Changes: Raymond Reddington's Wristwatch

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There is a recent still photo showing Reddington holding a gun with two hands. His wristwatch is exposed.

[Note: I can't upload it because I can't log in for reasons I can't figure out.]

The watch pictured in this photo is a good visual match for the LN version of the Rolex GMT Master 16700.[1] The bracelet, or wrist band, is distinctive. Most Rolex models do not have the small links visible in the center of the band.

This is consistent with the story's time line and Reddington's character for the following reasons.

Availability:

These models were in production in the years before his disappearance in 1990.[1]

Reddington's character:

He has shown a consistent attachment to key persons and events from his past. His watch may be a keepsake from the times when his family was intact and he was a US Navy officer.

In addition, his taste for the finer things would have influenced him to choose a premium watch, or desire one as a gift.

Peer group popularity:

Many military pilots, astronauts, and commercial airline pilots wear the Rolex GMT.[3] It was designed specifically for airline pilots and immediately caught on with the US military.[4] While expensive, its price is within the reach of a Navy officer, perhaps more in reach in the 1980s than today.[5]

Practicality:

The GMT is designed to keep track of two time zones, which makes it useful for someone who travels the globe as Reddington does.

It is sturdy and rugged, able to withstand considerable shock and vibration and continue functioning.

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Footnotes.

1. GMT Master History website, Model 16700 http://www.gmtmasterhistory.com/gmt-master_ref_16700.html

2. Wikipedia article https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolex_GMT_Master_II

3. Rolex Forums - Rolex in space! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=32781

4. Rolex Magazine - General Chuck Yeager http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/rolex-super-coolness-chuck-yeager.html

5. Bob's Watches Rolex GMT-Master page: http://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-gmt-master-1.html

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 There is a recent still photo showing Reddington holding a gun with two hands.  His wristwatch is exposed.
 [Note: I can't upload it because I can't log in for reasons I can't figure out.]
 The watch pictured in this photo is a good visual match for the LN version of the Rolex GMT Master 16700.[1] The bracelet, or wrist band, is distinctive. Most Rolex models do not have the small links visible in the center of the band.
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 This is consistent with the story's time line and Reddington's character for the following reasons.
-Availability:
+'''Availability:'''
 These models were in production in the years before his disappearance in 1990.[1]
-Reddington's character:
+'''Reddington's character:'''
 He has shown a consistent attachment to key persons and events from his past. His watch may be a keepsake from the times when his family was intact and he was a US Navy officer.
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 In addition, his taste for the finer things would have influenced him to choose a premium watch, or desire one as a gift.
-Peer group popularity:
+'''Peer group popularity:'''
 Many military pilots, astronauts, and commercial airline pilots wear the Rolex GMT.[3] It was designed specifically for airline pilots and immediately caught on with the US military.[4] While expensive, its price is within the reach of a Navy officer, perhaps more in reach in the 1980s than today.[5]