Rolex
GMT-Master II
126719BLRO
White gold prestige meets the iconic Pepsi bezel of the GMT-Master II.
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Overview
The Rolex GMT-Master II reference 126719BLRO represents the pinnacle of the GMT-Master II line, pairing the classic red-and-blue "Pepsi" Cerachrom bezel with a 40 mm case crafted entirely in 18k white gold. Introduced in 2019, it brought the beloved bicolour bezel — long associated with the GMT-Master lineage — into Rolex's most precious metal tier for the first time. The reference is offered across a range of dials, including striking meteorite, blue, and black variants, each lending a distinct character to the same refined platform.
History
The GMT-Master line traces its origins to the 1950s, when Rolex developed the original GMT-Master in collaboration with Pan American World Airways as a tool watch for long-haul aviators needing to track two time zones simultaneously. The GMT-Master II, introduced in the 1980s, refined the concept by allowing the local hour hand to be set independently of the GMT hand — a meaningful functional advance. The 126719BLRO arrived in 2019 as part of a broader generational update to the GMT-Master II family, introducing the in-house Calibre 3285 and bringing the white gold Pepsi configuration to market for the first time. Its combination of precious metal construction and a historically resonant bezel colour scheme quickly made it one of the most discussed references in the modern GMT-Master II catalogue.
Notable points
- The 40 mm case is crafted in 18k white gold, placing the 126719BLRO at the top of the GMT-Master II material hierarchy.
- The bidirectional rotatable bezel features Rolex's two-colour Cerachrom insert in red and blue ceramic — the colourway collectors have long called the 'Pepsi'.
- Power comes from the in-house Calibre 3285, which offers a approximately 70-hour power reserve, a Chronergy escapement, and Rolex's Parachrom hairspring.
- Dial options span meteorite, blue, and black, giving collectors meaningfully different aesthetic expressions within a single reference.
- The independently adjustable local hour hand — the defining feature of the GMT-Master II — allows the wearer to track a third time zone when combined with the bezel.
