Key West (1002)
$999,999310
39.2 mm200 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Mk II Watches Key West may hit a nostalgic note for some vintage dive watch enthusiasts, but at an astonishing price of nearly a million dollars, it struggles to justify its value in the current market. With no specifications to lean on, this piece is a gamble for those drawn to exclusivity over utility. Unless you're a collector with an endless budget, I'd recommend looking elsewhere for a dive watch that delivers substance and style.
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The Mk II Key West GMT is the result of a shared endeavor to re-capture the glory days of airline travel through the first GMT watch. Originally the brainchild of Pan American Airways, the GMT watch was co-developed by the legendary airline with Rolex SA¹. We partnered with collectors, forumers, and our customers to develop this modern interpretation of the iconic vintage design. The six versions consist of 2 bezel and 3 dial variants. The black & gold 2 and the white & gold 2 dial versions were manufactured using a technique resurrected from near extinction. The last dial variant employs a functional matte black and white print 3 finish that is a hallmark of tool watches. (1) This project is not affiliated with or sanctioned by Pan American Airlines or Rolex S.A. Reference to these compan…
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
Pulled straight from the spec sheet, framed for the buyer. The editorial verdict is the Sensei's take above.
Strengths
- Serious water resistance (200m)
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Versatile 39.2mm case
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Tall 14.5mm case
- Priced above what the spec suggests
- Currently sold out
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 39.2 mm it lands in the modern sweet spot, a 48.0 mm lug-to-lug suits most wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- CD05.2-1002B
- Released
- 2020
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 39.2 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 48 mm
- Thickness
- 14.5 mm
- Lug width
- 20 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- 316L stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 200 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire · anti-reflective coating on interior surface only
- Bezel
- GMT (bidirectional)
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- black
- Dial finish
- Matte
- Indices
- applied
- Lume
- Yes — SuperLumiNova BGW9
- Strap / bracelet
- option of rubber strap or bracelet
- Clasp
- deployment clasp
- Functions
- GMT, Date
- Fit
- Unisex
The maker
Mk II Watches
Mk II Watches strives to reinterpret and evolve classic watch designs that blend utility, reliability, and timelessness. The brand aims to celebrate the past while offering modern functionality, catering to both collectors and enthusiasts alike.
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