The Rolex GMT-Master II reference 126710BLRO-0001, famously nicknamed the Pepsi, is a premier 40mm luxury travel watch crafted from Oystersteel. It features a bidirectional rotatable bezel with a 24-hour graduated two-color Cerachrom insert in red and blue ceramic, designed to distinguish between day and night hours for a second time zone. The watch is characterized by its black dial with highly legible Chromalight luminescence and is uniquely paired with a five-piece link Jubilee bracelet, which includes an Oysterlock safety clasp and the Easylink comfort extension system.
Technically, the timepiece is powered by the in-house caliber 3285, a self-winding mechanical movement that offers a substantial 70-hour power reserve. It functions as a superlative chronometer with a precision of -2/+2 seconds per day. The watch’s primary complications include an independently adjustable hour hand that allows for quick local time setting without affecting the 24-hour GMT hand or the precision of the minutes and seconds. Additionally, the Oyster case utilizes a Triplock triple waterproofness system to ensure a depth rating of 100 meters.
General reviews of the 126710BLRO frequently praise the Jubilee bracelet for its exceptional comfort and refined aesthetic, often noting that it balances the watch’s heritage with a more modern, dressy appeal. Owners and critics alike highlight the reliability of the 3285 movement and the iconic status of the red and blue bezel, though some note that the ceramic colors can shift in appearance depending on lighting conditions. While widely regarded as a grail watch with high market demand and value retention, minor criticisms sometimes mention the lack of a Glidelock fine-adjustment system on the clasp compared to other Rolex professional models.