18k Yellow Gold<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px;\">Solid 18k Yellow Gold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px; font-weight: bold;\">Bezel<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px;\">Black &amp; Grey Cerachrom (Molded gold numerals)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px;\">Black &amp; Grey Cerachrom (Molded gold numerals)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px; font-weight: bold;\">Dial<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px;\">Gloss Black Lacquer<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px;\">Gloss Black Lacquer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px; font-weight: bold;\">GMT Hand<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px;\">Solid 18k Yellow Gold<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px;\">Solid 18k Yellow Gold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px; font-weight: bold;\">Movement<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px;\">Calibre 3285 Manufacture Automatic<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px;\">Calibre 3285 Manufacture Automatic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px; font-weight: bold;\">Power Reserve<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px;\">Approx. 70 hours<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px;\">Approx. 70 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px; font-weight: bold;\">Water Resistance<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px;\">100 meters \/ 330 feet<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px;\">100 meters \/ 330 feet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px; font-weight: bold;\">Bracelet<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px;\">Two-Tone Jubilee with Easylink 5 mm<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 4px 12px;\">Solid 18k Yellow Gold Jubilee with Easylink 5 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong><b><br \/>\nFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><span style=\"color: #006699;\">When was the Rolex Zombie introduced?<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Rolex Zombie models (Ref. 126713GRNR and Ref. 126718GRNR) were officially introduced in\u00a0<b>April 2023<\/b>\u00a0at the Watches and Wonders exhibition in Geneva.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><span style=\"color: #006699;\">Why is the Rolex GMT-Master II called the \u201cZombie\u201d or \u201cBumblebee\u201d?<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The &#8220;Zombie&#8221; nickname comes from the pairing of the cold, desaturated slate-grey ceramic bezel insert against warm 18k yellow gold. The name &#8220;Bumblebee&#8221; is used interchangeably for the two-tone Ref. 126713GRNR due to the sharp contrast between its yellow gold accents and jet-black dial\/bezel elements.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><span style=\"color: #006699;\">What is the difference between the Rolex Zombie and the Bruce Wayne?<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While both feature the black-and-grey Cerachrom bezel (GRNR), the\u00a0<b>Zombie<\/b>\u00a0refers to the two-tone Rolesor (126713GRNR) and full 18k yellow gold (126718GRNR) versions with gold hands and dial accents. The\u00a0<b>Bruce Wayne<\/b>\u00a0(126710GRNR) is the all-stainless steel model featuring a bright green 24-hour hand and green dial text.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><span style=\"color: #006699;\">Can you buy the Rolex Zombie 126718GRNR on an Oyster bracelet?<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">No. Unlike the stainless steel GMT-Master II, Rolex produces the 126713GRNR and 126718GRNR exclusively on the Jubilee bracelet.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><br \/>\nExplore Our Curated Rolex GMT-Master II Collection<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Whether you are captivated by the bold contrast of the two-tone\u00a0<b>Zombie Ref. 126713GRNR<\/b>, the sheer wrist presence of the solid gold\u00a0<b>Ref. 126718GRNR<\/b>, or classic references like the\u00a0<i>Pepsi<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0<i>Batman<\/i>, the GMT-Master II remains the pinnacle of luxury aviation timepieces.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We invite you to explore our carefully curated, fully authenticated selection of pre-owned Rolex GMT-Master II watches and find the next centerpiece for your collection.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><a style=\"color: #006699;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Shop at SwissWatchExpo<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5; border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 35px; margin: 40px 0; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #333333; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #111111;\">About SwissWatchExpo<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 15px; text-align: justify;\">Trust is everything in the secondary watch market. 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