126710BLRO
CurrentGMT-Master II 'Pepsi'
2018 — present
40mm Oystersteel, red & blue Cerachrom bezel. Black dial. Most often on Jubilee bracelet.
Case: OystersteelDial: Black
The Rolex GMT-Master II was born from a 1954 collaboration with Pan American World Airways, designed to display two time zones simultaneously for transatlantic crews. More than seven decades later, it remains the gold standard of dual-timezone sports watches. The defining feature is the bidirectional rotatable 24-hour bezel, which works in concert with the GMT hand to track a second time zone independently of the main time display. Current references include the 126710BLRO — the 'Pepsi' with red-and-blue Cerachrom bezel on a Jubilee bracelet — and the 126710BLNR 'Batman' with its black-and-blue bezel. The 126711CHNR 'Rootbeer' in Everose gold and brown ceramic represents the pinnacle of the current lineup. Each houses Rolex's Calibre 3285, featuring the Chromalight display and Parachrom hairspring for magnetic resistance. The GMT-Master II is unique in allowing the traveler to independently set the 12-hour local hand without stopping the movement — a genuine functional advantage for international travel.
Key References
126710BLRO126710BLNR126711CHNR116710BLNR116710BLRO116718LN
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Specifications
GMT-Master II Technical Specifications
| Movement | Calibre 3285 — automatic, COSC + Superlative Chronometer (-2/+2 sec/day) |
|---|---|
| Power reserve | 70 hours |
| Water resistance | 100 metres |
| Case material | 904L Oystersteel · 18ct Yellow Gold · 18ct White Gold · 18ct Everose Gold |
| Case diameter | 40mm |
| Thickness | 12.6mm |
| Lug-to-lug | 47.5mm |
| Weight | ~155g on Jubilee bracelet (steel) |
| Crystal | Sapphire with Cyclops |
| Bezel | Bidirectional rotatable 24-hour Cerachrom ceramic insert |
| Bracelet | Jubilee five-link or Oyster three-link with Oysterlock clasp |
Reference Guide
GMT-Master II References Explained
126710BLNR
CurrentGMT-Master II 'Batman / Batgirl'
2019 — present
40mm Oystersteel, black & blue Cerachrom bezel. Available on Jubilee ('Batgirl') or Oyster ('Batman').
Case: OystersteelDial: Black
126711CHNR
CurrentGMT-Master II 'Rootbeer' Everose Rolesor
2018 — present
40mm Everose Rolesor (steel & rose gold), brown & black Cerachrom bezel.
Case: Everose Rolesor
126713GRNR
CurrentGMT-Master II Yellow Rolesor 'Sprite'
2023 — present
40mm Yellow Rolesor, green & black Cerachrom bezel — the newest GMT colour combination.
Case: Yellow Rolesor
126715CHNR
CurrentGMT-Master II Everose Gold 'Rootbeer'
2018 — present
40mm 18ct Everose gold, brown & black Cerachrom bezel. The full-gold flagship.
Case: 18ct Everose Gold
126720VTNR
CurrentGMT-Master II 'Sprite' (left-hand crown)
2022 — present
40mm Oystersteel with crown on the left side ('destro'). Green & black Cerachrom. Polarising design.
Case: Oystersteel
116710BLNR
DiscontinuedGMT-Master II 'Batman'
2013 — 2019
40mm Oystersteel with black & blue Cerachrom bezel. Calibre 3186. The original 'Batman' — collector favourite.
Case: Oystersteel
116710LN
DiscontinuedGMT-Master II
2007 — 2019
40mm Oystersteel with black Cerachrom bezel — the all-black previous-gen GMT.
Case: Oystersteel
116719BLRO
DiscontinuedGMT-Master II 'Pepsi' White Gold
2014 — 2018
40mm 18ct white gold with red & blue Cerachrom bezel and meteorite or blue dial. Highly collectible.
Case: 18ct White Gold
Market Price
What does a GMT-Master II cost?
Current retail (126710BLRO 'Pepsi')
~$11,050
Pre-owned (low)
$14,500
Pre-owned (high)
$22,000
Recently observed
126710BLRO 'Pepsi' on Jubilee bracelet trades $15,500–$19,500 with full set; 126710BLNR 'Batman/Batgirl' at $14,500–$17,500.
Discontinued 116710BLNR 'Batman' has held above $14,000 since 2019. Two-tone 'Rootbeer' (126711CHNR) trades $17,000–$22,000. Solid Everose 'Rootbeer' 126715CHNR commands $40,000+.
History
GMT-Master II Through the Years
1954
Original GMT-Master ref. 6542 launched in collaboration with Pan American Airways.
1959
Reference 1675 introduces crown guards and becomes the longest-running GMT-Master reference.
1983
GMT-Master II ref. 16760 introduces independently-adjustable hour hand.
1988
Reference 16710 'Coke' debuts the modern GMT-Master II case.
2007
Reference 116710 launches with Cerachrom ceramic bezel for the first time.
2013
First two-colour Cerachrom bezel — the 'Batman' 116710BLNR.
2014
Pepsi returns in Cerachrom with the 116719BLRO in white gold.
2018
Reference 126710BLRO 'Pepsi' on Jubilee — the most-anticipated Rolex release in years.
2022
Left-hand crown 'Sprite' 126720VTNR launches at Watches & Wonders.
Buying Guide
How to buy a pre-owned GMT-Master II
01
Pepsi versus Batman: pick by visual preference
Both trade in roughly the same price range pre-owned ($14,500–$19,500 with full set). The 'Pepsi' (red/blue) is more visually striking and historically iconic; the 'Batman/Batgirl' (black/blue) is more subtle and easier to wear daily. There's no 'better' choice.
02
Jubilee versus Oyster bracelet
All current 126710 references can be ordered on Jubilee or Oyster. Jubilee is dressier and more comfortable; Oyster is sportier and more robust. Jubilee is more popular pre-owned and trades at a slight premium. Both bracelets are user-swappable but require Rolex parts.
03
Verify GMT hand independence
On the GMT-Master II, the local hour hand should be independently quickset via the crown without affecting the 24-hour GMT hand or the minute hand. Test this on any pre-owned example — incorrect operation indicates calibre damage.
Sizing
Will the GMT-Master II fit your wrist?
The GMT-Master II at 40mm with 47.5mm lug-to-lug fits most wrists from 6.25" up. The Jubilee bracelet adds a 'softer' wrist drape compared to the more rigid Oyster. Stack height of 12.6mm is taller than a Submariner and noticeable on smaller wrists. The Cerachrom bezel adds visual mass — the GMT often wears one size larger than its diameter. Easylink extension provides 5mm of micro-adjustment.
Compare
GMT-Master II vs. its siblings
vs. Submariner
Same Oyster case family at 40–41mm. Submariner is unidirectional dive bezel; GMT-Master II is bidirectional 24-hour bezel for time zones. Pick GMT for travel; Submariner for diving aesthetic.
vs. Sky Dweller
The Sky-Dweller (also a 'travel watch') adds annual calendar plus dual time zone via the famous Ring Command bezel. Sky-Dweller is more complicated and dressier; GMT-Master II is the sport-utility traveler.
vs. Explorer
Explorer II shares the GMT 24-hour bezel concept but in a 42mm case with fixed bezel and orange GMT hand — designed for cave explorers rather than international travellers.
Common Questions
GMT-Master II — Frequently Asked Questions
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