Replica Rolex GMT-Master II 40mm Dial Black 126710BLRO

The Pepsi colorway on the GMT-Master II is not merely a design choice — it is the original. When Rolex launched the first GMT-Master in 1955 as a navigation instrument for Pan American World Airways, the red-and-blue bezel distinguished day hours from night hours at a glance. Reference 126710BLRO carries that legacy forward in Rolex’s current-generation case with modern Cerachrom ceramic and an updated caliber. This replica GMT-Master II reproduces the bicolor bezel transition, the 40mm Oyster case proportions, and the independently adjustable GMT hand that makes this watch a genuine travel tool.

Key Specifications

The 126710BLRO Up Close: Case, Dial and Bracelet

At 40mm, this GMT-Master II sits comfortably for all-day wear — a deliberate sizing decision Rolex maintained when they transitioned to the 32xx-series calibers. The Oyster case features polished sides, brushed lugs, and Rolex’s signature crown guards flanking a screw-down Twinlock crown.

The Cerachrom bezel insert transitions from red at 6 o’clock to blue at 18 o’clock — matching the original day/night indication concept. Unlike aluminum bezels from earlier generations, this ceramic surface resists scratches, UV fading, and corrosion indefinitely. Compare this standard Pepsi against other bezel colors in our GMT-Master collection.

Movement Options: Swiss vs Japanese

The GMT complication is the defining feature of this reference, and both movement grades deliver it fully:

• Swiss Automatic — Caliber 3285 specification at 28,800 vph with independently settable local hour hand. Approximately 70-hour power reserve. Jump-hour mechanism allows timezone changes without stopping the watch.
• Japanese Automatic — GMT-equipped caliber at 21,600 vph delivering approximately 42-hour reserve. Date quickset, hacking seconds, and dual-timezone function for practical travel use.

The bidirectional ceramic bezel adds a third timezone reference, making this a genuine three-timezone instrument.

Shipping, Warranty and Returns

Your GMT-Master II ships in discreet packaging with a tracking number active from the moment of dispatch. Delivery estimates by region are detailed in our shipping policy. Every watch leaves with a standard movement warranty for peace of mind. Returns and exchanges are handled per our return and exchange policy — straightforward and transparent.