The Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi” Ref. 126710BLRO is one of the most instantly recognizable and sought-after modern sports watches, a contemporary tribute to the original 1955 GMT-Master created for Pan American Airways crews that pairs the iconic red-and-blue “Pepsi” colorway with a black dial and the supple five-link Jubilee bracelet. This 40mm Oystersteel timepiece features a bidirectional rotatable bezel with a two-color Cerachrom ceramic insert, where the red half corresponds to daytime hours and the blue to nighttime on a 24-hour scale, allowing effortless day/night reading at a glance for a second time zone. The glossy black dial is equipped with a dedicated arrow-tipped 24-hour hand and Rolex’s Chromalight display, whose broad triangular, circular, and rectangular markers emit a long-lasting blue glow for exceptional legibility in any condition. The traveler’s local time is set via the independently adjustable “jumping hour” hand, which moves forward or backward in one-hour increments without affecting the minute or seconds hands, ensuring precise timekeeping across time zones. At its heart beats the in-house Caliber 3285, a Superlative Chronometer-certified movement with the patented Chronergy escapement for improved efficiency and a paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring, delivering a 70-hour power reserve and accuracy of -2/+2 seconds per day. The Jubilee bracelet, originally created for the Datejust in 1945, provides exceptional comfort and a refined drape, secured by the Oysterlock folding safety clasp with the Easylink 5mm comfort extension link. Water-resistant to 100 meters and protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, this reference was introduced in 2018 and discontinued in 2026, making it a highly collectible modern icon. Key specifications: 40mm Oystersteel case; black dial with Chromalight display; red and blue Cerachrom ceramic bezel; Caliber 3285 automatic movement; 70-hour power reserve; 31 jewels; Jubilee bracelet with Oysterlock clasp and Easylink; 100m water resistance; sapphire crystal.
